US to Withdraw from Paris Agreement in 2026
The United States has officially notified the Secretary-General of its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, effective January 27, 2026. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said this at a news briefing yesterday in New York During the first Trump administration the U.S. withdrew from the Agreement effective November 4 2020, before his successor took the country […]
Nigeria Customs Sets 30-Day Clearance Deadline for Imports
Imported goods and products at the nation’s ports would henceforth be cleared under 30-days, in a bid to streamline operations and reduce port congestion. The 30-day clearance period was announced in a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, who noted that an additional provision of a 30-day […]
FG Generates ₦2.4B from Marriage Registry in 2024
The Federal Government made about N2.4 billion from Nigerians who used its marriage registry in 2024. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who revealed this, said over ₦6 billion was generated in 2024 from expatriate quota fees, marriages, citizenship applications, and places of worship, more than 50% increase compared to 2023. He also highlighted innovations in […]
Prince Harry Calls for 2025 WellChild Award Nominations
Prince Harry is rallying support for the 2025 WellChild Awards, an event that honors the bravery and achievements of seriously ill children and their caregivers across the U.K. In a video message shared on January 28, the Duke of Sussex urged people to submit nominations for the annual awards, which celebrate extraordinary resilience and compassion. […]
Snoop Dogg Claps Back at Inauguration Ball Backlash
Snoop Dogg has addressed “all the hate” he received for performing during President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Ball. On Sunday, the rapper, 53, shared a video on Instagram where he addressed the criticism he received after his appearance. “For all the hate, I’m going to answer with love,” said Snoop in the video as he sat in his car and took a […]
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 […]
African Nations to Connect 300 Million People to Power by 2030
Several African nations converged for an energy summit in Tanzania and committed to open up their electricity sectors to attract investors and light up homes of 300 million people in the next six years. Launched by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, the plan dubbed “Mission 300” aims to unlock at least $90 […]
Nigeria to Launch Centralized Education Databank
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 25-member committee for the Nigerian Education Data Initiative, to build a robust educational databank for the country before the end of the third quarter of this year. Inaugurating the committee, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the databank which would be centralised and harmonised would consolidate all critical […]
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 […]
