The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of the controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) import charge to allow for further consultations with the finance ministry, trade experts, and key industry stakeholders. The decision, announced in a statement by NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada on Tuesday, comes amid concerns from businesses and trade associations over the […]
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reinforced their aviation partnership with the signing of an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at enhancing air connectivity and strengthening bilateral relations. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a high-level meeting […]
The Federal Government has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, according to a memo issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. The NUC stated that the decision aims to reposition private universities to better serve the […]
A group of investors led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, in an effort to restore the company’s original non-profit mission. The proposal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Monday, aims to purchase all of OpenAI’s assets and redirect the organization […]
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme (EU-SDGN) has launched a toolkit aimed at equipping community radio professionals with the skills needed for fair, accurate, and inclusive electoral reporting. Titled “Doing Civic and Voter Education: A Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria,” the resource is designed to enhance the capacity of […]
Corruption poses a major threat to global efforts in tackling climate change, Transparency International warned in its latest report on Tuesday. The graft watchdog’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index revealed that many nations playing key roles in climate action—whether as hosts of UN climate summits or as those most vulnerable to rising temperatures—scored poorly, with some […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to provide free cancer medicines to children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to bridge the gap in survival rates between wealthy and resource-limited nations. The first shipments of life-saving medicines have already been delivered to Mongolia and Uzbekistan, with additional supplies set to reach […]
Nigeria’s Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has achieved a remarkable milestone as one of six finalists for the 2024 WISE Prize for Education. Standing out as the only African organization on the shortlist, AREAi’s recognition underscores its commitment to addressing critical gaps in access to quality education for underprivileged and marginalized communities across […]
