The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) will begin enforcing its project management licensing requirements on April 1. The Director-General, Mr Henry Mbadiwe, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. Mbadiwe spoke on the sidelines of the inauguration of the institute’s Governing Council by the Minister of State for…
European Commission on Wednesday unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a five-year plan designed to eliminate excessive administrative regulation hindering the growth of European businesses. This also led to an outflow of talent and capital beyond the community’s borders. “Today, the Commission presents the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and…
*The All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman for Zamfara State, Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani, has lauded Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, for his unwavering support. The commendation came as Danfulani presented his appointment letter as the new Board Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Azare, Bauchi state, a position conferred by President Bola…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting in Moscow with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS, citing the Kremlin. The meeting, which lasted approximately three hours, was also attended by Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser, as confirmed by official Kremlin photographs. No…
Steel Development Minister, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has confirmed that the federal government is nearing a pivotal stage in its initiative to revive the Ajaokuta steel company in Kogi State. This announcement was made during a weekend meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at his home in Ogbonicha. Audu revealed that a Memorandum of Understanding…
A Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for more than four years for rape. The officer was found guilty of raping a woman at an address in London on May 11, 2021, after a trial at Inner London Crown Court earlier this year, Scotland Yard said. He was sentenced to four years and six months’…
The Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) has expressed concern over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) recent circular temporarily suspending dividend payments by banks. Mr Sam Onukwue, Chairman of ASHON in a statement on Tuesday, said that the directive, issued June 13, was said to ensure compliance with regulatory forbearance and Single…
Cape Town has become a hub for Street Fighter enthusiasts as the highly anticipated release of Street Fighter 6 sparks excitement among players, both new and seasoned. This surge of interest aligns perfectly with the upcoming Red Bull Kumite, an invitational showcase that brings together the world’s top fighting game talent. In 2023, South Africa…
In the aftermath of the tragic Gaza hospital blast, we delve into the details, the claims, and the global reactions surrounding this devastating incident. The recent explosion that rocked Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza has left many questions unanswered. While it triggered widespread protests, both Israel and the United States have presented their assessments of…
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries have reaffirmed commitments to monitor production adjustment aimed at maintaining stability in the global oil market. The OPEC made this known in the resolution of its 58th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) which held via videoconference on Monday. The meeting reviewed the…
