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Experts Outline Career, Educational Opportunities As French Week Kicks-Off Saturday

09.11.2024

French experts have said that there is a lot of benefits, educationally and career-wise, that could be derived from learning French and adopting it as a second language in Nigeria. Speaking on Saturday at the kick-off of this year’s French Week celebrations tagged, ‘French Up Your Career,’ at the University of Lagos’ Multipurpose Hall, experts...

NPA, APM Terminals Halt Fire Outbreak At Lagos Port

09.11.2024

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals at the weekend contained a fire outbreak on a crane at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa. The terminal operator said in a statement on Saturday that there were no injuries or fatalities as a result of the fire, adding that the incident did not disrupt operations at...

WTO Announces Okonjo-Iweala Sole Candidate For DG Role

09.11.2024

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Saturday confirmed that its Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is the sole candidate for the second term position. This was contained in a press statement from the organization, confirming Okonjo-Iweala’s willingness to serve a second four-year term on September 16. Saturday Telegraph recalls that the WTO formally began the process...

Anambra Govt Reacts To Arrest Of LG Chairman

09.11.2024

The Anambra State Government has reacted to the recent arrest of Franklin Nwadialo, the Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government over alleged romance scam. Nwadialo was apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Texas, United States, for allegedly orchestrating a $3.3 million romance scam. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, Dr...

Simon Insists S’Eagles Will Qualify

09.11.2024

Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon has expressed optimism regarding Super Eagles chances of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even in light of their difficult start to the qualifying series. As it stands, the three-time African champions find themselves in a challenging fifth position in Group D, having accumulated only three points...

37% Of Employed Nigerians Earn Below N100,000 Monthly

09.11.2024

2024 Savings Report by PiggyVest has revealed that approximately 37 per cent of employed Nigerians are earning less than N100,000 per month. The recent report marks a significant increase from 26 per cent recorded in 2023. This sharp rise represents a 42 per cent increase year-over-year, highlighting growing economic pressures. READ ALSO: The survey noted...

Psaltry Int’l Reaffirms Commitment To Sustainable Agribusiness, Human Devt. Drive

09.11.2024

…Supports out-growers with 600million cassava stems, agric loans, ors The Psaltry International Company Ltd., a leading African Cassava processing company, located in Iseyin local government area of Oyo State, has reaffirmed its drive for a sustainable agribusiness environment in which cassava farmers and neighbouring communities will benefit immensely. In a press release made available to...

ACHPR Expresses Concern Over Detention Of Minors By Nigerian Govt

09.11.2024

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, has expressed deep concern over the reported detention and mistreatment of detained Nigeria persons, including minors. Recall that some persons including minors were arrested in connection with charges related to their participation in protests held in August 2024. They were charged with treasonable offence although the minors...

Nigeria, Korea Trade Record 50% Increase In 3rd Qtr – Envoy

09.11.2024

The Republic of Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Kim Pan-kyu, has said the trade relations between Nigeria and Korea have recorded a 50 per cent increase in the third quarter of 2024. The envoy also disclosed that the rate of import between both countries have increased by 91 per cent with possibilities of more investments...

Remi Tinubu Flags-Off Distribution Of 45,000 U-Lesson Tablets To Nine N’Delta States

09.11.2024

…says Nigeria cannot afford to be left out of global digital village First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has flagged-off the distribution of 45,000 U-lesson tablets to nine Niger Delta states This was to ensure that the country achieved Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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