Elon Musk and Twitter Inc may reach an agreement to end their litigation as soon as Wednesday and clear the way for the world’s richest person to close his $44 billion deal for the social media platform, a source familiar with the litigation told Reuters. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, the judge on Delaware’s Court of Chancery, wrote: “The […]
The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Mr Umar Bago on Wednesday rewarded three teachers with cars for outstanding performance and exemplary behaviour. Bago, who was represented by his running mate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba, gave out the cars during the Commemoration and Teachers Award programme, organised by the Niger State Ministry […]
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday announced the appointment of two Deputy Executive Directors for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Angeli Achrekar, who is currently Principal Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, PEPFAR, will be UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director for the Programme Branch while Christine Stegling, who is currently Executive Director […]
By Our Correspondent Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State says 394 candidates of different political parties are jostling for the 40 seats in the state’s House of Assembly. Recalls that governorship and houses of assembly elections were scheduled to hold across the country on March 11, […]
By Agency report The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has criticised North Korea for conducting a series of missile launches in recent days and called on the autocratic regime to engage in diplomacy on Tuesday. “I strongly condemn North Korea’s dangerous and destabilising missile tests,” the alliance’s leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Twitter. The missile […]
By Our Correspondent in Abuja The Federal Government has formally registered two new university-based unions – Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA). Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, announced this while presenting certificates of registration to the two new unions on Tuesday in Abuja. […]
By Our Correspondent Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Adeleke Mamora, (STI), on Tuesday, called for the sustainable implementation of Executive Order 5 with a view to fast-tracking the nation’s economic development. Mamora made the call at the inauguration of the National Dialogue on the Establishment and Implementation of the Technology and Innovation Centres […]
By Our Correspondent On Tuesday, a Lagos-based human rights campaigner, Mr Spurgeon Atatene described the Nigerian justice system as being faced with a myriad of problems, and consequently, called for an overhaul. Ataene told newsmen in Lagos that impunity and disrespect for the rule of law were primarily responsible for the decadence in the justice […]
By Agency Report Oil prices jumped nearly $4 a barrel on Monday as OPEC+ considered reducing output by more than one million barrels per day (bpd) to buttress prices with what would be its biggest cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent crude futures for December delivery rose $3.72 to $88.86 a barrel, […]
The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) says it has trained more than 50 youths in digital marketing as part of the initiatives to stem unemployment in the country. Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, in a statement on Thursday, said that youths, irrespective of their religious affiliation were selected for the training. “NASFAT is poised […]
By Our Correspondent As Nigeria clocks 62 years of statahood, the Federal Government on Wednesday, declared Monday, Oct. 3, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary celebration. Ogbenu Rauf Aregbewsola, the Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja. In a statement signed by the […]
New Zealand is preparing for the five-yearly national census in March 2023, the Statistics Department (Stats NZ), said on Wednesday. The next census will be held on March 7, 2023, Stats NZ said, adding the official count of population and dwelling gives the most complete picture of life in the country. Government Statistician and Chief […]
By our Correspondent Fadama Farmers Association, Kaduna State Chapter, has appealed to the state government and the Federal Government to assist its members, whose farmlands were submerged by flood. The Chairman, Mr Ahmad Abakwa, told newsmen on Tuesday in Kaduna that many farmers in the state had been devastated by the loss of their farms […]
By Oluwashina Iyanda The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says pilgrims enjoyed $410 reduction in accommodation fare in this year’s Hajj operation, among other services. The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, gave the scorecard during an interactive session with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. “We were able to reduce the cost of […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, May 8, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has started implementing its economic and financial inclusion strategy in phases to improve access to economic opportunities for Nigerians. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the Technical Committee of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) task force in Abuja. […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, May 4, ’25 (TNZ) The Democratic Front (TDF) says the federal government’s decision to scrap the Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship scheme is a well-thought-out step. TheNewsZenith reports that the group noted in a statement that the scheme had continued to drain the nation’s resources. TDF gave the expression in a statement […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, May 4, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to championing maternal health equity in the country. TheNewsZenith reports that the affirmation followed a successful hosting of the seventh edition of NSSF’s ‘Fireside Chat Series’ recently in Abuja. The theme of the event is “Breaking Barriers […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, May 3, ’25 (TNZ) The Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria and Overseas has inaugurated a new elected National Executive Committee to pilot the affairs of the foremost faith-based organisation. TheNewsZenith reports that the inauguration held in a special ceremony held at the National Headquarters in Surulere, Lagos. The inauguration was marked with […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, says the Customs has intercepted contraband items worth over N921 million. TheNewsZenith reports that this is as the service intensifies enforcement operations at major ports nationwide. According to the CG, the items intercepted included expired food items, […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, April 26, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has received 231 young Nigerian boys trafficked to Ghana through multi-agency coordination. TheNewsZenith reports that a coordinated multi-agency collaboration, headed by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), is facilitating their transportation back home of the victims. The victims, many of whom were lured with […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 26, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has inaugurated the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC), aimed at overhauling the nation’s seaports. TheNewsZenith reports that the committee is a joint initiative of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). This committee aims to address longstanding inefficiencies, […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, April 25, ’25 (TNZ) Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has recorded a significant milestone in its Academia-Industry partnership internships programme. TheNewsZenith reports that under the programme, at least ten top-performing students of the college have secured juicy internship placements with FrieslandCampina WAMCO PLC, Nigeria. They clinched the internship during the institution’s maiden […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, April 25, ’25 (TNZ) Life hustling in Nigeria is a vibrant tapestry woven with resilience, ingenuity, and a unique set of daily challenges. From navigating the hustling bustling streets to making ends meet, we’re all constantly learning and adapting. That’s why practical, actionable advice is so valuable. This collection of “how-to” […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 19, ’25 (TNZ) Dr Eugene Nweke, former President of the Nigeria Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), says only political will can make the 24-hour port operations achievable. TheNewsZenith reports Nweke made the remarks during the Fifth Town-Hall meeting organised by JournalNG recently in Lagos. “A 24-hour port operation is […]