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President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with military strikes and economic penalties if Tehran refuses to reach a new nuclear agreement with the United States. In his first comments since Iran rejected direct negotiations with Washington last week, Trump told NBC News that U.S. and Iranian officials were communicating, though he provided no details. […]

Over six months after the approval of a new monthly allowance of N77,000 for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Federal Government has commenced the payment. Although some corps members have confirmed receipt of the new allowance, many across the country are yet to receive. Before the commencement of the payment, many […]

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The Government of Canada has announced an investment of up to $14.3 million to address healthcare workforce shortages. The funding will be directed through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) to support internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) in securing employment within the country’s healthcare system. The investment aims to fast-track over 3,500 IEHPs into the […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has pledged to aggressively pursue revenue collection through taxes and ground rent payments to fund impactful projects in Abuja. This comes on the heels of a record N262 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for 2024. In a statement issued on Friday by […]

FoodCo, one of the top retailers in Nigeria and one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, has urged Nigerian women to prioritise mental health and personal growth by equipping themselves with the relevant tools to help them navigate daily pressure. This was made known at the Women’s Health and Personal Effectiveness Conference organised by the company to […]

Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. With a population projected to surpass 400 million by 2050, the question is no longer whether we can feed ourselves—it is how we will do so sustainably. Every day, millions of Nigerians face rising food prices, supply chain disruptions, and the looming threat of climate change, all while the […]

Adedoyin Anyaehie is an accomplished leader and banking professional with extensive experience in commercial banking and wealth management. She excels in business development, driving growth, and leading high-performing teams focused on collaboration, innovation, and service excellence. Her expertise includes business strategy, driving value for customers in both retail and wholesale banking, including large corporations, government […]

Zap Africa, Nigeria’s leading non-custodial exchange, has initiated legal action against payment solution provider Paystack, to protect their brand identity from the unauthorised usage of its name. Paystack recently launched a consumer-focused product called “ Zap by Paystack,” which caused brand confusion. “We’ve been building Zap for 3 years, intentionally and with full ownership. The […]

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on works to conduct a forensic probe into the allocation, expenditure, and outcomes of the N1.242 trillion Sukuk funds raised from 2017 to 2024, identifying instances of diversion, inflation, or contractor noncompliance. The Green Chamber also mandated the Ministry of Works to provide the Committee on Works […]