Eid-Ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Friday Public Holiday
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…
I’m Not In Any Coalition Against Tinubu’s Re-Election, Says Ex-Minister Sirika
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…
Shell Abandons Huge Biofuel Project In Netherlands
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…
Japan 30-Year Bond Yields Hit Record High
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…
Daughter of North Korea’s Kim Makes Global ‘Debut’ On China Trip
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…
Beijing Shows Off Drones, Missiles And Lasers In Military Parade
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…
Court Clears Cardi B Of Assault In California Case
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…
FG Begins Training Of 100,000 Construction Artisans Nationwide
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…
FG Creating Enabling Environment To Generate Over 50 million Jobs — BPE
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…
Asia Markets Down As Gold Hits Fresh High
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.…