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By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc Mr Oliver Alawuba, has called on internal auditors across the banking industry to embrace artificial intelligence, AI, as the sector navigates a rapidly changing digital landscape. Alawuba made the call at the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria, ACAEBIN’s 64th Quarterly General Meeting, QGMs, held in Lagos with the theme, “Internal Audit Function in the AI Era”. Speaking in a keynote, Alawuba who was represented by Executive Director, Finance & Risk Management, Ugo Nwaghodoh, said AI is already transforming banking operations,…

RSM UK’s tech senior analyst James Bull noted that the four largest US tech firms are expected to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on data centres and AI equipment in 2026.”That level of demand for memory chips has created a shortage the supply chain cannot keep pace with,” he said.With big tech and AI firms buying memory at scale, and able to pay a premium for longer contracts, manufacturers were also being incentivised to prioritise their orders over consumer electronics, Bull added.”Essentially, the MacBook on consumers’ desks is now competing for the same Dram as the data centres powering…

United States President Donald Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to serve as the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), one of the primary agencies charged with carrying out his mass deportation campaign.On Saturday, Trump revealed Lance Schroyer as his pick, praising his 29 years of law enforcement experience, as well as his service as a US Marine.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Just like ME and our Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, he LOVES the men and women of ICE,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.“Importantly, Lance Schroyer has what it takes to…

Some physical theories take a long time to die, even when evidence piles up against them. Consider the geocentric cosmology that placed the Earth at the center of the universe, or phlogiston, once believed to be a supposed fire-like substance contained within combustible bodies. Another example concerns Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), and their luminous quasar cousins, which emit huge amounts of visible and ultraviolet (UV) light from a tiny spot in the centers of many galaxies—a feature known as the “Big Blue Bump.” This phenomenon is widely agreed to be caused by the gravitational accretion of surrounding matter onto a…

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland’s head coach, with the decision announced within minutes of confirmation the country had been eliminated from the World Cup. Clarke, who had been in post since 2019, signed a four-year contract extension shortly before the tournament.Ian Maxwell, the Scottish Football Association chief executive, said: “We thank Steve for his record-breaking contribution and know that when the disappointment of World Cup elimination subsides, the Scotland supporters will be thankful for the memories of marching with pride at major tournaments once again.”Scotland gained three points at the World Cup, courtesy of a 1-0 win over Haiti.…

By Ayo Onikoyi Rising Nigerian music talent, Yung Bos, is enjoying a remarkable wave of attention following the release of his second studio album, Fast & Furious, as the 12-track project continues to gain traction across radio stations, streaming platforms and nightlife spaces. The album, which blends Afrobeats, Afropop and R&B influences, has further positioned the Jamika Entertainment artiste as one of the emerging voices to watch in Nigeria’s fast-growing music scene, with several tracks from the project gaining strong reception among fans, DJs and music lovers. At just 16, Yung Bos announced his arrival with his 2022 debut album,…

I met Rohan in 1998 in Lismore, New South Wales, where we were both going to university. Before that, I’d noticed him around town in his sarong and peacock feather earrings. He was distinctive and slightly dandyish, sometimes wearing dresses on campus. I had another partner at the time but our mutual friend introduced us, and Rohan and I became housemates.We bonded living together and hosting dinner parties, where we’d talk about life and politics well into the night. I was intrigued by his friends. One time Rohan invited a member of the Black Panthers to come and stay at…

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for “privacy and space” following the loss of his unborn son, which was announced by his partner Noa van der Bij. Van der Bij posted a picture on Instagram of the pair holding hands over a blanket and knitted hat. “With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy,” she wrote. “Thank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son.” She also posted a photo of a candle and cross, with the message: “We went to church to light a candle.…

For a second day in a row, the United States has launched strikes on Iran, once again citing an attack against a commercial vessel as a motivation.Saturday’s renewed attacks are the latest indication that a Middle East ceasefire, established as part of a June 17 memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, might be at breaking point.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIn a statement, US Central Command (CENTCOM), which directs military action in the Middle East, explained that the latest attacks came “at the Commander in Chief’s direction”.“CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued…

Looking for help with today’s Easy, Medium and Hard NYT Pips puzzles? Whether you’re after a nudge in the right direction or just want to compare notes, below you’ll find everything you need to solve each of today’s Pips plus a full walkthrough for today’s Hard Pips. Another Sunday, another Pips puzzle to solve. I’m still on my vacation to the great northern wilds of Canada. The legendary city of Vancouver, BC. It’s really quite lovely, though I worry about home, which is dry and windy with nearby wildfires raging. If I had a magic wand — and a magic…