Tinubu New Year broadcast: APC defends FG as Labour warns against failed promises
The organised Labour on Monday said President Bola Tinubu’s administration must not fail to fulfill its promises to Nigerian workers in 2024. The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, which gave the warning in separate interviews with one of our correspondents in Abuja, said the President must “walk the talk’’ in the New […]
FG insists on electricity subsidy amid tariff review
The Federal Government, on Monday, announced that it was currently reviewing the implementation process for a cost reflective electricity tariff, but stated that it would continue to subsidise power supply for vulnerable citizens in Nigeria. It also announced that it would unbundle the Transmission Company of Nigeria by separating Transmission services from System and Market […]
Japa: UK stops Nigerian students, others from bringing dependants
The Home Office of the United Kingdom on Monday announced that it had commenced the implementation of its policy banning Nigerian students and other overseas students from bringing in dependants via the study visa route. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Home Office reiterated that only those on postgraduate research or government-sponsored scholarship […]
Dangote refinery gets another one million crude barrels
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Monday, received the fourth shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude oil, supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited. A statement from tne $20bn firm stated that the oil company was expecting the fifth crude oil shipment soon. The plant had earlier received three shipments of crude […]
Struggling With Belly Fat? Prioritizing These Health Factors Can Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk
There are a number of factors that contribute to a person’s risk for heart disease, and belly fat is one of them. New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutritionsought to find out how those with excess belly fat can lower their risk and protect their heart. Here’s what to know. Studying belly fat, […]
Navigating the New Year with SMART Goals: Your Personal Roadmap to Success
Dorcas Omidoyin As we stand on the threshold of a brand new year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on where we’ve been and envision where we want to go. Enter SMART goals – a game-changer in the pursuit of personal growth and success. Let’s embark on a journey of self-discovery and intentional living by […]
The Gift of No Condemnation
Princess Arira People often ask, “If believers know that they are free from all condemnation, won’t they go out and sin?” Well,. that is not a reasonable question to ask though. When a man is saved He is saved to the uttermost. God is using revelation of His grace to heal the broken-hearted and set […]
Zamfara to digitise state radio, tv with N1.3bn
The Zamfara Government has earmarked N1.3billion in the 2024 Appropriation Bill for the digitalisation of the state-owned radio and television stations and Legacy Newspapers Company. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, disclosed this in Gusau on Monday after defending the ministry’s budget before the state House of Assembly Committee on Finance and […]
Congo reaffirms commitment to OPEC, oil minister says
Congo on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), days after neighbor Angola decided to leave the organization. “The Republic of Congo reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the strategic policy defined by the Secretary-General of OPEC and OPEC+,” Congo’s hydrocarbons minister Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua said in a LinkedIn post. “Congo is […]
Christmas in China brings glittering decor and foreign influence concerns
Giant Christmas trees adorned with lights, tinsel and gift boxes greet shoppers at glittering malls in big Chinese cities like Shanghai and Chongqing, but in many parts of China, extending season’s greetings is out of the question. In southwest Yunnan province, a property management company issued a notice to shopping mall tenants urging them not […]
Nigerian central bank lifts ban on crypto trading
Nigeria’s central bank has lifted a ban on transacting in cryptocurrencies, while saying global trends had shown a need to regulate such activities, the bank said in its latest circular. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Feb. 2021 barred banks and financial institutions from dealing in or facilitating transactions in crypto assets, citing money […]
Telcos to block subscribers without NIN on Feb
Telecom companies in Nigeria have warned all subscribers, who Subscriber Identity Module, SIM cards are yet to be linked with their National Identity Numbers, NIN, to do so before February 28, 2024, or lose the numbers permanently. This came as the umbrella body of the telcos, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, ALTON, yesterday, […]
African trade unions fume over labour rights in Nigeria
African trade unions, under umbrella of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, have petitioned President Bola Tinubu over worsening labour rights in Nigeria. Particularly of concern to ITUC-Africa is the recent attack on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, and the lack of progress towards redress and fair closure. ITUC-Africa is […]
Self-Love
By Dorcas Omidoyin In a world that often emphasizes societal acceptance and validation, the journey of self-love stands as a powerful counterpoint. The dichotomy between seeking approval from others and cultivating an unwavering love for oneself is a profound exploration of individuality. Embracing Self-Love: Self-love is an internal journey that involves recognizing and appreciating one’s […]
Global retailers, goods facing disruption risks from Red Sea attacks
Global retailers selling apparel, household staples and white goods face bigger risks from disruptions in freight movement through the key Suez Canal trade route as Iran-backed Yemeni militants attack ships sailing through the lower Red Sea. Some shipping companies are already considering longer voyages, including around the Horn of Africa, due to the attacks by […]