The World Bank has approved a new project totaling 56 million dollars for upgrading roads in Laos, helping about 600,000 people access public services. It will also help markets more easily while making rural roads more resilient to climate change. The Laos Climate Resilient Road Connectivity Improvement Project will support the Lao government in improving…
The election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, has ignited pride and celebration at St. Rita of Cascia High School, where the new pope once served as a teacher. The 69-year-old Augustinian cardinal’s historic rise as the first American pope was met with elation across his former school community. Students and…
The International Monetary Fund has raised Ethiopia’s net international reserves target to facilitate payments of upcoming hard currency bills. The East African nation secured a 3.4 billion dollars four-year financing programme from the IMF in July after carrying out a series of reforms including floating its birr currency. It is also in the midst of…
The Trump administration was set to accept a luxury Boeing aircraft as a gift from Qatar’s royal family, U.S. media reported on Sunday. The aircraft was to be retrofitted for use as Air Force One, news outlets including broadcaster ABC reported. The ownership of the aircraft would then be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library…
The Iranian government expressed indifference following Donald Trump’s U.S. election victory. “It does not matter who becomes president in the United States as our plans were made in advance,” said government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani. Senior Iranian politicians did not initially comment on Trump’s election. The two countries no longer maintain direct diplomatic relations. Trump’s previous…
Rep. Jamie Raskin, of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, warned that Trump’s failure to enter into agreements with the Biden administration on a presidential transition could endanger the peaceful transfer of power. WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, is sounding the alarm over former…
Sen George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, have been scheduled to attend the investiture of the 25th president of the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM). This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Taiwo Olusesi, Registrar, NIM, on Monday in Lagos….
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has praised the Nigerian Army for its professionalism and unwavering commitment to national security, describing the force as a crucial pillar in the state’s continued peace and stability. The Governor made the remarks while receiving the new Commander of the 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Colonel S. O….
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a final forfeiture of several assets, including N335 million, a hospital, five filling stations, among others, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved the motion to the effect. Yusuf prayed the court…
Star-studded Nollywood action drama “Freedom Way,” is set to hit cinemas across the country on July 18, its producers have said. Blessing Uzzi, writer and producer of the highly anticipated film made the disclosure in a post on her Instagram page. The film is directed by Afolabi Olalekan, with rich ensemble cast which include Debo…
