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YZi Labs has made its first move into AI software, leading an $11 million seed round in VideoTutor, an AI-powered education platform founded by 20-year-old Silicon Valley entrepreneur Kai Zhao. Key Takeaways: YZi Labs led an $11 million seed round in VideoTutor, marking its first AI software investment. VideoTutor, founded by 20-year-old Kai Zhao, transforms any question into a personalized, animated lesson. The funding will boost R&D and global expansion, as VideoTutor scales its AI-driven education engine. The round included participation from JinQiu Fund (affiliated with ByteDance), Baidu Ventures, Amino Capital, and BridgeOne Capital.The investment marks YZi Labs’ first AI…

Dirisu Yakubu The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, to ensure that cassava farmers have easy access to short-term loans as part of efforts to strengthen food security and expand the agricultural value chain. The lawmakers also urged President Bola Tinubu to reconstitute the defunct Presidential Committee on the Cassava Initiative to enhance the welfare of cassava farmers and reposition the subsector for export competitiveness. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Canice Nwachukwu (APC, Imo) during Wednesday’s plenary session. Nwachukwu noted that cassava cultivation had become one…

Photo Credit: Ciara/instagram If anyone knows how to throw a birthday bash, it’s Ciara. The singer just turned 40, the big 40, and she did it in the only way she knows how: with music, love, and killer looks. Her big night went down in New York City, where she joined DJ Cassidy behind the decks and danced the night away with friends and family. Ciara wore a daring camouflage catsuit with a matching padded coat and chunky black sunglasses, because even birthday girls need a bit of mystery. Earlier that day, she shared her pre-party outfit on Instagram, a floor-length…

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles are fully focused and motivated ahead of next month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier, the Super Eagles faced a difficult road to revive their 2026 World Cup hopes, but an unbeaten run and two crucial victories helped Nigeria secure a place in the play-offs, where they will now battle Gabon. The three-time African champions will face Gabon in a semi-final tie in Rabat, Morocco, as they look to secure a route to the inter-continental play-off and eventually book a ticket…

Turkish football great Hasan Şaş has called on Galatasaray to make a bold move for Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. Şaş is convinced that the Super Eagles star could make a greater impact in Istanbul than former Manchester City winger Leroy Sané. Şaş, who famously helped Turkey to a historic bronze medal at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, believes Lookman’s dynamic style and productivity would perfectly complement Galatasaray’s attacking setup. Nigeria and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: IMAGO “Lookman transfer. This player would change a lot of things. He would create a bigger impact than…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths Council, Taraba State chapter, has rejected the reported defection of Governor Agbu Kefas to the ruling party, describing the move as “unacceptable” and inconsistent with APC’s core values.In a statement issued on Thursday in Jalingo, the state capital, the council said youth leaders from across the state convened and unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on Governor Kefas, asserting that his political ideology and leadership style do not align with the progressive principles of the APC. “We, the youths of APC in Taraba State, unanimously reject the defection of Governor Agbu Kefas into…

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved to dispel reports suggesting that Senator Nenadi Usman and Hon. Bashir Saidu have assumed leadership of the party in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party reaffirmed Elder Patrick Ambut as the duly recognised state chairman, describing circulating claims to the contrary as “false, misleading, and mischievous.” While acknowledging that Senator Usman and Hon. Saidu currently lead a broader coalition of opposition forces in Kaduna, the ADC stressed that their appointments by the coalition do not translate into leadership positions within the party itself. According…

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during a swift operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. In a statement released by the Army Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue operation took place on October 29, 2025, following a distress call reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his residence. “Acting promptly on the information, troops deployed in Lau launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled…

The cryptocurrency sector is well-known for being prone to hacks, yet the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased the potential for fraud and crypto scams.What once were considered relatively unsophisticated crypto scams are now becoming far more convincing, scalable, and dangerous due to the rise of generative AI (genAI), deepfakes, voice-cloning, and automated bots. Stay safe from this common crypto scam: Fake Telegram accounts and botsThis scam involves creating fake Telegram groups for influencers, projects, and companies.Once you join, you'll be prompted to "verify" by clicking a link. When you click, malware is installed on your… pic.twitter.com/VQa8snPz18— Phantom (@phantom)…

Lara Adejoro Many Lagos residents seeking to enrol in the National Health Insurance Authority scheme have been left stranded for weeks, following persistent system failures that have halted new registrations in Lagos. Prospective enrollees told our correspondent they have repeatedly been turned back at the NHIA office in Lagos as officials cite a server problem that makes it impossible to process their data. Our correspondent gathered that hundreds of residents who arrived at the NHIA Lagos office in Yaba spent long hours in queues over the past month, only to be told that their National Identification Numbers could not be…