Written by The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5 as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed in a Wednesday statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Ajani congratulated Muslims across … Continue reading “Eid-Ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Friday Public Holiday”
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday distanced himself from the opposition coalition against the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Sirika, a two-term minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, issued the rebuttal in an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief. “No I am not,” he said in reaction to reports suggesting … Continue reading “I’m Not In Any Coalition Against Tinubu’s Re-Election, Says Ex-Minister Sirika”
British oil giant Shell announced Wednesday it has abandoned construction of one of Europe’s largest biofuel plants in the Netherlands, as it focuses on its fossil fuels business. Faced with weak market conditions, the company last year suspended construction of the renewables biofuel factory in Rotterdam that was intended to produce sustainable aviation fuel … Continue reading “Shell Abandons Huge Biofuel Project In Netherlands”
Japanese government bond yields hit a record high on Wednesday, following rises in the United States and Europe on the back of concerns about political uncertainty and public finances. Bloomberg News reported that the yield on 30-year bonds reached 3.290 per cent, the highest on record. The yield also rose on Japanese debt of … Continue reading “Japan 30-Year Bond Yields Hit Record High”
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travelled to Beijing with his daughter and possible heir Kim Ju Ae, state media images showed, to attend a massive military parade Wednesday. It is the first known international appearance by the teenager, who has attended multiple North Korean weapons tests alongside her dad, and analysts say it … Continue reading “Daughter of North Korea’s Kim Makes Global ‘Debut’ On China Trip”
Underwater drones, massive missiles and laser weapons dazzled crowds on Wednesday at a major military parade in Beijing, a show of strength for China as frictions with Washington simmer. Military experts have been closely eyeing the event, attended by several key foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong … Continue reading “Beijing Shows Off Drones, Missiles And Lasers In Military Parade”
Rapper Cardi B was cleared of assault Tuesday in a $24 million civil trial in which the star was accused of slashing a woman’s face with her fingernails. A colorful hearing in Los Angeles last week saw the “WAP” artist sporting wildly different wigs and sparring with lawyers, sparking a multitude of viral moments. … Continue reading “Court Clears Cardi B Of Assault In California Case”
The Federal Government has kick-started the training, certification, and job placement of 100,000 construction artisans across Nigeria. The training will be implemented in partnership with Polaris Capital Limited, as formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday. The three-year initiative will be funded through federal budget allocations, private sector investment, and donor contributions. … Continue reading “FG Begins Training Of 100,000 Construction Artisans Nationwide”
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has said that Nigeria is creating an enabling environment to generate over 50 million jobs for the teeming unemployed Nigerians. A statement by the BPE on Tuesday said the move is to deliver sustained and inclusive growth. While showcasing the scorecard and its milestone achievements in Abuja, the Director General of … Continue reading “FG Creating Enabling Environment To Generate Over 50 million Jobs — BPE”
Asia markets were down on Wednesday while gold extended its six-day rally after reaching a record high as investors sought safe havens following a selloff in equity and bond markets. Bullion for immediate delivery hit a fresh record as Asia markets opened, climbing 0.4 per cent to hit $3,546.96 an ounce. Prices have risen … Continue reading “Asia Markets Down As Gold Hits Fresh High”