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Tech & InnovationBy Nnasom David A four-man delegation of concerned elders representing former Nigeria Airways workers has revealed that the delay in releasing the approved N36 billion final tranche of their entitlements is linked to the inability of relevant authorities to locate the required presidential approv...
Tech & InnovationBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja A leaked directive from the Federal Ministry of Education has revealed a major intervention by the Federal Government in the affairs of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), with the institution’s Vice-Chancellor ordered to immediately withdraw the appointme...
Tech & InnovationBy Mary Agbabiaka More than a year after the death of veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, his widow has called on Nigerians for help, saying her family is struggling to survive amid worsening financial difficulties that have left them unable to afford rent, electricity...
Tech & InnovationA new global report released on Wednesday has revealed that over 655 million people across the world still live without electricity, while nearly two billion continue to rely on polluting fuels for cooking, exposing them to severe health risks and widening inequalities.nThe post Electricity: 655m...
Tech & InnovationZedcrest Securities, the stockbroking subsidiary of Zedcrest Group, has launched stocks trading on the Zedcrest Wealth App, enabling clients to buy and sell shares of over 150 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) directly from their mobile devices. The launch represents another milesto...
Tech & InnovationThe United States has sanctioned a Lagos-based ISIS financier,, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, 35, and three bureaux de change linked to him for allegedly moving funds for the group, as part of a sweeping action targeting ISIS financial networks across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa.nThe post G...
Tech & InnovationDjed Spence appeared to bypass Thomas Partey during the pre-match handshakes ahead of England’s World Cup Group L clash against Ghana, amid the ongoing legal case involving the former Arsenal midfielder.'n
Tech & InnovationManchester United have secured the majority of the land required for their proposed new 100,000-seater stadium, taking a significant step towards building what would become the largest sporting arena in the United Kingdom.nThe post US offers fast-track visa interviews within 10 days for applicant...
Tech & InnovationThe trial of detained former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai continued before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, as the Federal Government called another witness to testify.n
Tech & InnovationValueJet has reaffirmed its commitment to safety, operational excellence and human capital development as its aircraft maintenance engineers commenced participation in Boeing’s Advanced Technical Training Programme for Nigerian airline engineers. The programme officially began in Lagos on June 16...
Tech & InnovationBy Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) have arrested two elderly men, an 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and a 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, over alleged involvement in the sale of illicit drugs to teenage secondary scho...
Tech & InnovationBy Ayo Onikoyi Anambra State-born actress and psychology graduate, Sharon Francis, has shared her views on acting, the evolving nature of Nollywood films, and the growing use of sexual content in movie productions. Speaking in an interview, Francis revealed that her passion for acting began at a ...
