Strait of Hormuz impasse: Iran warns seafarers amid US effort to escort stranded ships
Iranian authorities have warned that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with them after the United States announced an effort to open the strait by escorting ‘stranded ship’ through the critical oil channel.
World Bank to build N300m livestock feed laboratory at MOUAU
A major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector is underway as the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has earmarked ₦300 million for the establishment of an Animal Feed Reference Laboratory at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State.
GMYT Fashion Academy attains fresh feat, inducts 21 new entrepreneurs
A Lagos based Fashion Academy has inducted 21 new graduands on entrepreneurs, Fashion Designing and capacity building.
Double win for NiMet as FG approves new salary structure, condition of service
The federal government has approved a new salary structure and an updated, enhanced Condition of Service for workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The approvals are contained in a letter, with reference No. 58957/S.2/T1/40, written by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and addressed to the Chairman, National […]
Idris Bello of Emiralty Africa set to convene SCAR2SHINE Conference in Lagos
Lagos is about to witness a high-octane convergence of grit and greatness as Emiralty Africa prepares to host its flagship summit, Emiralty Connect 1.0, at the prestigious Radisson Blu, Ikeja.
Rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa prompt calls for Urgent govt action – ADSC Boss Oluwafemi
Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, KJW, International Development Consultant, Reputation Architecture Specialist, and President of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC) has advised that there’s urgent need for government and continental action to quickly curb rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Oluwafemi gave this advice on Monday stating that:”There has been a growing wave of concern […]
Group calls for clarification on status of NFSS Officials
An international non-governmental organisation, the World Institute for Peace (WIP), has called for clarification regarding the status of the commander-general of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Mr. Osatimehin Joshua Wole, and several of his colleagues.
Girei: I’ll use unity to tackle poverty in Adamawa
By Luminous Jannamike A governorship aspirant in Adamawa State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Salihu Girei, says he would deploy unity as a practical tool to tackle poverty in the state if elected in 2027. Girei spoke on Monday in Abuja shortly after submitting his nomination form, stressing that Adamawa’s diversity must be […]
HOPE Programme targets teacher, health gaps
The World Bank-backed HOPE Governance Programme is intensifying efforts to address persistent shortages of teachers and primary healthcare workers across Nigeria, with funding incentives tied to states’ performance.
David Aisosa on intentional menswear: Beyond fastfashion and social media trend
His approach centres on practical principles understanding fit, selecting the right fabrics, creating visual balance and developing consistency
FG Sanctions 147 Prison officers, destroys 1,167 Phones in crackdown on Custodial Centre contraband
The Federal Government has sanctioned 147 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS and ordered the destruction of 1,167 mobile phones recovered from custodial centres across the country, as authorities escalate a crackdown on contraband smuggling into the nation’s prisons.
