The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) welcomed Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, the Director-General, and 37 other accomplished individuals into its esteemed Fellowship during a ceremony held in Lagos. This elite group comprises eminent figures from the advertising and marketing communication industry, recognised for their unwavering commitment and dedication in advancing the realms of advertising and Read More…
Rep. James Faleke, Chair of the House Committee on Finance, didn’t hold back during an interactive session in Abuja, warning that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) might face EFCC takeover due to an alleged N43 billion revenue gap reported for 2022. Faleke’s statement came amid revelations from the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Read More…
The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Dele Oyewale, cautioned the public about ATM swap fraudsters, stating that the commission had received numerous complaints concerning the issue. Oyewale, in a statement released in Ibadan and provided to newsmen, highlighted the EFCC’s investigations linking unauthorised bank withdrawals to Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit card swapping Read More…
Nigeria, alongside the United States, Britain, and 15 other nations, revealed an international pact aimed at ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) from malicious use. Emphasising the need for AI systems to be “secure by design,” the 20-page document focuses on urging companies involved in AI development and utilisation to prioritise public and customer Read More…
Finance Minister Olawale Edun announced the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval of a $1 billion concessional loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) aimed at bolstering the budget and enhancing foreign exchange reserves. Edun revealed the loan details, citing a 4.2% interest rate over 25 years with an eight-year moratorium, following a cabinet meeting in Read More…
Israeli forces and Hamas fighters appeared to be abiding by a truce for a fifth morning on Tuesday, after a four-day ceasefire was extended at the last minute for at least two days to let more hostages go free. A single column of black smoke could be seen rising above the obliterated wasteland of the Read More…
The Codex Alimentarius Commission, marking its 60th anniversary within the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, has grown from 30 to 189 members, evolving into a global food standards body. FAO chief Qu Dongyu highlighted this milestone, emphasising its mission as a means to protect consumers and producers globally and reduce trade Read More…
In Monday’s Asian Champions League clash between Al-Nassr and Persepolis, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased exceptional sportsmanship. The forward, renowned for his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid, found himself at the centre of a penalty call after a challenge by Sorous Rafiei early in the Group E game in Riyadh. Despite being awarded the penalty, Read More…
In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo, emphasised the importance of reinforcing key departments of the team with fresh home-based and foreign professionals rather than an immediate sacking of Head Coach José Peseiro. Amidst the Super Eagles’ lacklustre performance in the ongoing 2026 Read More…
The Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute (NBA-HRI) has urged for the adoption and effective execution of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015. Mr. Chino Obiagwu (SAN), Chairman of NBA-HRI, alongside Ms. Rashidat Muhammad, Secretary, emphasised this during a gathering in Lagos, marking the commencement of 16 days of activism against gender violence. According Read More…
