Tech & Tools Desk - Page 3 of 37

Tech & Tools Desk7 March 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday appointed a new ambassador to the United States amid diplomatic tensions linked to the administration of Donald Trump, particularly over the conflict involving Iran and strict migration policies. The Vatican announced that Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, who previously served as the Holy See’s envoy to the United Nations in New […]

Tech & Tools Desk6 March 2026

A fresh barrage of Iranian missiles triggered multiple explosions across Tel Aviv on Friday, as firefighters battled a fire at a residential building near Israel’s commercial centre. The developments followed Israel’s expansion of its campaign against Hezbollah, with the Israeli government pledging retaliation against the Tehran-backed group after it joined the conflict in the wake […]

Tech & Tools Desk5 March 2026

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the U.S. Embassy Abuja for routine services, citing concerns about possible protests in the nation’s capital. In a notice posted on its official account on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the mission said the embassy would remain closed for routine business until Monday, […]

Tech & Tools Desk4 March 2026

At least eight people have been killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine, including in a strike on a civilian passenger train, Ukrainian officials said on Monday. Russia has continued targeting Ukrainian cities and critical energy facilities, even as the United States presses Kyiv to consider a potential peace agreement with Moscow. In the eastern city […]

Tech & Tools Desk3 March 2026

Loud explosions shook Tehran on Tuesday as Iran targeted industrial and diplomatic sites across the Middle East, vowing to unleash “the gates of hell” on the United States and Israel amid intensifying hostilities. The conflict erupted following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, reportedly killing Iran’s supreme leader. Fighting has continued […]

Tech & Tools Desk2 March 2026

The Federal Government has approved N4 billion each for 12 selected universities of engineering and technology to rehabilitate workshops and acquire modern equipment aimed at strengthening practical training. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Monday during the inauguration of the Implementation Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Special High-Impact Intervention […]

Tech & Tools Desk2 March 2026

An Iranian drone struck the runway of a UK military base in Cyprus early Monday, as tensions linked to the widening U.S.–Israeli confrontation with Iran continued to spread across the region. The incident prompted the European Union to reaffirm its support for member states. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said the incident occurred shortly after midnight, […]

Tech & Tools Desk1 March 2026

Hypo Bleach has cautioned Nigerians against consuming bleach for social media trends, following a viral controversy involving content creators King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Marketing Manager, Adebayo Adeyemo, the company emphasized that its product is strictly meant for cleaning and must never be ingested under any circumstance. According […]

Tech & Tools Desk28 February 2026

The death toll from Lassa fever in Benue State has increased to 10, as health authorities raise concerns over the scale of the outbreak. The State Epidemiologist, Msuega Asema, disclosed the update on Friday during a visit by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Paul Ejeh-Ogwuche, to isolation centres at Benue State University Teaching […]

Tech & Tools Desk27 February 2026

A former official of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison in the United States after being found guilty of receiving a $2.1 million bribe from a Swiss oil firm while serving at Nigeria’s state-owned oil company. Okoronkwo, 58, also known as “Pollie,” was ordered […]

Author: Tech & Tools Desk

Pope Names New Ambassador to the United States

Iranian missile strike causes explosions over Tel Aviv.

The US shuts its Abuja embassy and reschedules appointments amid concerns over possible protests.

Russian missile attacks struck a passenger train in Ukraine, leaving eight people dead

US-Israel-Iran War: Fresh Blasts in Tehran as Tensions Escalate Across Middle East

Federal Government of Nigeria Approves N4bn Each for 12 Universities to Upgrade Engineering Facilities

Iranian Drone Hits Runway at UK Military Base in Cyprus

Hypo Bleach Warns Nigerians: Product Not for Consumption Amid Viral Trend

Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 10 in Benue State

US court sentences former NNPC official to 87 months in prison for bribery

Beyond the Paycheck: How to Build a Digital Platform That Outlasts Your Next Job Title

ZUKKA 26-Inch Folding Tires: The Ultimate All-Rounder for MTB and City Commuting

Best Travel Tech and Creative Reset Essentials for Busy Professionals in 2026

TVET Harmonisation: What the Nigeria-Uganda Skills Pact Means for Africa’s Global Labour Competitiveness

Literacy and Belonging: What It Means for Canadian Educators and School Leaders

Surveillance in Special Education: The Growing Debate Over Classroom Cameras