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The federal government and the German Agency for International Development (GIZ) have  committed to forging stronger partnerships to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing, sustainable urban development and inclusive communities across Nigeria. This was the key outcome of the meeting of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Rabe Darma, with the GIZ team led by Dr. Karin Jansen, where the minister described GIZ as a long-standing and trusted development partner. “We need to partner with you to actualise our mandate… We believe that working closely with GIZ will strengthen our capacity to provide affordable housing, promote sustainable urban development…

In a feat of engineering that borders on magic, the best wireless earbuds can silence the noisy world around you at the tap of a finger. So, why would you buy open earbuds, which are specifically designed to let in environmental sounds?The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Frankly, I didn’t understand the appeal of them either until I started testing them, and now I use open earbuds even more than my noise-cancelling earbuds. For situations from hiking to running errands, these are the headphones you should be wearing.…

NewsFeedMore than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway’s national football team after their World Cup quarterfinal loss to England. Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon led the crowd in one final ‘Viking row’ celebration on the steps of the Royal Palace in Oslo.Published On 13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Researchers found a four-carbon sugar called erythrulose in a cloud of gas and dust at the centre of the Milky Way (image from Spitzer Space Telescope shown here).Credit: NASA, Caltech, Susan Stolovy (SSC, Caltech)Call it an extra-sweet discovery. A group of astronomers has detected a sugar molecule swirling inside a cloud of gas and dust near the centre of our galaxy. They are calling the molecule — a compound with four carbon atoms called erythrulose — the first true sugar spotted in ‘interstellar’ space. The findings, reported today in the journal Nature Astronomy1, could help clarify how life on Earth…

Nigeria’s sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi, fresh from a sensational Diamond League debut victory in Eugene, faces a significant challenge against the world’s fastest men at this Saturday’s London Diamond League. The 21-year-old arrives in the British capital in high spirits, buoyed by his performance at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon, where he equalled the Nigerian 100m record of 9.84 seconds to defeat both Jamaica’s Oblique Seville and American star Christian Coleman. This debut triumph has firmly established Ajayi as one of the world’s fastest sprinters this season and a key medal contender for Nigeria ahead of the Commonwealth Games in…

By Ayo Onikoyi Veteran Nigerian singer and guitarist GT Da Guitarman has said the formula for succeeding in the music industry has changed over the years, urging aspiring artistes to embrace new realities and leverage digital tools to build their careers. Speaking during an interview on Conversations with Kenni, GT Da Guitarman said today’s artistes require a different approach to achieve success compared to previous generations. “What is required to succeed as an artiste in 2026 is not the same thing required back in the day.A lot of artistes need to rewire their minds to understand that their phone now…

Knast wegen Instagram-StreichWeil ein französischer Student einen Trinkhalm aus so einem Getränkeautomaten ableckte und zurücksteckte, muss er vor Gericht. (Symbolbild)APEin Streich könnte für einen 19-jährigen französischen Studenten in Singapur gravierende Folgen haben. Weil er einen Trinkhalm ableckte und in einen Getränkeautomaten zurücksteckte, droht ihm nun eine Haftstrafe.Keystone-SDA13.07.2026, 16:00Darum geht’sEin 19-jähriger französischer Student in Singapur muss vor Gericht, nachdem er einen Trinkhalm abgeleckt, zurück in einen Getränkeautomaten gesteckt und das Video auf Instagram veröffentlicht hatte.Ihm werden Sachbeschädigung und Störung der öffentlichen Ordnung vorgeworfen.Dem Studenten drohen mehr als zwei Jahre Gefängnis, eine Geldstrafe oder beides.Zusammenfassung erstellt mitEine dreiste Internetaktion mit einem abgeleckten…

Oil prices climbed above $80 per barrel on Monday after renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. The latest escalation came as United States President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 20 per cent charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should be reimbursed for securing the strategic waterway. He also declared that the United States was “reinstating” a naval blockade on Iran, further raising fears over global crude oil supplies and energy markets. According…

South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator’s term until early 2027.Published On 13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has picked Darline Graham Nordone to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham in the United States Senate after President Donald Trump backed her for the role.The appointment on Monday ensures the seat is quickly filled to maintain the 53-senator Republican majority in the 100-member chamber. Nordone will serve the rest of Graham’s term, until January 3.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe interim senator, who leads the South Carolina…

Kayode Tokede   For closing at 96.80 per cent Year-till-Date (YtD) growth as of July 10, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX)  Oil & Gas has outshined other indices to emerge as the best index on the bourse.  The  NGX Oil & Gas index nearly doubled the overall NGX major index, All Share Index, which closed the period under review at 56.67per cent YtD. The report by NGX revealed that NGX Industrial Goods Index came close at 88.73per cent  YtD growth,  followed by  NGX Banking Index that closed July 10, 2026 at 41.78per cent.  NGX Insurance Index at  -4.74per cent YtD is…