The Federal Government has paid workers of the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company the total sum of N38.9bn as salaries and allowances in 10 years, Saturday PUNCH reports. This is despite the inability of the company to produce a single sheet of steel since its inception. The Ajaokuta […]
Nigeria has been ranked 92nd on the Henley Passport Index, highlighting the challenges its citizens face regarding international travel freedom. The index, which ranks countries based on the number of destinations their passport holders can access without a prior visa, shows Nigeria lagging behind many […]
The National Youth Service Corps has announced the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course. The announcement was contained in a circular dated August 7, 2023, and titled “2024 Batch “B” Orientation Course”. It was signed by the Director PRS Ahmed Ikaka […]
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, and MTN Nigeria have announced the renewal and extension of their Nigerian tower Master Lease Agreements until December 2032. The agreement, according to a statement on Wednesday, covers approximately 13,500 tenancy contracts, with the renewal including around […]
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has shifted her focus to the women’s 4x100m relay after finishing sixth in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ofili, who competed from lane nine, clocked 22.24 seconds, just 0.04 seconds behind bronze medallist Brittany Brown of the […]
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confidently stated that Victor Osimhen will not take a pay cut to facilitate his move to Chelsea, The PUNCH reports. The Italian hinted that Chelsea’s pursuit of the Napoli striker could allegedly ‘go down to the final week of […]
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, has expressed hope that the suspension of duties and taxes on imported food items over some time would help reduce food prices. Adeniyi stated that his service is dedicated to implementing the policy as outlined by the government.He spoke […]
The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission has released the results of the computer-based tests for the recruitment of teachers into secondary schools in the state, saying about 9,000 candidates passed. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission, Akinade Alamu, in […]
Nigeria sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, will compete at the final of the men’s 400m at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. Ogazi, 19, running in the third semi-final, clinched third place with an impressive time of 44.41 seconds, earning him a spot in the […]
Nigerian sprinter Rosemary Chukwuma has been pitted against stronger oppositions for Saturday’s (today) women’s 100m semi-finals at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Punch Sports Extra reports. The 22-year-old will go against reigning world champion Sha’Carri Richardson, five-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one-time Diamond League […]
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