The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja has successfully performed its first living-donor kidney transplant. Living-donor kidney transplant usually involves a donated kidney from someone you know. […]
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Britain’s productivity growth weakens in first quarter
Productivity growth in Britain’s economy weakened in the first quarter of this year compared to the final three months of 2024 and was down compared […]
US, Iran near nuclear deal – Trump
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States is nearing a nuclear deal with Iran, stating that Tehran has sort of agreed to the […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 23.71% in April
The inflation rate of Nigeria eased to 23.71% in April 2025 against 24.23% recorded in March, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on […]
Two killed, 1,000 rendered homeless as major wildfire ravages Canada
A rapidly spreading wildfire in central Canada has claimed the lives of two people and forced the evacuation of over 1,000 residents in the small community of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba.
Nigeria approves four satellites to aid Earth observation, fight insecurity
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, on Wednesday said the Federal Executive Council has approved the launch of four satellites to aid Earth observation and the fight against insecurity in the country.
Tinubu budgeting for transformation, not survival — Shettima
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, said budgeting under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is not for survival but for economic transformation and reality. Shettima guarantees that the […]
UK lawmaker Lowe escapes charges over alleged threats
British prosecutors have decided not to bring any charges against former Reform UK party lawmaker Rupert Lowe.
Lagos to design monthly rent payment system for residents
The Lagos State Government is set to roll out monthly and quarterly rent payment plans to ease the strain of annual rent obligations, particularly for […]
US reduces De Minimis tariff on Chinese shipment to 54%
The White House executive order said on Monday that the U.S. would cut the de minimis tariff on China shipments to 54 per cent from […]