Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, says he has planned to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa in Brussels on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to boost relations with the bloc. Trudeau’s trip was announced days after the U.S. suspended its planned tariffs of up to 25per…
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has paid more than N1,644, billion to 776 verified and eligible Next of Kin (NoK) of deceased pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). This is contained in a statement issued by PTAD Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Olugbenga Ajayi, in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Ajayi, the beneficiaries are…
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed the death of four people in a road accident on the Agaie-Lapai Road on Sunday. Alh. Abdullah Baba-Arah, Director-General of NSEMA, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday in Minna. He said the crash involved three trailer trucks. One of the trucks was transporting cattle…
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday launched the 40 million euro Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) programme in Sokoto, Adamawa, and Kwara states. It is aimed at improving reproductive health outcomes for women and adolescents. Funded by the EU, the programme will be implemented by the Federal Government in collaboration with the…
Nigerian Music star Wande Coal, has unveiled the track list for his long awaited album, ‘Legend Or No Legend.’ The album comprises of 13 tracks, with some previously released hits such as “Kpe Paso” featuring Olamide, “Let Them Know,” and “Come My Way.” “Legend Or No Legend” also also features American rapper, T-Pain, Afrobeats…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged global cooperation to ensure security of supplies amid a tightening global gas market. In its quarterly gas market report released in Paris on Tuesday, the IEA highlighted efforts from the past year to enhance market transparency, data sharing, and cooperation mechanisms for both natural gas and liquefied natural…
The Democratic Front (TDF) says the N100bn Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund is a creative initiative by the Tinubu administration to ensure affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families. The advocacy group said, in a statement on Sunday by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, it was convinced the initiative would…
The Taliban Supreme Court on Wednesday announced the public execution of a convicted murderer in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Paktia. Taliban officials and residents observed the execution, which took place in a sports stadium in the regional capital Gardez. In a statement, the Supreme Court identified the convicted murderer as Ayaz Asad, a local resident…
The French Embassy in Nigeria and the Solid 100.9 FM, Enugu, have organised an Inter-School French Language competition to foster and promote French language among students in Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition titled “Solid FM French Language Fest” is funded by the French Embassy in Nigeria under the FEF-toi…
Nigeria’s badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, has secured his seventh African title after a 2-0 (21-7, 23-21) victory over Egypt’s Adham Elgamal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Opeyori achieved the victory at the just concluded men’s singles final of the All-Africa Senior Badminton Championship in Douala, Cameroon. Opeyori came into the tournament as…
