NUPRC sets to relocates units to Lagos
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is set to relocate some of its units to Lagos. Contained in a memo signed by Dr. Kelechi Ofoegbu for the commission and dated Wednesday, Feb. 14, the commission said the decision was to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and make adequate use of its Lagos assets. […]
FG suspends the posting of NYSC corps members to states considered unsafe due to security challenges
The Federal Government has suspended the posting of National Youth Service Corps members to states considered unsafe due to the security challenges in the country. The Minister of Youths Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, who revealed this on Sunday while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, also aid the NYSC is working with security outlets to ensure corps […]
Workers in the construction industry should begin a 3-day warning strike today
The workers, under the aegis of the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) as well as the Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA), had last Friday directed their members to begin the warning strike today, despite the appeal by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka […]
Namibia gets new President Mbumba hours after predecessor dies
Namibia has a new president, named Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor, Hage Geingob. The 82 year old Geingob died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to […]
NCAA reads riot act to airlines over flight disruptions
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has read the riot act to domestic airline operators, expressing displeasure over the alarming reports of incessant delays, flight disruptions, and schedule changes without adequate notice to passengers. In a statement on Sunday, signed by its Acting Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo, it said errant airlines will be sanctioned […]
Senate summons CBN Gov on state of economy, Summons Security chiefs, for Stop to Kidnappings, Banditry
The Senate, through its committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru made this known while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, after a closed-door session, said the CBN Governor is […]
Tech CEOs face tough questions on Child Safety Online
Five CEOs from MAJOR TECH COMPANIES are testifying at a US Senate hearing about the protection of children from online sexual exploitation. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew voluntarily agreed to testify. However, leaders of Snap, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord initially refused to attend and were sent government-issued subpoenas. Lawmakers […]
The Omniverse Summit to Holds on February 27 – March 1, 2024
The Omniverse Summit will hold from February 27 – March 1, 2024 and involve 4 days of immersive new community experience focusing on the creative industries, technological innovation and build collaborations among change makers. Invite Your Friends To Get Their Free Tickets Here The Narrative Day will explore narratives about Africa and Africans that shape our […]
Elijah Adebayo Hat-trick Seals Comfortable Win Over Brighton
Striker Elijah Adebayo etched his name into Luton Town’s record books by becoming the first player in over three decades to score a top-flight hat-trick for the club .Adebayo’s goals helped Luton secure a resounding 4-0 victory against Brighton in the Premier League last night. He became the first Luton Town player to score a […]
Nigerian Senate Summons Security Chiefs Amid Escalating Insecurity
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the nation’s security chiefs to address the escalating insecurity plaguing the country. During Tuesday’s plenary, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, raised a motion on urgent national importance, highlighting the rising incidents of killings, kidnappings, banditry, and other criminal activities across Nigeria. Senator Bamidele specifically mentioned recent tragedies, including the […]
