Flying Eagles Reach U-20 AFCON Semis, Qualify for World Cup
Flying Eagles are through to the semi-final of the U-20 AFCON, after beating Senegal 3-1 on penalties yesterday. Ebenezer Harcourt was the hero for the Flying Eagles, as he saved two penalty kicks to help the coach Aliyu Zubairu-led side triumph 3-1 on aggregate after full time and extra-time ended 0-0. The victory also got […]
U.S., China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Reduction in Trade War Pause
In a major breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, as they de-escalate their trade war. Starting tomorrow Wednesday, both countries will reduce tariffs by 115%, meaning U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on American goods will fall […]
Tinubu Launches Disaster Relief Fund Committee Led by Elumelu
President Bola Tinubu will today inaugurate the National Disaster Relief Fund Committee, to be chaired by Tony Elumelu. The Fund Committee, which includes Director General of National Emergency Management Agency, Ministers of Health, Budget, Aviation, Water Resources and Environment, will be mandated to establish a nationwide framework for disaster response and climate resilience in Nigeria. […]
FEC Approves Medipool to Lower Cost of Pharmaceutical Products
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce escalating costs of pharmaceutical products and drugs in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Medipool, a group purchasing organisation, as supplier of essential healthcare products across Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who announced this after FEC […]
Amorim Hints at Exit If Man Utd Form Doesn’t Improve
Ruben Amorim has conceded he should step aside as manager if Manchester United take their poor league form from the end of this season into the next campaign. United’s poor finish hit another low at Old Trafford as they lost 2-0 to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of their previous […]
WHO Warns of Nurse Exodus Threat in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential healthcare crisis in Africa. With the region’s nurse-to-population ratio is already one of the lowest globally, 42% of nurses on the continent plan to emigrate, worsening the existing shortage. To address this, the WHO recommends expanding nursing education, improving working conditions, and introducing advanced […]
Nigeria Ends Cabotage Waivers to Boost Local Shipping
The Nigerian government has announced plans to end the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003 to boost local shipping firms and create jobs for Nigerian maritime professionals. The Coastal and Inland Shipping Act, also known as the Cabotage Act, restricts domestic coastal shipping to Nigerian-owned, Nigerian-crewed, and Nigerian-built or-flagged vessels. […]
NIMC Raises NIN Data Correction Fees
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released a set of new prices for all its services relating to data modification on the National Identification Number (NIN) database and others. According to the new price list, correction of date of birth (DOB) on the NIN database now costs N28,574; a 75% increase compared to the […]
Nigeria Loses Over N1.3B to Tomato Ebola Outbreak
Nigeria has so far lost more than N1.3 billion to the outbreak of Tuta absoluta, commonly known as “Tomato Ebola” in three states. Disclosing this at a capacity-building workshop for financial institutions yesterday in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said the outbreak had consequently led to the surge of a […]
PSG Seal Champions League Final Spot
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final last night. The win ensured the French side advanced 3–1 on aggregate. PSG will now face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 in Munich, marking their second-ever Champions League final […]
