Author: Damilola Oladoke
Rescuers in Nepal carried out a controlled explosion early Monday at a Trishuli hydropower tunnel in a bid to reach hundreds of workers trapped since Wednesday’s catastrophic flash flood and mudslide, triggered by a glacial collapse near the Tibet border. Authorities now put the death toll at 939, with 3,925 people still missing (including 592 […]
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has warned that Nigeria must generate enough decent jobs to absorb the estimated three million young people who enter the labour market every year or risk turning its large youth population into a source of pressure rather than an economic advantage. With the country’s population above 220 million and […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria will no longer accept the dehumanisation or mistreatment of its citizens in South Africa. Speaking in Luanda, Angola, on Monday before returning home, Shettima said Nigeria remains committed to resolving issues through dialogue but will firmly reject any attacks on the dignity and safety of Nigerians. He […]
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) says its upcoming NigComSat-2A and 2B satellites will help track criminals and provide secure communications for troops in remote areas. Managing Director Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen told News outlets the satellites will support surveillance and digital mapping where ground infrastructure is weak or easily compromised. She noted that forces operating in […]
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has cautioned that the rise of artificial intelligence could trigger one of the most turbulent periods in human history, with many jobs disappearing forever and governments lagging in preparation. In a lengthy essay published on his Gates Notes website, Gates said AI may either become the greatest equaliser or the worst […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (c) has secured the forfeiture of more than 500 million dollars in cash and assets to the Federal Government over the past three years, Chairman Ola Olukoyede has said. Speaking at the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime in the United Kingdom, Olukoyede attributed the recoveries to Nigeria’s non-conviction-based […]
Lagos State has blamed electricity regulators for failing to meter all consumers, despite existing laws requiring it. Energy Commissioner Biodun Ogunleye said the state has provided the necessary policies and legal framework, placing the responsibility for enforcement on federal and state regulators. He urged residents to reject energy theft, obtain meters, and manage consumption while […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria LNG (NLNG) to maximise the economic value of the country’s gas reserves instead of allowing them to be wasted through flaring. Speaking at the State House on Wednesday while receiving the NLNG Board, led by Managing Director Adeleye Falade, Tinubu stressed the need for greater domestic utilisation of gas. […]
The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the fourth International Logistics Conference from 19th to 20th November 2026 in Sarajevo. The event aims to bring together logistics experts, freight forwarders, transporters, company representatives, institutions and academics. VTK President Zdravko Marinković highlighted logistics as key to economic competitiveness and regional and global market […]
Nigeria’s petrol imports increased in July 2026 after domestic refining dropped sharply. Total petrol supply fell 10% to 45.5 million litres a day, with local production down 21% to 25.8 million litres daily while imports rose 9% to 19.7 million litres. The Dangote refinery still dominated, operating above 71% capacity and supplying about 25.9 million […]
