The Export-Import Bank of China (China EXIM) and UNICEF have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support vulnerable children in Nigeria. This partnership will enhance healthcare, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in up to 450 Nigerian communities, a crucial step in safeguarding children’s health. According to a joint statement issued by the organisations…
Nigeria has officially welcomed its first direct container-RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) vessel from China, marking a milestone in international maritime trade. The MV Great Cotonou, owned by global shipping giant Grimaldi Group, made its debut at PTML Terminal, offering a faster and more efficient shipping solution for Nigerian importers. The service, launched on Monday, drastically reduces…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a statement clarifying that it does not select examination towns for candidates taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or the Optional Mock examination. This follows rising concerns over candidates’ preferences for specific towns, especially in light of the limited spaces available for the mock exams….
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS is partnering with the private sector to bolster Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. Speaking on Saturday at a meeting in Lagos, stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to produce vaccines, medicines, and other essential health products. Head of Cooperation at the EU…
In a move to combat gender-based violence (GBV), the Nigeria Police Force is rolling out GBV desk offices at all divisional headquarters across the country. This initiative, announced on Saturday by Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, aims to provide immediate and professional support to victims at the grassroots level. Previously confined to zonal and state commands,…
… “I Don’t Want to See My Kids, 75-Year-Old Mum Cry” Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, asserts that his allegations against three Nigerian lawmakers—Ginger Onwusibe, Philip Agbese, and Peter Akpanke—are true. He claims they solicited a $150 million bribe to prevent his arrest and prosecution in Nigeria for alleged financial crimes. In…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 results for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, conducted from November 14 to December 14, 2024. Speaking at a press conference in Minna on Friday, NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, revealed that 6,160 candidates were involved in various forms of malpractice,…
In a developing diplomatic spat, the Canada High Commission in Nigeria addresses the recent visa denial of Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and other senior military officials. The officials were set to attend a significant event in Canada honouring veterans but faced unexpected visa rejections. During a lecture at the inaugural National Association…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that Keystone Bank is stable and fully operational, despite a recent court order for the forfeiture of shares previously held by the bank’s shareholders to the Federal Government of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday, CBN’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali,…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has expelled a female student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The decision, made public in a memo dated February 13, 2025, follows an investigation into the incident, which the university described as a severe breach of its disciplinary rules. According to…
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