Under the directives of His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MCICT), Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has formally launched the National Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence, alongside the adoption of the Guiding Manual on the
By Amidat Shittu In a colorful and emotion laden ceremony held on July 25, 2025, the Pedro Primary School Old Students Association, 1983 Set, hosted the second edition of its “Recognition of Excellence Programme” at the school premises in Somolu Bariga, Lagos. The event, aimed at celebrating academic distinction and reinforcing the culture of gratitude,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to step up their commitment towards delivering tangible development at the grassroots level, following the recent disbursement of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In a statement addressing the nation, Tinubu emphasized the critical role of state leadership in translating federal allocations into meaningful projects
BUA Cement Plc has stunned investors with a staggering 510.6 per cent surge in pre-tax profit for the second quarter of 2025, driven by booming cement sales and a significant windfall from foreign‑exchange gains. For the period, the company recorded ₦289 billion in revenue from cement alone, reflecting strong domestic demand and effective price management.
Nigeria’s cashless economy continues to gather steam as the total value of electronic payment transactions in the first quarter of 2025 soared to an impressive ₦284.9 trillion. This marks a significant increase compared to previous quarters, underscoring the country’s accelerated adoption of digital financial services across retail, corporate, and government sectors. According to the latest
Saudi authorities have issued urgent warnings as the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts moderate to heavy thunderstorms, sand- and dust-laden winds, potential hail, and flash flooding sweeping across the Kingdom from Friday through Monday According to Gulf News, the western provinces—including Makkah, Taif, Al Jumum, Kamil, Adham, Al Mawiyah, Khormah, Raniyah and Turbah—are expected
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – TAJ Bank has suffered a fresh system error resulting in the wrongful transfer of ₦957 million and has now withdrawn its earlier legal suit filed to recover the funds from 26 commercial banks and financial technology companies. The new financial glitch, which occurred amid ongoing efforts to resolve earlier reversals,
Umuahia, July 25, 2025 – Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that the state government is in advanced negotiations to assume full responsibility for electricity distribution in eight Local Government Areas currently serviced by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). The governor made this known while addressing a delegation during a state executive
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a coordinated evacuation plan for its nationals stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) following reports that they were abandoned by their foreign work sponsors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui, in collaboration with local authorities and
Enugu, July 25, 2025 – The Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has defended the recent electricity tariff review, citing the need to align pricing with service improvement and long-term power infrastructure development. The commission also projected that electricity demand in Enugu State would reach 700 megawatts by the year 2031. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement
