Author: Akintayo Adams

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the suspension of the implementation of the new revised scheme of service for polytechnics in the country. The suspension of the scheme of service is sequel to the warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) as the ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on the matter to withdraw the scheme ends on Monday. ASUP had deplored some areas in the scheme and called for its withdrawal. The suspension of the scheme of service was contained in a circular dated July 19, 2024, and signed by the Executive Secretary…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms on Friday for violating data privacy laws. The FCCPC reported that Meta’s data-sharing practices on its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms violated local consumer and data protection regulations Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said this on Friday. Meta did not immediately comment, but the FCCPC stated that the company had provided some documents and retained counsel who have met and engaged with the agency. FCCPC Chief, Abdullahi, said…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana on Saturday to participate in the sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). The meeting includes the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesperson. He is expected back in Nigeria after the meeting. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced on Thursday that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery is still in the pre-commissioning stage and has not yet been licensed. NMDPRA Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed this while speaking to state house correspondents. The NMDPRA Boss said the allegations raised by the refinery that its operations are being scuttled owing to a lack of supply of crude oil by International Oil Companies (IOCs) are untrue. “Well, just like you rightly asked, there are lots of concerns about the supply of petroleum products nationwide and the claims by some…

A Nigerian woman has stirred social media with a TikTok video celebrating eight years of marriage without cheating. The video, shared by user @beautyandfamily, shows the woman and her husband enjoying a joyful moment together at home. In the video, the proud wife expresses her deep appreciation for her husband, calling him “the best man.” She enthusiastically praised their unwavering commitment to each other, captioning the video, “8 years together without cheating. My hubby is the best.” The video has sparked a wave of reactions among viewers, with many taking to the comments section to voice their opinions. @user9097335740423 said: “I believe…

Famous Afrobeat singer Adekunle Gold recently addressed an unwarranted question from a fan regarding who is richer between him and his wife, Simi. The incident occurred after Adekunle Gold used the X platform to promote Simi’s newly released 14-track album, LOST AND FOUND, featuring Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Tiwa Savage, Lojay and others. A curious fan commented on the post, asking, “Who’s richer btw you and Simi? I wan know.” Adekunle Gold responded by urging the fan to “warm eba,” a subtle way of dismissing irrelevant questions. His reply, “Are you familiar with Eba?” triggered hilarious comments from others who…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – GCFR has pledged to give 36 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Organized Labour of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he made the promise on Thursday during his meeting with the leadership of the NLC and the TUC over the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. “As a way of ameliorating the high cost of living by workers, President Bola Tinubu has promised to give 36 CNG-powered buses with a sitting capacity of 100…

Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states are some days from darkness as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has issued the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) a five-working-day disconnection notice over non-compliance with the provisions of the Market Rules. This was contained in a disconnection notice signed on Friday by TCN’s Market Operator, Ali Ahmad. TCN stated that the proposed disconnection date is July 28, 2024. “The Market Operator hereby issues a disconnection order for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for its non-compliance with the provisions of the Market Rules. “The defaulting Market Participant, AEDC, has been duly notified of…

The University of Malta Scholarship Programs offer tuition fee waivers ranging from 40 to 100 percent for the most deserving students from outside the European Union/EEA. The fee waiver applies for the normal duration of the program being followed. However, if extensions of the period of study are required, these may not necessarily be eligible for a fee waiver. Scholarship Programs Summary: Eligibility Requirements: To be considered for the University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarships, you must: Benefits: Required Documents: To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents: Application: Qualified Individuals are requested to apply via the University…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have announced the interception of a batch of seven containers with 1,229,400 bottles of codeine worth ₦9,835,200,000.00. The shipments were seized at the Onne Ports in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The seizure was made known in a statement on Friday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi. “Barely three weeks after seizing 6,125 cartons of codeine syrup containing 1,050,000 bottles of the opioid worth over ₦7,350,000,000.00 in street value, at the Port Harcourt Ports complex, Onne, Rivers State, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have again intercepted…