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Kaduna finance commissioner receives award for excellence

The Honorable Commissioner of Finance, Hon. Shizzer Nasara Bada, has been recognized for her exceptional service by the Professional Women…

Malaysia soccer star in ‘critical but stable condition’ after acid attack

A star player for Malaysia’s soccer team is in “critical but stable condition” after an acid attack that left him…

NLC rejects FG’s cybersecurity levy, calls for immediate stoppage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005)…

NGO wants digital literacy introduced into school curriculum

Mr Kingsley Ezejiaku, Chief Executive Officer, Dumena Education, has urged school owners to introduce and integrate digital literacy courses into…

Naira slides to N1,416.57 to the dollar at official market

The naira on Tuesday depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,416.57 to the dollar. Data from the official trading…

Nigeria, others to face food insecurity, IRC says

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is extremely concerned about escalating food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central African countries.…

Maradona’s ‘stolen’ Golden Ball to be auctioned off in France

Diego Maradona’s “stolen” Golden Ball trophy, awarded for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, has been…

Miss USA resigns title on mental health grounds

Reigning Miss USA Noelia Voigt has resigned her title, citing mental health reasons. Ms Voigt, who won the annual competition…

TikTok moves to block US law that could ban app

TikTok has filed a lawsuit aiming to block a US law that would ban the video app in the country…

Police overpower two kidnappers in Ogun, hunt for four gang members

The Ogun State Police Command said it has overpowered two kidnappers in the state while concerted effort is ongoing to…