Nigeria’s Federal Government launches new health initiatives. Officials aim to improve service delivery nationwide. This move addresses urgent health needs. The Launch Event Leaders gather in Abuja for the 2025 Joint Annual Review. The event runs from November 12 to 14. Nearly 1,000 participants attend, including government officials and partners. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate chairs…
China issues a strong travel advisory. Officials urge citizens to avoid Japan. This move highlights growing diplomatic strains. The Official Warning China’s embassy in Tokyo releases the alert on Friday. They advise nationals to skip trips to Japan for now. Additionally they cite safety concerns amid rising conflicts. Citizens receive this message through online posts….
Nigeria is bedeviled by rapid changes in technology. It is expected to be assertive in building human capital now. One powerful monarch champions this cause. The Monarch’s Urgent Appeal The Ooni of Ife has appealed to the government to invest in Engineering Technologists. This he said in Lagos during a recent conference. Apart from this,…
Boxing fans are abuzz with excitement as Anthony Joshua gears up to face Jake Paul in a surprise bout. The fight is billed for big money and drama. Fight Details Emerge Promoters announced the bout for next month. Netflix will stream the event live. Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, will face off in the ring…
Nollywood actor Olarenwaju Omiyinka, widely known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. Appeal Court Nullifies Conviction The actor was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years…
President Trump takes action against rising food prices. He targets tariffs on key imports. This decision aims to help American families. Background on Tariffs Tariffs increased during previous terms. They protected U.S. industries. However they raised costs for imported goods. Food prices climbed as a result. Consumers felt the pinch at grocery stores. Trump identified…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says Nigeria crude production could reach 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026. This is achievable through the reactivation of dormant and shut-in oil wells and improved operational efficiency. Project One Million Barrels Boosts Nigeria Crude Production Speaking at the 2025 Energy Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN)…
Legislative businesses at the Bauchi State House of Assembly have ground to a halt following a nationwide strike by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). PASAN Strike Targets Financial Autonomy The staff downed tools to demand financial independence for state legislatures. Adamu Yusuf, Chairman of PASAN in Bauchi, confirmed the industrial action on Friday….
Air Peace Ltd. has reported $15 million in losses after SmartLynx Airlines withdrew three leased aircraft, which the airline called illegal. The airline said the move disrupted domestic flights, causing delays and cancellations across its network. Lessor Breach Hits Airline Finances and Operations At a press conference in Lagos, Air Peace’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel…
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has welcomed the federal government’s suspension of the planned 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products. He described it as a strategic decision that shields consumers and also supports local production. Suspension Result of Behind-the-Scenes Dialogue Speaking to…
