New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work Remotely on Visitor Visas
Tourists in New Zealand can now work remotely while visiting the country, following the relaxation of visa requirements by the country to boost its tourism sector. Under the new rules which applies to all visitor visas, visitors can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to […]
FG Announces Recruitment into Civil Service
Federal Civil Service Commission says it has commenced recruitment into various positions nationwide, as published on its website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and national newspapers. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, its Head of Press, Taiwo Hassan, said interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s official recruitment portal. However, checks by our […]
Legendary Singer Diana Ross Arrives in Nigeria for Thisday Awards
Renowned American singer Diana Ross has landed in Lagos, Nigeria, ahead of the prestigious Thisday Awards set for Monday. She was warmly welcomed by fans at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport before departing in an entourage from the VIP lounge. The awards ceremony will honour key figures, including President Bola Tinubu, named Man of the […]
AFCON 2025 Draw Holds Today in Morocco
The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, today Monday, 27 January. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle and Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor, alongside the Chairman of NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa will attend the ceremony. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, in a statement yesterday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to malaria elimination, adding that the government aims to strengthen strategies that will accelerate progress towards a […]
Gabon Sets April 2025 for Presidential Elections
Gabon’s council of ministers says presidential elections would be held on April 12, 2025, marking an end to the military rule that began with a coup on August 30, 2023. Minutes of a ministerial cabinet meeting confirmed the date. Gabon’s interim President Brice Oligui Nguema seized power in a coup, the eight in West and central Africa […]
Lagos, Canada to Strengthen Trade Ties in Tech
Lagos State and the Canadian Government, seek deeper trade relationships between both countries especially in areas of innovation, science and technology. While receiving Canada’s new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Roja-Arbulu, at the State House in Marina, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asked the Canadian High Commissioner to take advantage of the numerous business opportunities […]
Lagos Pilgrims to Israel, Jordan Set for Feb 7, 2025
Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board says the 2024 second batch intending pilgrims are set to be airlifted to the Holy Lands of Israel and Jordan on February 7, 2025. This announcement was made by the Board Secretary, Florence Gbafe, during the medical and administrative screening exercise for the intending pilgrims. Gbafe, who said 150 intending […]
INEC Sets Anambra and FCT Elections for Nov 8
Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct the Anambra State Governorship election on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and the FCT area council elections on February 21, 2026. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja. On bye-elections, Professor Yakubu raised concerns over the increasing frequency and financial burden, […]
2025 AFCON Final Draw Set for January 27
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in2025 Africa Cup of Nations , January 27, where the 24 competing teams will learn their opponents. Six groups will be formed, with each containing four countries, and the top two teams in each group, along with the four best third-placed sides, […]
