The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its crackdown on fraud-related activities, with two major operations reported on Wednesday. In Abuja, EFCC arrested […]
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HND/BSC disparity: Promotion of technical education will change perception—PCC, stakeholders
THE Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and stakeholders have called for promotion of technical education to reframe public perception of Higher National Degree (HND) and bachelor’s […]
UK launches Africa’s biggest visa application centre in Lagos
VFS Global has announced the opening of Africa’s biggest UK visa application centre (VAC) in Lagos. The centre commenced operations on November 19 according to […]
Cocoa firms pour money into Ghana in bid to avert more losses
International buyers of Ghana’s cocoa have made at least half a billion dollars of upfront payments to state marketing board Cocobod, according to Reuters’ calculations, […]
ISRAELI-HEZBOLLAH WAR: New data reveals impact of war on civilians in Lebanon
As residents of southern Lebanon begin returning to neighbourhoods reduced to rubble, new data shared with Sky News illustrates the impact of the conflict.The Centre […]
Mohamed al Fayed: Police investigating ‘more than five’ people who may have ‘enabled’ alleged abuse of women, girls
United Kingdom: Detectives have launched a new investigation into more than five people suspected of helping Mohamed al Fayed commit widespread sexual abuse over almost […]
Multi-sectorial approach, way to improving food systems — Stakeholders
The stakeholders on food systems transformation have advised the Federal Government to adopt multi-sectorial approach in its efforts to combat food system challenges in the […]
Nigeria hosts 8th symposium of Gulf of Guinea Naval Chiefs, tackles maritime security
The 8th Symposium of Heads of Navies and Coast Guards of the Gulf of Guinea commenced on Wednesday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with a […]
Nigeria advocates transparency, collaboration at SIREXE conference
Nigeria has called for strengthened governance, transparency, and regional cooperation in Africa’s extractive industries to transform resource wealth into sustainable development. Vice President Kashim Shettima […]
Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Africa director-elect, dies at 55
Faustine Ndugulile, director-elect of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for Africa, is dead.Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and medical doctor, reportedly died on Wednesday morning in […]