Dubai — Shoppers and investors in the United Arab Emirates are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as gold prices in Dubai witnessed a significant decline of Dh14 per gram over the past seven days, rekindling hopes of a more favourable buying window in the coming weeks. Market analysts and traders at the iconic
In a major policy shift aimed at streamlining labour entry and boosting workforce efficiency, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of a new skill-based work visa system, set to take effect from August 3. The initiative is expected to redefine how foreign workers are recruited into the country, with a clear focus
In a swift escalation of tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, Thailand has openly accused its Southeast Asian neighbour, Cambodia, of intentionally violating the recently brokered ceasefire agreement intended to halt days of deadly cross-border hostilities. The ceasefire, which came into effect on Monday, was aimed at putting an end to the violent clashes that have
Gusau — Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has officially endorsed the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir of the historic Gusau Emirate, following the approval of the kingmakers and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The announcement, which was made public through a government statement issued in Gusau,
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have assured residents across Lagos that power supply will be restored daily by 5:00 p.m. throughout the ongoing maintenance work affecting transmission infrastructure. This reassurance comes amid concerns over extended outages reported in various parts of the state since the commencement of scheduled technical maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria
Lokoja | July 29, 2025 — The Kogi State Government has announced a new policy restricting the daytime movement of heavy-duty vehicles across the state in a decisive move to curb the rising rate of road accidents. The restriction, which takes immediate effect, limits the movement of trailers, tankers, and other articulated trucks to nighttime
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | July 29, 2025 — In a bold step towards environmental sustainability and technological advancement, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a global consortium comprising the Dalberg Group and Campo Group to activate its ambitious Green Legacy Programme. The development was unveiled on
Abuja | July 29, 2025 — The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to address persistent power challenges in correctional centres across the country. This collaboration was unveiled on Monday in Abuja, as both agencies committed to improving electricity supply to custodial facilities, many of
Kaduna | July 29, 2025 — The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced the commencement of a state-wide registration exercise for unemployed youths in Kaduna, scheduled to run from July 28 to August 11, 2025. This move is part of the federal government’s renewed efforts to generate accurate data on unemployment and to design
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has showered lavish praise and financial rewards on Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their remarkable triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Each player was gifted a whopping sum of $100,000 by the President in appreciation of their outstanding performance and
