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Lagos claims the crown as world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem

Move over, Silicon Valley—Lagos is making history! In a groundbreaking report by Nairametrics, Nigeria’s economic powerhouse has been officially recognised as the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for 2025. What’s fueling this meteoric rise? The city’s relentless innovation, a thriving startup scene, and—most notably—five unicorn companies that have shattered expectations, each boasting a valuation Read More…

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Elon Musk’s AI supercomputer sparks environmental concerns in US neighbourhood

A major environmental controversy has erupted in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, as Colossus, the world’s largest AI training supercomputer developed by Elon Musk’s company, xAI, faces backlash over its impact on local communities. While the facility is positioned as a technological breakthrough, residents of Boxtown, a historically Black and economically disadvantaged neighborhood, argue that Musk’s project Read More…

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10 Signs That You Are Bitter

Many people go through situations that test you in all ramifications. Life always happens to people. Sometimes it’s even your good intentions that blow up in your face. By and large, mistakes are made, responsibilities are taken, experiences and mindsets are formed, and lessons are learned.  The downside is, if not checked, trauma can easily Read More…

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Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV: A New Era for the Catholic Church

By Lagos Metropolitan News Staff In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American to ascend to the papacy. His selection has drawn global attention, not only for its significance but also for the message he conveyed in his inaugural address at Read More…