Africa
FG Begins N18bn Severance Payment To 2,700 Former Nigeria Airways Workers After 22 Years
The federal government on Friday announced the commencement of payment of N18 billion, being outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 ex-workers of the defunct national air carrier, Nigeria Airways. This comes
Emesto Austen: King’s College Concession Confirms Government Has Failed Public Education
An education administrator, Dr Emesto Austen, has described the planned concession of King’s College, Lagos, as a move that confirms the Federal Government’s failure to effectively manage public education, while
Basil Abia: It’s Much Better To Engage Diplomatically On Iran War
Co-founder of True Value Intelligence, Basil Abia, has advocated diplomatic engagement in addressing the Iran war, arguing that continued military confrontation could worsen the economic and social consequences of the
South Africa To Extradite Six Nigerians To US Over Alleged Romance Scam
The South African Police Service (SAPS) says six Nigerian nationals will be extradited to the United States over allegations of defrauding more than 100 women through a romance scam scheme.
Shettima To Represent Tinubu At BRICS Summit In New Delhi
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India, this weekend. In a statement on Friday, Stanley
Abayomi: Lagos Will Enforce Compulsory Health Insurance, Workers Under Pressure From Brain Drain
Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi has asserted that Lagos State will soon begin enforcing compulsory health insurance as the government seeks to ease pressure on public hospitals and improve
Katsina Approves N500m Nutrition Fund For Malnourished Children
The Katsina State Government has approved N500 million as counterpart funding for the procurement of nutrition commodities to strengthen the fight against acute malnutrition among children across the state. The
National Theatre Backs Northern Artists With Funding, Financial Literacy Drive
The National Theatre moved to integrate artists from Northern Nigeria into the mainstream of the country’s creative economy through a deliberate push focused on funding, financial literacy, and practical skills.
South African Protesters Give Undocumented Migrants September 30 Deadline
Protesters in South Africa have given undocumented migrants living in the country until September 30 to leave, threatening larger demonstrations if their demands are not met. Weekly protests have continued
Oluremi Tinubu Receives Ugo Eze Title, Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has stated that she would campaign strongly for her husband in the 2027 presidential election when the time came. Mrs Tinubu stated this
