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The Federal Government has decided to maintain 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This decision puts an end to the ongoing debate about lowering the entry age for universities and other higher institutions. The policy will continue to guide admissions across the country. Many parents and stakeholders have […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a fresh safety alert to all motorists across Nigeria. The corps is urging drivers to adopt defensive driving techniques to reduce the risk of accidents on the roads. This warning comes as road crashes continue to claim lives and cause injuries in different parts of the country. […]
As conflict in the Middle East drives up global fuel prices and creates shortages, Ethiopia is turning to electric vehicles to secure its energy future. By prioritising electric vehicles (EVs) over traditional cars, the country is now leading Africa’s transition to cleaner, more affordable transportation. In 2024, the East African nation took […]
South African gold miner, Pan African Resources has launched an R80 billion (about $4.3 billion) acquisition bid in Australia, marking a major step in its strategy to expand its global mining footprint and consolidate control over key gold assets in the region. For over five years, Pan African Resources has partnered with […]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has faulted the recent agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Chinese firms to revamp and expand the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, describing it as another opaque arrangement amid unresolved questions over past refinery spending. In a statement issued on Sunday, NECA Director-General […]
Billionaire Issad Rebrab’s Cevital has unveiled a $600 million investment aimed at reviving large-scale sugar beet production in Algeria as the country seeks to cut its heavy dependence on imported sugar. The project will combine industrial-scale farming with a new sugar processing and refining complex in the Saharan wilaya of Ghardaïa, and is […]
