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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday, received a delegation from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at his office in Abuja. Leading the delegation was the NURTW National President, accompanied by senior union officials, including National Secretary Kayode Agbeyangi and Sulaimon Ojora, also known as Kudeleti. Ojora serves as the Lagos State Council Treasurer and Chief of Staff to the National President. The…
Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has called for enhanced support, care, and justice for victims of gender-based violence. She emphasized the urgent need to create a safe and supportive environment where survivors can access justice and necessary care to rebuild their lives. Mrs Abiodun expressed her support for the Ogun State government’s ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence through initiatives such as the World Bank-supported Ogun State Economic Transformation Project. One of…
University of Ilesa, Osun, have issued a directive to staff members, instructing them to prevent any student dressed improperly from attending lectures or accessing university offices. This new policy aims to uphold the institution’s standards of decorum and discipline, ensuring that students adhere to the university’s dress code and maintain a respectful environment on campus. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, during…
The Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has given his approval for the release of ₦214.15 million to fund the reconstruction of the official residence of the state’s Head of Service. This long-abandoned project is set to be completed within six months, marking a significant step in the revitalization of infrastructure for the state’s civil service leadership. This development was revealed on Wednesday through an official statement issued by…
Russia will “definitely” respond to a Ukrainian attack on a southern airfield using US-supplied ATACMS missiles, the Kremlin said Thursday.President Vladimir Putin has previously threatened to launch its new hypersonic ballistic missile, named Oreshnik, at the centre of Kyiv if Ukraine does not halt its attacks on Russian territory using US-supplied ATACMS missiles.Russia’s defence ministry on Wednesday accused Ukraine of firing the missiles in an overnight attack on an airfield…
Oil supply is set to outpace global demand next year even as OPEC+ members extended cuts in efforts to prop up prices, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.Eight members of the alliance, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed earlier this month to maintain supply cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for three more months through March.But the IEA said global supply was on track to grow by 630,000…
Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, says she is not interested in laundering the image of Nigeria after Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticised her for denigrating the country.Badenoch was born in the UK in 1980 to Nigerian Yoruba parents. She returned to Nigeria, where she grew up. Badenoch finally departed for the UK when she turned 16.Before she was elected leader of the Conservative Party, Badenoch…
Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed on Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations. They took part remotely in an online meeting hosted in Zurich…
THE Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) has proposed the development of a comprehensive national housing delivery strategy and a national plan for the production of local building materials to address Nigeria’s housing deficit.Dr Samson Opaluwah, Chairman of CORBON, made this proposal at a news conference on the council’s 35th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja.He emphasised the need for a robust programme to train building professionals, including builders, building…
Debates are raging over South Africa’s announcement that it is relaxing visa rules for Nigerian nationals planning to visit the country for tourism and business.President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement after he hosted his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, last week for bilateral talks to strengthen ties.Tensions between citizens of the two African giants had previously led to deadly xenophobic attacks in both countries – with business premises raided and goods…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it is committed to conducting a hitch-free 2025 Hajj operation.Its Executive Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, gave the assurance during a meeting with Chief Executives of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions, held on Wednesday at the Hajj House in Abuja.He also emphasised the commission’s dedication to overcome it’s challenges and reposition Hajj operation for greater efficiency.The chairman had outlined several…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted UZMA Aviation Services Limited an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to commence commercial flight operations.The certificate was awarded on Wednesday in Abuja.Capt. Chris Najomo, the Acting Director-General of the NCAA, commended the management of UZMA Aviation Services for meeting all regulatory requirements and standards during the application process.However, he urged the airline to continue upholding safety, security, efficiency, and excellence throughout its operations.In…
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