by Success Nmesoma Maduagwu | May 11, 2024 | NEWS
President Bola Tinubu has commended the opening of a lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, constructed by the Chinese firm Avatar with a capacity to produce around 4,000 metric tonnes daily. He made this statement during a meeting in Abuja with Governor...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 8, 2024 | NEWS, Sports
San Antonio Spurs sensation, Victor Wembanyama has claimed the prestigious title of NBA Rookie of the Year. At just 20 years old, Wembanyama becomes the first Frenchman to ever receive this honor, following an extraordinary season where he averaged 21.4 points, 10.6...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 8, 2024 | International, NEWS
The U.S says it has paused the shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns it was going ahead with a major ground operation in Rafah The shipment consisted of 1,800 (907kg) bombs and 1,700 (500 lb) bombs. Israel has not “fully addressed” US concerns over...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 8, 2024 | NEWS, Security
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the withdrawal of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy recently imposed on Nigerians. In a statement released on its official X platform on...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 8, 2024 | NEWS
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set a deadline of 7th July 2024, for P.O.S operators to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This was announced on Tuesday during a meeting in Abuja between Fintechs and the Registrar-General/Chief Executive...
by Oni Kayode Philips | May 8, 2024 | Education, NEWS
The House of Representatives has called for a truce between the local chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the management of the University of Abuja in resolving a dispute at the Institution. The call was made on Tuesday by Honorable Abubakar...