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The dearth of ships in the country is affecting the maritime sector, seafarers have stated. They stated this at the recent graduation of 87 students on free basic mandatory cadet training organised by the Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research in collaboration with the Alumni Association of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology

Three Crowns Milk, a foremost brand from the stable of Friesland Campina WAMCO, is gearing up to celebrate World Milk Day on June 1 in a unique way. The brand is set to highlight the importance of sustainable dairy practices and their positive impact on consumers and the environment. As a leading player in the

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has urged President Bola Tinubu to partner with regional ethnic groups to unite the country. He said Nigeria is experiencing serious division along ethnic and religious lines. Agbakoba noted that the nation needs all hands on deck to steer it to greater heights, noting that the president should

The 2022 Europa League champions, Eintracht Frankfurt, lead the race to sign Gent petit striker Gift Orban, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a report by Voetbalkrant, other teams jostling to add him to their ranks include Union Berlin and Lille. The report also revealed that a season loan offer from Turkish champions Galatasaray with

Victor Boniface is in the running for the Jupiler Pro League Player of the Season Award, following his exceptional performances for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season. Boniface has registered nine goals and eight assists for USG in 36 appearances in the Belgian topflight this campaign and the performance of the 22-year-old is one of the

The Lagos State Government has celebrated a science student of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Dejo Segbenu, for his performance in the just-concluded 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Lagos State Education District II, Maryland celebrated the school’s Assistant Head Boy who scored 352 out of a total of 400 marks ahead of other students

The naira continued to strengthen against the United States of American dollar at the parallel market as it closed N750 per dollar on Wednesday from N763 in the previous session. Naira had appreciated by N7 against the US dollar on Tuesday after opening at N770. However, the performance of the naira was largely bearish at

As the crypto market continues to gain momentum and capture the attention of investors worldwide, it becomes increasingly vital to identify standout opportunities that have the potential to generate significant returns. Among the multitude of crypto investments available, two exceptional contenders have emerged as potential game-changers: InQubeta and The Graph. As we enter the second

Exactly two weeks ago, on Thursday May 18, Nigeria made good its promise to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership, by launching its own domestic front of the platform – known as National Plastic Action Partnership. Just like the WEF’s GPAP, Nigeria’s NPAP shall work with governments, businesses and civil society to

Over 200 public and private buildings have been destroyed in Biu town, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, following a recent windstorm. The public buildings included the town’s Government Girls Secondary School and Central Primary School, while the private buildings were residential houses. Majority of the buildings had their entire roofs completely or partially

The Office of the National Security Adviser on Wednesday entered into a partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to curb the use of illicit drugs across the country. According to a statement by the Director, Strategic Communications, ONSA, Ozoya Imohimi, the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, ONSA, Rear

Symbols of consolation, they had, by their deeds across time, reverently and consistently lifted the banners of genuine brotherhood, business integrity, dexterity, true statesmanship, exemplary industry, perseverance, and every other value of importance. And by a mixture of sheer grit and hard work, while steering their business brands, they became creators of employment, bastions of

Against all odds, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th President on Monday. It is an event that should not surprise any realist conversant with the Nigerian situation. The 2023 presidential election came with many irregularities, without a doubt, but it also presented significant shifts in Nigeria’s electoral configuration. Two of such dislocations

Igbo youth groups, under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, have declared June 5 for a two million march in Abuja to press home their resolution that the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu, should emerge as the Senate President in the 10th National Assembly. According to the group, Kalu, who

The Delta State Governor, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday met with the state Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra-ministerial Departments and agencies in the state as Deltans await the composition of a new State Executive Council. The meeting, which was held at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba, was attended by the

The National Assembly management has commenced clearance of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives for payment and collection of severance packages, as the 9th Assembly winds down. The Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, made this known in a notice to members at the plenary on Wednesday. The 9th Assembly, which was

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has suspended all transport levies imposed on commercial drivers in the state. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma. He stated that the directive was in line with the campaign promise of the governor

Three-time Czech champions, Slovan Liberec, have confirmed on their website the completion of a permanent deal for Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Liberec exercised the option to acquire the player, who had been on loan from Cyprus’s Larnaca since January. The 23-year-old played a total of 1,253 minutes in his 18 league

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has dismissed a deputy director and four other officers for various offences. The spokesperson for the agency, Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday. Adekoye explained that the offences range from corruption to demanding and receiving bribes from suspects

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that funding, investments, and a youthful population have fostered the rapid growth of the continent’s tech sector. He stated this at GITEX One Africa Digital Summit in Marrakech, Morocco on Wednesday. In a presentation on ‘What’s Accelerating Africa to Become the Next Silicon Valley?’ Sanwo-Olu said,

The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday announced the dismissal of Sgt. Ekpo Shimuyere, who was attached to the Sogunle Division, for extorting a young man of N98,000. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told journalists that the command’s Provost Department had already disrobed the

The advent of technology has brought dramatic change to our world. The invention and adoption of artificial intelligence have made it super easy for one to handle certain tasks and helped us save some money too in a way. If you are a low-income earner or run a small business, it will be hard to

Having both missed out of the Super 6 playoffs in the Nigeria professional Football League, Enugu Rangers and Plateau United have turned their attention to the Federation Cup as their only chance of picking up a continental ticket this season. Both teams will clash in one of the semi-finals in Ijebu Ode today, with the

Players in the Nigeria Professional Football League will get more exposure in the coming 2023/2024 season following the advent of a streaming platform, which will expand the coverage of the league. The live streaming of the matches is being powered by GTI on a dedicated Over the Top live platform and will be available on

Chairman, Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, says the upcoming Super 6 playoffs of the abridged 2022/23 NPFL season will bring out the best from the participating clubs and organisers,  adding that the ciountry’s topflight league had potential to become Africa’s best, The PUNCH reports. The IMC boss made this