Global oil prices inched upward on Tuesday, rebounding slightly from earlier losses as an optimistic market outlook offered support despite subdued trading ahead of the Christmas holiday. Brent crude futures rose by 42 cents, or 0.6 per cent, settling at $73.05 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 38 cents, or 0.6…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement actions against five airlines, comprising two international carriers and three domestic operators, for contravening provisions of Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations. The violations include non-payment of refunds within the stipulated timeframe, failure to adhere to NCAA directives, issues with missing and manhandled luggage, short-landed baggage,…
About 700 million people, equivalent of 8.5 per cent of the global population now live in extreme poverty on less than $2.15 a day, according to a World Bank report. The bank also added that around 3.5 billion people live on less than $6.85 a day. In a report,” 2024 Key Development Challenges in Nine…
A global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, QNET, has partnered Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI), a non-profit organization dedicated to nutrition and hunger relief, to provide nutritious food and gifts to 1,000 vulnerable children in Makoko, Lagos. Supported by QNET’s legal partner, Transblue Limited, the project is part of LFBI’s Education Enhancement Intervention for Food…
Airtel Nigeria at the weekend reaffirmed its position as a leader in innovative and impactful public relations, clinching two prestigious awards at the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) held at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The award ceremony which had: ‘Shining Stars’ as theme highlighted the telco’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and employee…
Nigeria has launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness, the country’s disease control agency said on Monday. The disease, mainly transmitted to humans via contact with food or household items contaminated with rodent urine or excrement, has infected 1,154 people in six Nigerian states. Head, Nigerian…
PIN’s major activities for the year As the curtains gradually fall on year 2024, below are highlights of the activities of Paradigm Initiative (PIN), leading pan African organisation dedicated to advancing digital rights and inclusion in the Global South. Calling government to order over Nigeria’s major data breaches In June, PIN raised the alarm over…
A pan African organisation dedicated to advancing digital rights and inclusion in the Global South, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has stressed the importance of inclusivity and policies that respect the right of the citizens as the continent pursues digital future. Executive Director at PIN, Gbenga Sesan who spoke at the just-concluded 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF)…
The Nigerian crypto landscape is fast evolving with the country becoming the second globally in adoption. This adoption comes with huge potential for economic growth. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quidax, Buchi Okoro, speaks on digital assets and crypto industry in Nigeria, the new regulatory frameworks of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and…
