The United State government has reminded its citizens to carry valid US passports when traveling to and from the United States. The requirement applies to all US citizens, including children and those with dual citizenship. In a post on X on Sunday, the United States Mission in Nigeria said, “U.S. …
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Katsina govt disburses N3.6bn for community projects, rehabilitates 3,900 facilities
The Katsina State Government says it has disbursed N3.61 billion to communities, resulting in the rehabilitation of more than 3,900 public facilities across the state. The State Programme Coordinator, Community Development Programme (CDP), Associate Prof. Kamaluddeen Kabir, disclosed this on Saturday during a maiden media parley in Katsina. Kabir said …
Read More »Miracle, Adejare win inaugural Pius Oleghe Poetry Prize
Uzoigwe Miracle and Goodness Adejare have emerged winners of the inaugural Pius Oleghe Poetry and Literary Awards (POPALS), following a rigorous adjudication process. The POPALS organisers disclosed this in a statement signed by Prof. Remi Raji and Nnamdi Okose, Literary Directors of the Pius Oleghe Poetry Prize and made available …
Read More »UNN Convocation: Tinubu restates administration’s commitment to education
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to always invest in education in order to improve access to quality education in Nigeria. Tinubu said this in Nsukka on Saturday during the 55th University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Convocation for the conferment of postgraduate diplomas, higher degrees, title of professor …
Read More »Smartcomply unveils “Adhere” for financial institutions’ identity verification, fraud detection, AML
Smartcomply, a smart security solutions company has unveiled a new product, Adhere, an Artificial Intelligence-powered Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud detection and identity verification solutions for financial institutions. The Chief Technical Officer, Smartcomply, Anita Ajalla, who spoke during the unveiling of Adhere, at the Compliance Frontline Forum in Lagos on Friday, …
Read More »Indonesia arrests ex-prosecutor after seizing US$19mil and gold
The arrest follows former anti-graft prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah’s resignation on July 11 after raids on his properties. JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities arrested a former anti-graft prosecutor after seizing millions of dollars and more than 70kg of gold bars from his home and other properties, an official said on Friday. Southeast Asia’s …
Read More »Arsenal plans potential bid for Vinicius Jr amid interest in Alvarez
Premier League champions Arsenal are looking into a potential deal for Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. There has been no club-to-club contact, but the interest is real, according to Sky Sports. Vinicius Jr, 26, is one of a number of forward targets Arsenal are exploring, with Julian Alvarez, …
Read More »2027: U3 youth endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori, APC candidates
Youths from Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency of Delta, on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general election. The youth under the umbrella “U3 Forum, Youth Wing” also endorsed Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Sen. Ede Dafinone, Rev. Francis Waive and other candidates of the All …
Read More »Ecobank unveils podcast to promote entrepreneurship in Africa
Ecobank Nigeria has introduced “Scaling Up!!!”, a business storytelling podcast, aimed at inspiring, educating and empowering entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders across Africa. The bank, in a statement on Saturday, said that the podcast underscored its commitment to supporting businesses beyond financial services by providing a platform for entrepreneurs to …
Read More »Soso Soberekon weds his bride, Princess Ebiere
Entertainment executive and businessman Soso Soberekon has officially tied the knot with his bride, Princess Ebiere, in a lavish traditional wedding ceremony held in Warri, Delta State. The star-studded celebration drew an impressive mix of traditional chiefs, dignitaries and Nigerian celebrities, all gathered to witness the couple’s special day. The …
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