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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says it is worrisome that in spite of concerted efforts, allegations of corruption, delays in justice dispensation and bias still persists in the judiciary. Justice Kekere-Ekun said this on Monday in Abuja while declaring open the 2025 hybrid refresher course for judges of superior courts of […]

Schneider Electric, a player in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights, becoming the only company to rank first in the Global 100 twice. Schneider Electric previously topped this annual list of the most sustainable publicly listed companies, generating annual revenues of […]

The elevation of Chibuzo Mbanefo from flight dispatcher to the rank of Captain on Air Peace Boeing 777 fleet, is another inspiring story of hard work and dedication. Mbanefo recalled his early days in aviation before joining Air Peace as a flight dispatcher. With Allen Onyema, Chairman/CEO, Air Peace Limited support, Mbanefo said he transitioned […]

Bukola Saraki, Nigeria’s former senate president has called on the federal government to reconsider plans to implement the 4 percent free-on-board (FOB) levy initiated by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Saraki, in a post on X Saturday criticised the development, stressing that it would add to the burden of many Nigerians who are already reeling […]

A Boyhood Dream at Manchester UnitedAfter 426 appearances for his boyhood club, Manchester United, and 138 goals in all competitions, Marcus Rashford, once a golden boy, will play for another club for the first time in his professional football career. At seven years old—perhaps timid but certainly determined—Rashford walked through the gates of Old Trafford […]

Nigeria is set to welcome its first fully compliant stablecoin, cNGN, licensed by both the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain a fixed value, making them practical for payments, remittances, and trading. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which experience drastic price fluctuations, […]

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has been recognised as the safest country in Africa, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking a warm and secure getaway. With temperatures reaching up to 30°C in February, the island provides a perfect escape from the winter chill, particularly for British tourists. According to a […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch its contactless passport application system across Europe, the UK, and Ireland on Friday, February 7, 2025. This announcement was made by Akinsola Akinlabi, NIS public relations officer,  in a statement issued from Abuja on Thursday. The system, which was first introduced in Canada on November 5, 2024, […]

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…Targets 558 young farmers Jibrin Barau, the deputy senate president , has introduced a N279 billion loan scheme for farmers across the 186 local government areas in the seven states of the Northwest geopolitical zone. The initiative, which was unveiled to journalists covering the Senate on Thursday, aims to support 558 young farmers by providing […]