Nigerian Govt Increases Allowance For Graduate Scheme, NYSC, From N33,000 To N77,000
The statement said the increment would be effective from July 2024, in accordance with Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. The Nigerian government has finally approved a substantial increase in the…
EFCC Slams N110bn On Yahaya Bello In Fresh Fraud Charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh 16-count charges bordering on fraud against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before an FCT High Court, Daily…
Saudi Arabia sets Guiness Book of record for the largest display of virtual assistant devices.
RIYADH: Diriyah made history on Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day by setting a mark recognized by Guinness World Records for the largest display of virtual assistant devices. The show, featuring…
EU divided over higher tariffs for Chinese EV imports
Despite "constructive talks" between the EU and China recently, the impasse over planned EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles hasn't been resolved. The spat could escalate The meeting between China's minister of commerce,…
Saudi Arabia to host four TV channels with Nigeria’s satellite
The government of Saudi Arabia has begun an initiative to host four international television stations with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) on its NigComSat-1R satellite. The initiative would mark…
Obi Cubana unveils CNG tricycles amid fuel hike
In response to rising fuel costs following the removal of subsidies, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has unveiled a showroom for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered tricycles…
Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that curtails LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that echoes laws adopted in neighboring Russia. The bill, introduced by the ruling party Georgian…
Flooding: Over 100 evacuated from their homes in Slovakia
Flooding: Over 100 evacuated from their homes in Slovakia The biggest flood in 30 years hit Slovakia's capital Bratislava this week, forcing over 100 people from their homes in one…
Oando’s market value jumps from N70 billion to N1 trillion in Tinubu’s first year as president
The market value of Oando Plc—run by President Bola Tinubu’s nephew, Wale Tinubu, —soared to record highs from N74 billion in 2023 to N1 trillion as of September 2024, indicating…
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years
The WHO had announced a series of three-day "humanitarian pauses" in the fighting to administer the doses. Health care workers have for months warned of the reemergence of polio due…
