Insurance Brokers in the South South under the aegis of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers have identified collaboration as an important strategy to deepen life insurance penetration in Nigeria. With penetration at an abysmal 1%, the brokers are seeking ways by which ...

By Matthew Atungwu The Joint Health Sectors Union, JOHESU, in collaboration with the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, AHPA, have declared seven days nationwide warning strike commencing from midnight of Friday, ...

Kano State Government has declared an 18-hour movement restrictions with effect from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 PM on Saturday. Daily Trust reports that this followed a consultation with security agencies according to a statement issued by Baba Halilu Dantiye, Commissioner of Information and ...

The Zamfara State government has assured that it will give its total support to the ongoing battle against banditry in the state especially on the Gusau – Funtua highway. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Mani Mumuni, while speaking to journalists at the Government ...

The Association of Micro-Credit institution of Nigeria (AMCIN) and She Grows Her Food program Thursday trained farmers in Ebonyi state on how to grow pumpkin leaves for export.The program was done at AMCIN office, Ochudo Centenary City Abakaliki in collaboration with the Nigerian Export ...

By Ogaga Ariemu The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that there is no deadline on the circulation of old N200, N500 and N1000 bank notes. The spokesperson of CBN, Sidi Ali Hakama disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. ...

By Racheal Ayodele Popular gospel actor, Abel Martins has announced his decision not to appear in any Christian movie productions again. Martins stated this while narrating his ugly experience over his collaboration ...

By Abdul Seye A bill seeking to make Sharia law not just a personal matter in the constitution has been rejected in the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to amend sections 24, 262 and 277 of ...

By Amos Tauna The food inflation presently plaguing the country has been attributed to the hoarding of grains. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumers Protection Commission, FCCPC, made the ...

At least 49 people have fallen ill in 10 US states due to contaminated food, according to health authorities. US fast-food chains including Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell have pulled fresh onions from some restaurants after an E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder ...

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Over $20 million worth of stablecoins and Ethereum was transferred from a wallet containing funds seized by the U.S. government Thursday, shifting assets tied to the 2016 hack of the crypto exchange Bitfinex to a five-day-old address in what an on-chain analyst is framing as a likely theft. ...

The ruling Frelimo party’s presidential candidate Daniel Chapo secures more than 70 percent of votes, election commission says. Mozambique’s ruling party candidate, Daniel Chapo, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election amid claims of rigging by the ...

This Bf 109E was flown by pilot Ace Hans-Joachim Marseille. It was flown during the Battle of Britain 1940, where the aircraft shot down a Spitfire over the Thames Estuary. The aircraft then had to do a forced landing on a Calais beach on March 2nd 1940. After it was recovered and repaired, it ...

 In the healthcare field, ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit; a specialized department in a hospital providing close monitoring and life-sustaining treatment to critically ill patients. The ICU is usually characterized by advanced equipment, highly trained staff, close monitoring of the ...

Vice President, Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Summit has been cancelled after a foreign object hit his plane during a stopover at JFK Airport in New York. According to a release by a Presidential spokesman, Bayo ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct a mock accreditation exercise on November 6, ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024. The test will focus on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the ...

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s application for adjournment in a fresh charge against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, and two others until Nov. 14Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, who appeared for the EFCC, ...

The Plateau State Command has apprehended a 23-year-old student of University of Jos, Ateh Idoko for operating a Yahoo Yahoo academy in Jos. Anthony, a resident of Agingi, Rukuba Road in Jos North local government area was said to have conspired with one Daniel Idoko, 23-year and ...

Twelve states of the federation are yet to implement the 2019 minimum wage of N30,000 for teachers. Data from the National Union of Teachers showed that though some states implemented the 2019 minimum wage, it was not fully implemented for teachers at primary school ...

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, yesterday, raised the alarm that just like New York City in the United States of America, USA, Lagos State is gradually sinking due to climate change. Speaking yesterday at a Strategic Management ...

  Nigerians in the Diaspora would be able to get their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) before the end of this year. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this at a meeting with the Nigerian community in Washington DC yesterday ...

Florida mother sues Character.AI and Google after 14-year-old son allegedly became obsessed with AI chatbot. The mother of a teenage boy in the United States who took his own life is suing the maker of an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that she claims encouraged her son’s ...

Tyson Fury promises to be more focused ahead of the much-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. Tyson Fury said he will knock out Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch of their undisputed heavyweight champion of the world bout after losing his undefeated record to the ...

An outbreak of deadly E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to at least one death and ten hospitalizations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, with dozens more thought to be sick. While the health agency has released a food safety alert and ...

An advocate for the world’s ‘poor and exploited’, Gutierrez promoted ideals that revolutionised the Latin American church. Peruvian priest Gustavo Gutierrez, regarded as the father of Latin American liberation theology, has died aged 96. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lima, said ...

The first defence pact between the two nations comes as British government pushes a reset with Europe. The United Kingdom and Germany have signed off on a bilateral defence pact, with an eye on countering the growing security threat from Russia, among others. The deal, sealed on ...

The Brazilian forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised the “extraordinary” Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward scored a second-half hat-trick to help them fight back from ...

Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade. Taiwan’s defence chief has warned that a Chinese blockade would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade after Beijing held military exercises to ...

Nigeria’s banking sector has long been a critical part of the nation’s economy, driving financial inclusion, business growth, and access to capital. Over the years, the sector has undergone significant reforms aimed at modernising operations, enhancing digital transactions, and aligning with ...

Nigeria, Africa, and indeed the world face a critical juncture. Energy systems are evolving remarkably, shifting from fossil fuel dominance to renewable sources, and this transition fundamentally reshapes economies and the environment. In this transformation, we are tasked with an essential ...

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadir Obafemi Hamzat, on Wednesday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to building a more responsive, inclusive, and efficient justice system for the benefit of all Lagosians, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. The deputy governor ...

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the money laundering charge filed against the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, due to his ill health and diplomatic intervention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gambaryan ...

Hezbollah confirmed Wednesday that Israel killed Hashem Safieddine, the apparent successor of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a strike, without saying when or where it happened. The announcement came a day after Israel said he was killed along with other ...

Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly fallen ill while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was rushed ...

Eating while watching movies or streaming shows can seem fun, and many people do it often. Whether it’s lunch at your desk or dinner in front of the TV, it’s a common habit, especially if you live alone and use your device for company. But this habit, ...

The Federal Aviation Administration published highly anticipated final regulations for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles that it says will chart the path for the “air travel of the future.” The FAA says these “powered lift” vehicles will be the first completely new ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired at least five ministers, Daily Trust reports. This is the latest in line of the ongoing reforms by the president who has been under pressure to rejig his cabinet. Among the sacked ministers are Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, former Women Affairs Minister, and Prof ...

Samuel Chukwueze was delighted to contribute to AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League victory over Club Brugge. Paulo Fonseca’s side defeated the Belgian Pro League champions 3-1 at the San Siro on Tuesday night. Chukwueze was introduced on the hour mark in place of Portugal international, Rafael ...

President Bola Tinubu has told Nigerian motorists to either buy petrol at N1000 or the compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at N200. The President said this during a meeting with the company’s executive on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja. He also ...

By Seun Opejobi As the Nigerian political atmosphere starts drifting towards the 2027 presidential election, former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has been ...

 By John Owen Nwachukwu Dangote Refinery has approached the Abuja branch of the Federal High Court, seeking to annul the import licences granted to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Matrix Petroleum Services ...

WHEN Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office as the governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023, he assured Deltans of his commitment to advancing the state’s development, building on the achievements of his predecessors. Since then, he has worked tirelessly, with landmark projects spread across ...

India and China have reached a deal to end a military standoff at their disputed frontier, four years after a deadly clash along their border in the western Himalayas plunged ties to their lowest point in decades. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told an Indian TV channel on ...

Israel and Hezbollah swap strikes as US secretary of state launches long-shot ceasefire plan. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Israel in a bid to revive ceasefire talks to end the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Blinken’s arrival on Tuesday marks his 11th visit to the ...

Power outage grounds business activities Minister raises c’ttee to investigate grid collapse ‘Declare state of emergency in electricity sector’   By Faruk Shuaibu (Abuja), Ahmad Datti (Kano), Ali R. Ali (Dutse), Amina Abdullahi (Yola), Mohammed I. Yaba (Kaduna), Umar Muhammed (Lafia), ...

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigerian motorists can now choose between buying fuel at N1,000 per liter or opting for the more affordable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at N200 per Standard Cubic Meter. The president made this announcement during a meeting with executives of the ...

A former governor of Kano, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has decried the turn of events in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and said the agency should be proactive in its operations. Shekarau, who spoke on a television programme on Tuesday, said the operational tactics ...

The Kaduna State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated all Chairmen and Councillors-elect in the recently concluded Local Government Council Elections. In a statement on Monday, Salisu Tanko Wusono, Publicity Secretary of the chapter, said the triumph is significant ...

Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit, is not impressed with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Frenchman is of the opinion that the goalkeeper is not good enough for the Blues and does not inspire confidence in his defense. Sanchez was in goal when Liverpool defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier ...