UN member states have approved the first-ever treaty aimed at combating cybercrime, despite strong objections from human rights advocates who warn of potential risks to privacy and freedom. Following three years of negotiations and a final two-week session in New York, the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime was adopted by consensus and will now proceed […]
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PDP Criticizes APC and Okpebholo for Lack of Campaign Vision Ahead of Edo Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming Edo State election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, accusing them of failing to present a clear and impactful campaign manifesto. In a statement issued by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party contrasted […]
Botswana Celebrates First Olympic Gold with Half-Day Holiday for Letsile Tebogo
Botswana has declared a half-day holiday to honor Letsile Tebogo, the nation’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist and the first African to win the 200-meter title at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After securing victory in the men’s 200m final, Tebogo paid tribute to his late mother by showing a special message on his shoe. President Mokgweetsi […]
Shagaya Disassociates from Controversial Coalition Statement on NNPCL Leadership
Tolani Shagaya, the House of Representatives member for Ilorin West and Asa Federal Constituency in Kwara State, has publicly disassociated himself from a controversial statement issued by a coalition named “1 AGENDA.” The statement, which Shagaya was allegedly linked to, called for the resignation of key figures in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). […]
Widespread Condemnation Follows Raid on NLC Headquarters by Security Agents
A raid on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters late Wednesday night by security agents has sparked a wave of outrage across the country. Although the Department of State Services (DSS) was initially implicated, the agency quickly denied any involvement. Reports indicate that the raid, which occurred around 10 PM, was possibly linked to the […]
Innoson CEO Pledges to Deliver CNG Buses Following Meeting with Tinubu
Innocent Chukwuma, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, has assured that Nigerians will soon benefit from more affordable transportation options through the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses. This announcement came after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. Mr. Chukwuma […]
Nasarawa Labour Unions Issue Three-Week Ultimatum for N70,000 Minimum Wage Implementation
The organized labour unions in Nasarawa State have issued a three-week ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Sule, demanding the commencement of the N70,000 minimum wage payment. They also called for the settlement of outstanding workers’ entitlements, totaling N250 million. Ismaila Okoh, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State, delivered this message during a […]
NUPRC Plans Amendment of Domestic Crude Supply Regulations
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced its intention to amend the Domestic Crude Supply Obligations (DCSO) Regulations 2023. This move is part of a broader review that includes updates to the National Data Repository Regulations. In a notice issued by NUPRC Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe, the commission invited input from various stakeholders […]
Tinubu’s Announcement of N573 Billion Disbursement to States Clarified as Pre-existing World Bank Loan
The N573 billion reportedly released to states by President Bola Tinubu, as mentioned in his recent nationwide address, is not new funding from his administration but rather part of a pre-existing World Bank loan aimed at mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his broadcast, President Tinubu stated that the funds had been disbursed […]
OPEC: Dangote Refinery to Shake Up Europe’s Oil and Gas Industry
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has highlighted that the Nigeria-based Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single-train refinery, is set to disrupt Europe’s oil and gas market, particularly affecting the Northwest Europe (NWE) Gasoil sector. In its June 2024 Oil Market Report, OPEC identified the Dangote Refinery as a major new supplier […]