Nigeria has unveiled a bold plan to stake a stronger claim in the global energy market, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announcing a $60 billion gas expansion initiative aimed at boosting exports and solidifying the country’s position as a major player in the international gas trade. Speaking on the sidelines of a
In a bold and symbolic act of defiance, a group of Italian football supporters staged a peaceful protest during the recent FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Italy and Israel. The incident, which occurred as the Israeli national anthem was being played before kickoff, saw several fans turn their backs to the pitch while holding
In a strategic move to deepen bilateral ties and enhance the experience of Umrah pilgrims, the Nusuk Majlis, a leading body under the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, held high-level talks with senior government officials and top travel agencies in the Republic of Türkiye during the recent visit of the Minister of Hajj and
Assam, India | September 10, 2025 A Muslim mechanical engineer in Assam has reportedly been denied employment after disclosing his religious identity during a recruitment process, raising concerns over workplace discrimination despite constitutional guarantees of equality. According to accounts from the candidate, the job application initially progressed smoothly until he revealed his religion, after which
Lagos, Nigeria | September 10, 2025 The Lagos State Government has enhanced the capacity of more than 350 quality assurance evaluators to improve effective monitoring and compliance in schools across the state. The initiative, according to the state Ministry of Education, is designed to ensure that evaluators are well-equipped with modern tools and methodologies to
Abuja, Nigeria | September 10, 2025 The naira strengthened against the euro on Tuesday, benefiting from ongoing socio-economic instability in France that has rattled the European Union’s financial markets. Data from the Nigerian official market showed the euro/naira exchange rate closing at N1,765/€, an improvement from N1,775/€ recorded the previous week. Analysts attribute the development
Abuja, Nigeria | September 10, 2025 The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced the enforcement of new minimum capital requirements for insurance and reinsurance companies, following the enactment of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, signed into law in August by President Bola Tinubu.Under the revised framework, insurance operators have 12 months to
DOHA/NEW YORK – September 10, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Israel’s airstrike on Hamas officials in Doha, describing it as a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar.”The UN chief’s remarks came after Israel claimed responsibility for a strike targeting Hamas leadership in the Qatari capital. Qatar swiftly denounced
Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, wife of former Ogun State Governor and founder of the Uplift Development Foundation, has officially flagged off the 2025 edition of the Foundation’s Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programme at the Telemedicine Centre of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.The event drew notable attendees, including Mrs. Bola Obasanjo, wife of former President
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) convened an emergency meeting today with all 13 scheduled domestic airlines in Abuja to address escalating issues of flight delays, cancellations, and passenger welfare. The regulator cited growing passenger frustrations and recent incidents of unruly behavior at airports as key reasons for the intervention.The meeting focused on enforcing existing
