Canada To Further Cut International Student, Foreign Worker Permits
Canada announced Wednesday it was slashing international student permits next year, and tightening foreign worker rules to further bring down the number of temporary residents in the country.
Nigerian footballer Olatunji roars ‘I am a Chosen’ after stunning Champions League goal
Nigerian footballer Victor Olatunji made a bold statement after delivering a standout performance in Sparta Prague’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Salzburg on Wednesday.
Nigeria eyes top spot in $7.7 trillion Halal Market, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s determination to become a leading hub in the global halal economy, positioning the country as a key player in a market projected to reach $7.7 trillion by 2025.
Lagos GDP soars: Sanwo-Olu attributes success to strategic economic initiatives
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a significant increase in the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the past five years, attributing the growth to well-planned ideas and economic policies implemented by his administration.
Lagos AG to EFCC: You lied, I didn’t delay US Bizman’s fraud trial
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has refuted the claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that while in private practice he was responsible for several adjournments in the trial of an American, Marco Ramirez, who was convicted last week in Lagos for a $1.2 million EB-5 visa scam.
IGP Appoints Disu As FCT CP, Redeploys Two Others
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has redeployed Police Commissioner Tunji Disu from the Rivers State Police Command to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command.
Gunshots As EFCC Operatives Attempt To Arrest Yahaya Bello
Gunshots rent the air on Wednesday night when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to arrest former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, at the Kogi State Governor’s lodge in the Asokoro District in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
FG To Nigerians: Lagdo Dam Water Has Been Released, Relocate From Floodplains
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), on Thursday, said water from the Lagdo Dam in neighbouring francophone country, Cameroon, has been released into River Niger and River Benue in Nigeria’s North Central.
SSANU, NASU Issue Three-Week Ultimatum, Threaten Indefinite Strike
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if their outstanding salaries are not paid within three weeks.
Arsenal’s Odegaard Faces Lengthy Injury Absence
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be out “for a while” with an ankle injury he suffered on international duty with Norway, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday.