Nigeria Qualifies for Second Round of World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria has officially secured qualification for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after finishing among the teams that advanced from the group stage. The Super Eagles booked their place following a successful qualifying campaign, keeping alive their…
Shakira Launches FIFA Fundraiser for Venezuelan Children
Global music star Shakira has partnered with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to raise money in support of vulnerable children from Venezuela, helping improve access to education and essential learning resources. The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for…
Indonesia turns coconut waste into poultry feed
A project in Indonesia’s Aceh Province has enabled local poultry farmers to reduce feed costs by up to 60% by converting coconut waste into a valuable feed ingredient. The initiative was launched by state-owned company Semen Indonesia through its subsidiary…
Peter Obi Blames Poor Leadership for UN Food Crisis Warning in Northern Nigeria
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to a recent United Nations warning about worsening food insecurity in Northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a consequence of poor leadership and years of inadequate governance. Obi said the warning should…
TCN Announces Planned Power Outage at Abuja Transmission Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Abuja due to planned maintenance work at one of its transmission substations. According to the announcement, the temporary shutdown is necessary to allow engineers to…
270 Ugandans Return Home from South Africa
More than 270 Ugandan nationals have safely returned home from South Africa as the Ugandan government commenced an evacuation exercise aimed at assisting citizens facing difficult circumstances abroad. The returnees arrived in Uganda through a coordinated operation involving relevant government…
FG Pays Over ₦39 Billion in Outstanding Pension Arrears to Thousands of Retirees
The Federal Government has disbursed more than ₦39 billion in inherited pension liabilities under the Defined Benefit Scheme, providing long-awaited relief to thousands of pensioners from several defunct government-owned institutions and financial establishments. According to the breakdown, the payments cover…