…to two "exceptionally large-scale" betting rings worth a combined $133 million, as the government cracks down on illegal gambling during the World Cup. Online gambling is banned in the communist country, but lucrative illegal operations abound prompting periodic clampdowns especially during international sporting event…

…Robert said speaking German made it easier to communicate with colleagues, deal with government offices, access opportunities that were not advertised to English-only speakers, and participate more confidently in professional settings. It also made everyday life less transactional and helped him build relationships bey…

…hydration practices, site-level health checks and stronger collaboration among government, employers, health experts and labour representatives. The event ended with a call for continued engagement and community-informed solutions to protect outdoor workers from the health impact of extreme heat.

…happened in the two villages of Mararraban Gwadaro and Tashan Bako, in Rafi Local Government Area of the state where fighting has continued to rage over land dispute. Our correspondent learnt that trouble started on June 29 at about 11.30 pm at Godoro village, when suspected armed men fired gunshots at 25 years old Ibr…

…had gone into hiding, following revelations that he had allegedly scammed the Federal Government through the creation of a fake presidential council. The arrest came on a day Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, OAGF, clarified that no Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, account was successfully opened for the…

…election, or securing at least one elective seat at the national, state, or local government level. They told the court that the ADC and the four other parties had performed poorly in both the 2023 general elections and the by-elections conducted by INEC, thereby failing to win seats across key tiers of government. The…

…have yielded little improvement because of the volume of trucks. He called on the government to reconsider the location of the terminals, arguing that relocating or shutting them down would significantly ease congestion along the road leading to Kirikiri, the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities and the Naval Barra…

…IBADAN- CONFERENCE of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals, declining service delivery, and deepening pressures on already overstretched hospitals. The position was…

…of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10. Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise to def…

…to large scale housing ecosystems and affordable housing deliver. The experts called on government to establish National Housing Delivery Frameworks and Housing Infrastructure Funds that will set clear housing production targets and finance infrastructure for housing development to address scalable. They also called me…

…carbon finance opportunities, creating additional revenue streams for developers, governments and citizens. "Population growth, urbanisation, climate change impacts and rising demand for improved living standards are all happening simultaneously, and this is putting pressure on how we build and what we build for the fu…

…ports, yet their operational capacity has remained suboptimal. He called the Federal Government to accord the revival of Delta State's ports the urgency it deserves "This appeal extends to the Delta Steel Company, Aladja, and other federal infrastructure projects requiring completion for the benefit of our citizens," h…

…participation of the finance minister underscores the strategic importance the Federal Government attaches to housing as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, industrial development, infrastructure expansion and national prosperity. According to the organiser of the show, the choice of Oyedele as the keynote sp…

…now operate some of the most sophisticated and capital-intensive infrastructure in the government. Every advancement in aircraft technology inevitably demands corresponding investment in the systems that guide, separate and protect aircraft from departure to arrival. That responsibility in Nigeria rests squarely on NAM…

…office to a ghost agency and the ultimate transmutation into a key office of government, I may have to disappoint you. This is not because of a reported court case, which is bound to suffer miscarriage, but because I hate wasting my time on a journey whose destination has been determined before the journey begins at al…

…crisis did not begin under Tinubu's administration and urged Nigerians to assess the government based on the reforms it has introduced. "We should not simply condemn the President because there is insecurity in Nigeria," he said. He pointed to the administration's push for state police as one of the measures intended t…

Paraguay’s government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend. “The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, are contrary to the valu…

…Organisers said the week-long event would focus on strengthening collaboration among government, healthcare professionals and development partners to address challenges affecting healthcare delivery, pharmaceutical supply chains, regulation and access to quality medicines. Activities will commence on July 27 with a hea…

…peacebuilding initiatives have continued to yield positive outcomes under the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda. "We want to say it unapologetically that the Niger Delta is the most peaceful region in Nigeria. There is no apology for this fact. "Our peacebuilding process in the region is working under the Renewe…

Gunmen invaded Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State and killed two people on Monday morning. Though the reason for the attack by the assailants could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report, the invaders broke into houses in a commando-style in search of their targets. A…

…addressed, and Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging the Federal Government to delay implementation until after the 2027 general election over fears it could be misused against political opponents. Okiro has repeatedly weighed in on the debate in recent months, at different times backing the dec…

…Chief Segun Osoba and publisher of Vanguardgroup of newspapers, Uncle Sam Amuka; top government officials, managing directors and editors of print, electronic and online publications and civil society groups. Also expected at the lecture are Mass Communication and Journalism lecturers and students of Caleb University,…

…century. He said the theme of the workshop underscored ICPC's commitment to supporting government efforts aimed at ensuring free, fair and equitable elections across the country. Emore warned that when electoral processes lack integrity and are characterised by malpractice, governments incur additional costs through su…

…global Pandemic Agreement. Speaking at the opening of the Seventh Meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, Tedros said every delay in finalising the agreement leaves the world less prepared for the next global health emergency. “The next pandemic will not wait for us to be re…

…expert and founder of IA-Foundation, Ibironke Adeagbo, on Monday described the Federal Government’s reported proposal to review the separation between Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School as a timely intervention that could help reduce the number of children dropping out before completing secondary educa…