In a strong appeal to global leaders, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the need for immediate investment in digital skills and the dismantling of patriarchal structures that perpetuate gender inequality and bias in technology. This call to action was made on Saturday, May 17, as the world observed the World Telecommunication and […]
The United Kingdom is set to unveil a new visa scheme aimed at attracting high-net-worth individuals who are willing to invest in strategic sectors of the British economy. The scheme, which is still in its early stages of development, is part of a broader economic strategy to revitalize foreign direct investment and strengthen the […]
A dramatic video has emerged showing a courageous individual rescuing a baby from a burning building in Lagos. The footage, which has gone viral, captures the moment the hero hangs from a balcony of the engulfed building with the infant in one hand, risking his own life to save the child. The […]
Aliko Dangote, one of Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs, has shared the story of how he built his business empire from scratch. In an exclusive interview, Dangote revealed that his journey to wealth began with a $3,000 loan from his uncle in 1977. At just 20 years old, Dangote used the loan to start […]
A daring and brazen escape has taken place at a New Orleans jail, leaving authorities scrambling to recapture 10 inmates who broke free in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident has raised serious concerns about security breaches and possible internal assistance, prompting a thorough investigation into the matter. According to the […]
The outgoing Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Dr. Adedamola Dada, has revealed that the hospital has been incurring a significant expense of N20 million monthly for electricity, despite receiving only three hours of daily public power supply. This has led to the consumption of 80,000 litres of diesel per month to […]
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has signed two new Executive Orders aimed at tackling environmental degradation and improving public sanitation across the state. The newly signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 prohibits the unlawful felling of trees, while Executive Order No. 2 of 2024 mandates strict enforcement of sanitation regulations in both […]
The Federal Government has denied reports that it plans to reintegrate Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholars into Nigerian universities following the cancellation of the BEA Programme. In a statement on Saturday, the Federal Ministry of Education, through its Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, insisted that there are no such plans in place. […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-West zone has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made during the APC North-West Zone Stakeholders Meeting, held in Kaduna on Saturday. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abas, moved the motion for […]
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has stressed the importance of prudent use of tax revenue to encourage voluntary compliance among taxpayers and reduce the cost of tax collection in the country. The 16th President and Chairman of the Council of CITN, Mr. Samuel Agbeluyi, made this statement during the investiture of […]
