SEN. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has recommended the upward review of the 2025 budget for Ministry of Information and National Orientation from N8.9 billion to N1.5…
THE House of Representatives has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to provide a detailed breakdown of its 2024 allocations. It also urged TETFund to present the 2025…
THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has granted licence for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to register inmates in the 256 Custodial centres across the country for National Identity…
CUBA government on Tuesday said it would release 553 prisoners following an announcement by the outgoing U.S. administration that it would remove the Caribbean country from its list…
SUSPENDED South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was detained on Wednesday for briefly imposing martial law in December, the official Yonhap news agency reported. Police officers and staff from…
THE death toll in the major wildfires that have been ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 25 on Tuesday, as police highlighted three “noteworthy” arrests of arson suspects.…
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has sanctioned some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the…
MORE than 100 illegal miners have perished after being trapped for months in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa’s North West province, according to a community rights group. The…
GLOBAL payment giant Mastercard has announced the launch of a new office in Accra, Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to expanding digital payments and fostering financial inclusion across West Africa. This…
IN today’s rapidly evolving global economy, prioritising Africa’s productivity and sustainable growth is crucial for driving economic transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing social well-being. A holistic approach that integrates efficiency,…