The Federal Government to train Nigerians in data protection
The Federal Government will train and certify 1,000 Nigerians and 10,000 public servants in data protection next month to enhance the nation’s capacity in data management and privacy. Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who told this to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, noted that while this training typically costs around […]
Gowon’s life to be depicted in stage play
A Stage play, titled: “GOWON”, which depicts the life of retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigeria’s military head of state, is to be staged in Lagos, from Aug. 24 to August 25. A statement yesterday by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, producers of the play, written by Prof. Ahmed Yerima, who would also direct the […]
FG warns hotels in Nigeria not to harbour underage girls
The Federal Government has warned hoteliers across the country not to harbour teenagers and underage girls in their facilities or risk being sanctioned. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, read the riot acts on Saturday at the ‘Unlock Training and Grants’ ceremony, which saw 200 young entrepreneurs receive N100m. The Minister who said hoteliers […]
Super Eagles drop from third to fourth in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles dropped from third to fourth in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers without kicking a ball after Benin Republic’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in their third game of the group on Thursday. Led by former Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr, Benin leapfrogged Nigeria and South Africa and moved to second […]
Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open before his quarter-final with a knee injury. Serbia’s Djokovic had a scan for the injury today which revealed a “torn medial meniscus” in his right knee, having blamed the “slippery” Roland Garros clay courts for aggravating the problem during his fourth-round victory on Monday. The […]
NDIC begins verification of customers of Heritage Bank for repayment of deposits
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said that it has started the liquidation process of Heritage Bank Plc following the revocation of its banking license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Its Director of Communication & Public Affairs, Bashir Nuhu, in a statement yesterday noted that the corporation is currently verifying to pay […]
Organized Labour insist on Planned Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the National Assembly and representatives of the Federal Government on Sunday evening, met with the leadership of the organised labour to avert the planned nationwide strike scheduled for today Monday, June 3. At the meeting, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who said the demands of labour are justifiable, however, appealed to Organised Labour […]
Olympiacos beat Fiorentina to win UEFA Conference League
Morocco striker, Ayoub El Kaabi, was the hero, as his late extra-time goal helped Olympiacos beat Fiorentina 1-0 in the final of the Europa Conference League in Athens last night. The win also ensures Olympiacos become the first-ever Greek club to win a European trophy. It is another heartbreak for Fiorentina who also conceded a […]
Ukraine and Belgium sign security pact
Ukraine and Belgium signed a bilateral security and long-term support agreement on Tuesday which includes the delivery of 30 F-16 fighter jets and at least 977 million euros ($1.06 billion) worth of Belgian military aid. The deal was struck in Brussels during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Belgium. The F-16 jets will be delivered […]
NEMA – Floods in Lagos can be mitigated
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Lagos Territorial Office, has said floods in Lagos can be mitigated if all stakeholders play their part accordingly. At a high-powered emergency responders stakeholders meeting, held in Alausa, to find a way forward in preparation for unforeseen emergencies, Head of Operation at NEMA Lagos Territorial Office, Mrs Ibitayo Adenike, […]
