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Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, reveals her plan to create a National Theme Song and enhance the Creative Industry, aiming to reshape Nigeria’s global image and promote positive cultural values.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has advised prepaid meter users to update their meters before November 2024. The update is free of charge and will not affect users’ current prepaid units. NERC has recommended contacting Distribution Companies (DisCos) for more information regarding the update process.
Three Nigerians based in the United Kingdom have created Tramatch, an innovative app that focuses on faith-based connections and true love. The app, established in 2023 by Ani Okono, Elijah Bassey, and Uduak Etim, offers a platform for individuals who value the principles of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Tramatch aims to provide a sanctuary where faith is the foundation for lasting relationships, allowing users to connect with partners who share their spiritual beliefs.
n Inspector of police in Imo State has been arrested after a viral video showed him assaulting a young man. The incident, which occurred in Owerri, prompted the state Commissioner of Police to order the immediate arrest of the officer. The police spokesperson confirmed that the officer is currently undergoing an orderly room trial.
Telecom operators in Nigeria are raising alarm over the “Japa syndrome,” which is causing the country to lose its best and brightest talents. The industry calls on the government to implement policies and incentives to retain local talent and address the brain drain issue.
In a shocking turn of events, Yevgeny Prigozhin, a well-known mercenary leader and founder of the Wagner private military company, has reportedly died in a plane crash. The crash occurred north of Moscow and claimed the lives of all 10 people on board. Prigozhin’s involvement in the plane crash immediately sparked suspicions, given his controversial…
Surgeons in the United Kingdom have successfully conducted the first womb transplant on a 34-year-old woman. The woman’s sister served as the living womb donor for the procedure. The recipient had a rare congenital condition that left her womb underdeveloped. The surgery took place at Churchill Hospital in Oxford and lasted nine hours. The successful outcome marks a significant advancement in reproductive medicine and offers hope to women with similar conditions.
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has struck out two separate fundamental rights enforcement suits filed by the siblings of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The suits sought to prevent the Department of State Services (DSS) from inviting, harassing, or arresting them in relation to the ongoing investigation of the suspended apex bank governor. The court ruled to strike out the cases and ordered no cost to be paid by the applicants.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced that the implementation of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) will commence in September 2023. The CCMAS document aims to guide universities in designing curricula for their programs, fostering innovation, and achieving education and training goals in Nigeria. The NUC believes that CCMAS will enhance the quality and global competitiveness of Nigerian universities
Bwala Warns Wike Over Demolition Plans in Federal Capital Territory Daniel Bwala, an aide to the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has issued a warning to Nyesom Wike, the recently appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Bwala advised Wike to approach his role with humility and caution, especially in light of…