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Emmanuel Macron, Belgium vs Japan and Power Season 5, Trend on Google Search Nigeria

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Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, French president’s visit to Nigeria early this week trended most on Google search Nigeria over the last seven days.

 

Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications & Public Affairs Manager, West Africa, made this known on Thursday in Lagos.

 

Kola-Ogunlade, said the French leader held a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday and then headed to Lagos, the economic capital of the country for a social outing with the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

 

He noted that Macron visited the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja and celebrated African culture with popular Nigerian musicians such as Asa, Banky W and more.

 

He said “Excited Nigerians raced to Google search to read more about Macron’s visit”.

 

Kola-Ogunlade also noted that the release of trailer for season 5, episode 2 of the hit series Power trended this week on Google search item.

 

He said, “The action series is a massive hit and is the second most watched show on US cable after Game of Thrones.

 

He added that Starz, the network behind the show, has announced the renewal of the show for season 6, making ‘Power season 5’ a top trending term.

 

 The Google Communications Manager also said that the highly charged match between Belgium and Japan attracted many research results as football fans raced to Google to keep up with previews, highlights and fixtures from the 2018 World Cup matches.

 

He said “as the 2018 FIFA World Cup reached the knockout stages, Belgium took on Japan.

 

“In the end, the highly-fancied European team came from behind to beat their Asian counterparts 3-2.

 

“Football fans raced to Google to keep up with previews, highlights and fixtures from the 2018 World Cup matches,” he added.

 

Kola-Ogunlade added that the defeat of Spain by Russia on penalty kicks on Sunday saw Nigerian football fans searched Google for results, recap and fixtures of the final matches, making it one of the most trended search items during the last seven days.


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Glo Unveils Immersive Gaming Experience, Travel Saga

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With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.

Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.

The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.

Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.

In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.

Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.

With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.


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SHELT Named in Prestigious 2025 MSSP 250 List for Cybersecurity Excellence

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SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.

SHELT Named in Prestigious 2025 MSSP 250 List for Cybersecurity Excellence

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The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.

SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.

“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”

The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.


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Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President

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Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.

Meta names ex-Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president

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The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.

A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.

The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions


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