FG’s $9m image laundering contract to US firms gross deceptive — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted reports of an alleged $9 million public relations and lobbying contract between the Federal Government and a United States-based firm, DCI Group, describing…
NJC elevates Justice Oyewole to S’Court, clears 35 others for judicial offices
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, JCA, for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, alongside 35 other candidates for…
US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions
By AFP The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced…
UK govt retreats on mandatory digital ID to work
By AFP The UK no longer plans to make a new digital ID card mandatory to work in Britain, finance minister Rachel Reeves confirmed Wednesday, in the latest U-turn by…
France bans 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant actions
By AFP France has banned ten British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to the United Kingdom on small boats, the French interior ministry said…
Niger, FG plan joint counter operation against terrorists in Kainji Lake forest
Niger State, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has revealed that plans are underway to flush out terrorists using Kainji Lake forest as their camp and make the land more…
LASTMA apprehends driver over death of Epe–Ijebu Road motorcyclist, passenger
By NAN The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended a Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker driver who struck and killed a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger. The Special…
Nigeria vs Morocco: Govt backing, Chelle’s tactical adjustment as Eagles take on Lions in AFCON semis
By Sola Akinsanmi The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final on Wednesday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with…
Experts back bank recapitalisation, warn against past mistakes
By NAN Financial and economic experts have stressed that the current recapitalisation push is a necessary step for economic stability but caution that poor regulation and macroeconomic instability could derail…
Professors to earn extra ₦1.8m annually as FG unveils new lecturer allowances
Full-time Professors in Nigerian universities will henceforth receive an additional annual allowance of N1.8 million, even as full-time Readers are now to receive an additional N870,000 annual salary increase, the…