Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Xi noted that over the past 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Zambia ties have withstood the test of changes in the international landscape. He said the two…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to attend the opening of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) 2024 conference. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice-President, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said conference…
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…
Google on Wednesday said it has removed a pledge from its artificial intelligence (AI) principles that had said the company would not use the technology to develop weapons. The technology giant had rewritten the principles that guide its development and use of AI which is published online, but a section pledging not to develop tech…
The Sudanese government has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report that’s expected to show famine spreading across the country. It is a step likely to undercut efforts to address one of the world’s largest hunger crises. In a letter dated Dec. 23, the government’s agriculture minister said…
Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen has reportedly turned down every offer that would see him leave the Turkish Süper Lig, where he is currently on loan at Galatasaray. Osimhen joined the Yellow-Reds on loan from Napoli with a clause allowing him to join any club of his choice in January, provided there is an agreed…
US government funds justice sector in Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Plateau states for a stable and secure Nigeria. The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), with sponsorship from the US government, organized a workshop to build the capacity of Court Administration and Case Management Projects. The director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Jason Smith,…
A “mega-strike” by two major transport unions in Germany is causing major disruptions across the country’s airports, public transport, and its largest port. Long-distance rail services and early morning regional and commuter rail services have been suspended across Germany. More than 400,000 transport workers are participating in the strike, demanding a 10.5% pay raise due…
Julen Lopetegui’s future as West Ham United manager looked even more uncertain in the wake of their 3-1 defeat at Leicester City on Tuesday but the Spaniard was determined to put the latest setback behind him and move forward. Appointed at the start of the season to restore West Ham’s expansive playing style after several…
Afrobeats sensations Davido and Omah Lay are listed to perform at the 2025 Couleur Café Festival in Brussels, Belgium, its organisers have said. The organisers of the music fiesta released the names of the headlining artistes in post on the official Instagram page of the Couleur Café . The post reads: “The lineup is shaping…
