Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his strong support for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), declaring that the institution is academically on par with other traditional universities in the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit and alumni award presentation by NOUN officials at his residence, Obasanjo emphasised the importance of flexible and accessible…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) alongside the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has raised alarms about Nigeria’s significant public sector deficit, which poses a serious risk to the Federal Government’s objective of transforming the nation into a $1 trillion economy by the year 2030. In a recent…
MTN Nigeria has launched a “Go Make a Difference” (Go M.A.D) campaign to empower Nigerians to make a difference in every area of their lives using MTN data. Speaking on Sunday during the launch at 360 lounge, GRA Benin, Mr Olaniyi Alabi, Senior Manager, Edo Business Unit, MTN. said the Go M.A.D. was MTN latest…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, taking place from July 27 to 29. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Shettima’s aircraft touched down at the Bole International Airport around 4:26 p.m. local time, where he was received by Ethiopia’s Deputy…
Dutch ministers are being required to hand in their mobile phones before Cabinet meetings to avoid the risk of espionage, according to a new rule issued by Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Schoof has banned all electronic devices with microphones such as smartphones and tablets from meetings as a precautionary measure, he said, describing it as …
Former French prime minister Édouard Philippe, considered one of the country’s most popular politicians, has announced that he plans to run in the 2027 presidential elections. Philippe, who served as current President Emmanuel Macron’s first prime minister from 2017-2020, made the widely expected announcement on Wednesday, local media reported. In a survey by the polling…
Mr Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate has congratulated the Super Falcons on their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, ahead of the host nation Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Nigerian women’s national football team on Saturday defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final to extend…
Japan on Monday launched its new flagship H3 rocket carrying a defence communication satellite from the Tanegashima Space Centre in Kagoshima Prefecture. The H3 rocket, developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, successfully separated from the satellite, which entered its designated orbit shortly. The satellite is aimed at enhancing information sharing…
Maldovan President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office, the country’s election commission said. With more than 98 per cent of votes counted in the runoff election for the presidency, Sandu secured about 54 per cent of votes, according to preliminary results from the commission. Sandu’s challenger, former attorney general Alexandr Stoianoglo, who…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Moses Sule, a former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, along with 14 other ex-legislators, amid an investigation into alleged money laundering and misuse of government property. In a statement released on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed that the arrests were carried out…
