A bill seeking to mandate domestic processing of at least 30 percent of raw materials before exportation has passed its second reading in the Senate.
The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this at the inauguration and induction of members of the SERVICOM unit and committee in Abuja. His projection comes one week after data obtained from NELFUND showed that it has disbursed over N104bn to 613,734 students from Nigerian tertiary institutions since commencement. The disbursed funds encompass institutional […]
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has said that all gates and barriers installed within Lagos metropolis without prior authorisation were illegal and would be removed. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement in Lagos. Osiyemi said that any unauthorised gate or barrier should be dismantled within seven days of the […]
South Korean authorities have banned more top officials from leaving the country, in the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s bungled attempt to impose martial law. Reports said a day after Yoon himself was hit with a travel ban, his party was forging a “resignation roadmap” that reportedly could see him step down in February […]
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidad Azteca in Mexico. In an Instagram post, the actress expressed her pride and gratitude to those who supported her throughout her academic journey. According to Regina, the achievement unlocked, is a testament to countless hours of hard work, determination, resilience and God’s love. […]
Reports has it that the incident took place during the formal inauguration of the tribunal in Benin City. Seven political parties are challenging the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the September 21 governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. In a viral […]
The three Sahel countries had announced in January they were leaving the Economic Community of West African States, which they accused of being subservient to former colonial ruler France and failing to support them in their fight against jihadist violence. Their departure becomes effective one year after the announcement, in January 2025, according to the […]
Recall, Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 30 October in an acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Taoreed Lagbaja. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had on 1 November handed him the insignia of office in an unusual ceremony, in line with the Armed Forces Act. The symbolic lowering […]
Red Bull chiefs are poised to hold talks over Sergio Perez’s future amid growing expectations that the Mexican will be replaced on the team in 2025.
The Football Association, FA, has opened an investigation into the behavior of Tottenham Hotspur fans during their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.