President Bola Tinubu has mandated a comprehensive investigation into a military drone strike that resulted in the deaths of at least 85 individuals, including women and children, in northern Kaduna over the weekend. Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Nigerian army chief, visited Tundun Biri village to express regret for the air strike and pledged to Read More…
Day: 5 December 2023
LCCI empowers graduating entrepreneurs to drive sustainable development in Nigeria
At the 10th edition of the LCCI Entrepreneurship Mentoring Programme (EMP) graduation ceremony, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) inspired 117 graduating entrepreneurs to leverage their technical expertise and resilience for community building and sustainable development in Nigeria. Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, President of LCCI, emphasised this charge, stating, “Your technical knowledge and resilience Read More…
Heirs Insurance Group donates solar power station to enhance Nigerian passport processing
In Lagos on December 5, 2023, Heirs Insurance Group announced the donation of a 30KVA solar power station to the Ikoyi Passport Office of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enable round-the-clock passport production. Dr. Awele Elumelu, Non-Executive Director of Heirs Holdings, highlighted the initiative’s objective, stating, “Through this project, Heirs Insurance Group demonstrates its Read More…
Global cooling pledge gains US support at UN climate summit in Dubai
At the UN climate summit in Dubai on December 5, U.S. State Department officials confirmed the United States, alongside at least 60 countries, backed a crucial initiative to reduce cooling-related emissions by 2050. This Global Cooling Pledge marks a significant step towards addressing energy emissions from the cooling sector. It calls for a substantial reduction, Read More…
Rwanda treaty for asylum seekers: UK’s new approach under scrutiny
British Home Secretary James Cleverly’s visit to Rwanda on Tuesday marked the signing of a new treaty aimed at relocating asylum seekers to the African nation. This initiative comes after the UK’s Supreme Court deemed the previous deportation scheme unlawful. The Rwanda plan is a pivotal aspect of the government’s strategy to curtail migration, drawing Read More…
Manchester City charged by FA for player misconduct in Spurs showdown
On December 4, Reuters reported that Manchester City faced charges from the Football Association (FA) for failing to control their players during the thrilling 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The incident unfolded late in the game when several City players confronted referee Simon Hooper. This occurred after Hooper initially signalled play Read More…
Nigeria U17 female volleyball triumphs over Cameroon in African Nations clash
In Abuja on December 5, 2023, Nigeria’s under-17 female volleyball team secured a significant victory against Cameroon, triumphing 3-1 in the ongoing 2023 Girls’ U17 African Nations Volleyball tournament. The match, held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium’s Package B, marked a spirited comeback for the Nigerian girls after their initial loss to Egypt, showcasing a Read More…