Benue Gov. Declares Wednesday Public Holiday Ahead Of President Tinubu’s Visit To Condole With Attack Victims
The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. This announcement was contained in an official circular signed by the Secretary to…
Why Ghana banned the use of honorary doctorates and professorship in public
Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has banned the public usage of honorific doctorate and professorial titles. The directive aims to address misuse by politicians, religious leaders, and business figures, preserving academic integrity. Honorary degrees are symbolic recognitions, distinct from earned…
Fidelity Bank’s CRO assumes office as CRMI president
Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Kevin Ugwuoke. Credit: Fidelity Bank Plc Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Kevin Ugwuoke, has assumed office as the President and Chairman of the…
FIRS opens weekend tax services to ease pressure ahead of deadline
FIRS opens weekend tax services to ease pressure ahead of deadline As the June 30 deadline for Companies Income Tax (CIT) filing approaches, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has opened a weekend service window. This will give businesses…
Ethiopia to Host Second Africa Climate Summit in 2025
Ethiopia, in partnership with the African Union, is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, reaffirming its role in advancing continental climate leadership. Held under the theme “Green Talks and Green Actions,” the summit…
Lagos Assembly summons Uber, Bolt, others over labour rights violations
The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned top ride-hailing companies—Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide—to appear for a public hearing aimed at addressing growing tensions in the sector. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of…
Woman Who Lost 5 Kids In Benue Attack Speaks
Woman who lost her mother and 5 children speaks following the Yelwata attack in Benue state. It would be recalled that the community was attacked on Friday night, at about 10 pm till the early hours of Saturday morning. …
Tanzania and Uganda face potential US travel ban
The State Department has identified 36 countries of concern that might be recommended for full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days,” Rubio said. Twenty-five of these countries are in…
Sri Lanka has ‘no room for policy errors’ in economic reforms, IMF says
Sri Lanka has made substantial progress on an IMF-supported economic reform program, but more work is needed to reduce the Asian country’s 24.5% poverty rate, tackle corruption and reduce domestic debt, the global lender’s No. 2 official said Monday. In…
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signs new law allowing military trials for civilians
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law an amendment that will allow, once again, civilians to be tried in a military court under certain circumstances. A previous law permitting such trials was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in…