No fewer than 180 members of the minority caucus of the House of Representatives have adopted the call by Rep. Obi Aguocha (LP-Abia) for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The caucus adopted the motion at the caucus end-of-session dinner in Abuja on Monday. The […]
At least 58 of the 164 member states of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have expressed their support for incumbent Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to serve a second term. This backing came to light during a WTO General Council meeting on July 22, as noted in a statement by the world trade body. “The […]
The Centre for Accountability and Probity (CAP) has commended Rt. Hon. Abubakar Bichi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, for his unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in the budgetary process. Princess Ajibola Naomi, CAP’s Coordinating President, highlighted Bichi’s meticulous approach to handling the recent supplementary budget. “Bichi’s innovative approach to the budgetary […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted the ₦70,000 Minimum Wage bill to the House of Representatives for review and passage into law. The bill aims to formalise the ₦70,000 minimum wage recently agreed upon by organised labour, the private sector, and the federal government after extensive negotiations. In a letter read on Tuesday, July 23, by […]
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) branch, has suspended a five-day warning strike over the non-payment of salaries owed to some members. Dr Ashiru Mikail, Vice-President of the association, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Zaria that the strike was suspended on Monday evening. […]
The A*STAR institute is inviting international graduate students from across the globe to apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award SINGA Scholarship 2024/25, an opportunity to study and research in a Singaporean university on a full scholarship. The SINGA Scholarship provides full funding that covers the tuition fees, airfare, and a monthly stipend of $2,700 […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said no police barrack had been sold in Lagos State. Adejobi, in a statement to clarify the true situation on Tuesday in Lagos, noted that the police authority was carrying out comprehensive renovation of some police barracks in the state.He said the clarification became necessary to […]
Asia offers a wide range of opportunities to international students varying from academic excellence, career opportunities to blend of cultural diversity. Securing scholarships in Asia without IELTS requirements significantly ease your financial burden of pursuing higher education abroad as there are numerous prestigious programs across Asia that do not mandate this requirement. This article explores […]
Dangote made these revelations over the weekend during a meeting with the louse of Representatives, leadership led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Dangote emphasised that the Dangote Refinery products are far better quality than the imported ones. “The bad fuel imported into the country has damaged many cars. I still stand by what […]
The National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan has announced the call for applications for the 2025 NYCU International Scholarship for Spring Semester. The 2025 NYCU International Students Scholarship recipients will receive a Monthly Stipend up to NT$30,000 and a Tuition Waiver while pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in the university. In this post, […]
