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Tech & InnovationUS and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal in the Middle East war but were still waiting for President Donald Trump’s approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday. The development came after Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating an ong...
Tech & InnovationBy Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes currently run by KolaDaisi University. A statement issued by the university’s Registrar, Haruna Adetu, said the institution achieved the milestone following the recent a...
Tech & InnovationA report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country.nThe post 30,000 armed Fu...
Tech & InnovationNew clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy. “I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy anythi...
Tech & InnovationThe Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has raised concerns over the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda, warning that more infections are expected in the coming weeks.nThe post WHO raises alarm as E...
Tech & InnovationThe gathering of stakeholders last week in Lagos to look at policy support for the telecommunications industry, suddenly communicated the painful reality that Nigeria has continued to operate the sector with a document of over two and a half decades, whose relevance has since been overwhelmed by ...
Tech & InnovationBy Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Youths in Umuadara, Umulogho community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State have apprehended a suspect linked to the killing of Wendy Achumba, a student of the College of Nursing, Obowo. A community source said the operation was led by the youth leader, Chidiebe...
Tech & InnovationCrude oil prices fell by 5.5 per cent on Monday to about $97.6 per barrel amid growing optimism over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.nThe post US-Iran War: Oil prices drop 5.5%,...
Tech & InnovationAccording to the statement: "We have submitted all the required documents for our registered security firm, Iru Ekun Security Network, and are only waiting for the Federal Government approval which will be granted soon.“nThe post I’m awaiting FG’s approval to dislodge criminals from S/West forest...
Tech & InnovationIn a major push to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy, President Tinubu has approved certification and compliance procedures for five proposed deep seaport projects in five states, targeting the recovery of over 70 per cent of Nigerian-bound cargo currently handled by neighbouring African coun...
Tech & InnovationBy Jimoh Babatunde The founder and Chief Executive Officer of NTT Global Destinations, Elizabeth Agboola, has called forsustained dialogue and long-term partnerships to drive and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness within the global tourism ecosystem. She also called for a stronger collaboration am...
Tech & InnovationBy Prince Osuagwu In a country where thousands of brilliant technology ideas die quietly in classrooms and hostels for lack of support, Guaranty Trust Holding Company and its fintech subsidiary HabariPay may have stumbled on something far bigger than a student coding contest. At the Squad Hackath...
