Two people were killed and three were wounded by falling debris after air defences intercepted a ballistic missile on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, the government media office said on Thursday.

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AfricAI, a Nigeria-based company with a regional remit and presence across 18 African countries, to improve foundational education in Africa through a large-scale digital learning initiative. Under the MoU, Alef Education and AfricAI will launch ‘NextGen Learning Nigeria,’ […]

Maduro, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost three months after American commandos snatched the pair from their compound in Caracas in early January.

As of March 2026, NELFUND has disbursed over N206 billion in student loans to more than 1.16 million beneficiaries in public tertiary institutions

Postecoglou oversaw the end of Spurs’ 17-year wait for a major trophy when they beat Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final.

According to him, disagreements are expected in a party of APC’s size, particularly when multiple aspirants are jostling for positions.

In Yemen alone, 73 UN staff remain detained by the de facto Houthi authorities, including eight from the UN’s human rights office.

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured the public of Union Bank Plc’s stability. In a late Wednesday night statement, following the court ruling on the removal of Union Bank’s board in 2024, CBN highlighted that Union Bank continues to meet its obligations to its customers. The signed by […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Capital importation into the country increased year-on-year (YoY) by 88.5 percent to $23.21 billion in 2025 from $12.31 billion in 2024. Vanguard  analysis of data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, Capital Importation Report for 2025 showed that in Q1’25, capital imported into the country  stood at $5.64 billion. In Q2’25, capital […]

The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said.

WITH less than 10 months to the governorship elections, many aspirants have commenced subtle moves to outwit one another to clinch the flag of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State and succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in 1995, during the military regime of the late General Sani Abacha.

For years, residents of some parts of Abuja, the nation’s capital, have had to contend with some quarry operators whose activities are adversely affecting their health, safety, environment and livelihood.

The Israeli military said air defences responded to missile attacks from Iran on Thursday that according to medics left two people lightly wounded and caused some damage.

By IFUNANYA NDIGWE Many of the world’s most impactful leaders began as a one-person army. Through resilience, an innovative spirit, and integrity, they have transformed one-employee ventures into forces to be reckoned with and solidified their names in the annals of great leadership. Okosubide Mozimo, Managing Director of Arco Worldwide Services, AWS, Limited, is one […]