Written by By Victor Ahiuma-Young Geneva: Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has urged parliamentarians across the world to take bold legislative steps that would turn the promise of digital trade into a shared engine of growth, stressing that Africa was determined to shape its own destiny in the fast-moving global economy. Speaking at … Continue reading “Reps Deputy Speaker champions Africa’s digital trade drive at WTO-IPU meet”
By Juliet Umeh MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, has announced the approval of a new spectrum lease agreement with 9Mobile. This move is expected to enhance national roaming, expand network capacity, and accelerate digital inclusion across the country. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, and the investing public, MTN disclosed that the Nigerian … Continue reading “MTN secures fresh spectrum lease from 9Mobile to boost digital inclusion”
…Calls on Governor to Present Appropriation Bill By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to forward the list of commissioner nominees for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions. The Assembly also urged the governor to present an appropriation bill that reflects current realities … Continue reading “Rivers Assembly urges Fubara to forward list of commissioners for confirmation”
By Juliet Umeh Malaysia—Quest International University, QIU, has warned against fraudulent claims of affiliation in Nigeria and other countries, clarifying that it operates solely in Malaysia and, therefore, had no campuses or agents abroad. Vice-Chancellor/CEO of QIU, Prof. Zita Mamafami, while addressing journalists from Africa on the school’s campus, emphasised that the university had never … Continue reading “Quest Int’l Varsity warns Nigerians against fake agents, scholarships”
Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, is the Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Electoral Reform Committee. In this interview with Vanguard Law and Human Rights, he highlights vague provisions on electronic transmission of results, the heavy evidentiary burden on petitioners, and the misuse of “substantial compliance,” in the Electoral Act. The former NBA 2nd Vice President insists … Continue reading “BVAS, IReV require stronger legal backing for poll credibility — Ubani, SAN”
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report EUROPEAN Union Executive has called for a suspension of free trade with Israel and sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission, had already floated the proposal to suspend the trade parts of the EU-Israel … Continue reading “European Commission proposes freezing free-trade with Israel over Gaza”
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, says the trade value between Nigeria and Britain, which currently stands at 7.9 billion pounds (N16 trillion) has hit an unprecedented level. Montgomery made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Abuja yesterday. He lauded the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership, … Continue reading “Nigeria, UK N16tr current trade value, highest ever — High Commissioner”
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has said after almost 20 years, Nigeria would take delivery of dry lease aircraft on Oct. 6. He disclosed this at the groundbreaking ceremony of Air Peaces’ maintenance hanger at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, in Lagos. According to him, the first dry lease will … Continue reading “Nigeria to receive first dry lease after almost 20 years — Keyamo”
Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time winner sparked a confrontation between Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Liverpool fans at Anfield as the Reds opened their Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday. Simeone was shown a red card in the aftermath of Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header after his side had come from 2-0 … Continue reading “UCL: Van Dijk wins it late for Liverpool, Atletico coach Simeone gets red”
Legendary Super Falcons defender, Onome Ebi, has officially retired from professional football, closing the curtain on a remarkable career that spanned over two decades with Nigeria’s women’s national team. Ebi announced her decision in a post on her X account on Wednesday. She wrote: “Today, I officially retire from professional football. The journey has been … Continue reading “Super Falcons icon Onome Ebi announces retirement from football”