Abuja: Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), has highlighted the significant threat that Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) pose to counterterrorism operations. Laka made these remarks during …
Abuja: Mr Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, has urged Nigeria to prioritize investments in safety, infrastructure, and tourism promotion to stimulate economic growth and development. Yang made this appeal during a se…
Abuja: Ms Omolola Oloworaran, the Acting Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to continue their participation in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Oloworaran made this appeal d…
Abuja: The Nasarawa Government and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) have agreed on a partnership to deliver affordable homes for civil servants in the state. Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, announced this collaboratio…
ABUJA: Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs, has called upon women and youths in Nigeria to take an active role in reshaping the country’s future through innovation and creativity. Speaking at the Future Planters Young Women Le…
Kaduna: Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have neutralised over 50 Boko Haram members during a cross-fire at Farin-Kasa Area, Chukun LGA in Kaduna. A statement by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, confirmed tha…
Guangdong: Typhoon Man-yi is making its presence felt as it approaches south China’s Guangdong Province, bringing with it tidal waves that have led to significant waterlogging in multiple cities and towns. The impending storm has also prompted the sus…
Dalian: Iron ore futures closed higher on Tuesday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). The most active iron ore contract for January 2025 delivery increased by 23 yuan, approximately 3.2 U.S. dollars, to end at 776 yuan per tonne…
Islamabad: Greening education systems is essential for empowering youth and building a climate-resilient society in Pakistan, stated Romina Khurshid Alam, the coordinator to the Pakistani prime minister on climate change and environmental coordination…
Jakarta: Indonesia’s Trade Ministry has projected significant growth in the nation’s export sector, anticipating an increase of up to 9.6 percent by 2029. This forecast is attributed to rising global trade, as confirmed by a ministry official on Tuesd…
Beijing: Chinese stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rising 0.67 percent to reach 3,346.01 points. The Shenzhen Component Index also experienced a significant uplift, closing 1.9 percent higher at 10,743.84 poi…
Rio de Janeiro: G20 leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to multilateralism and pledged to reform the global governance system, according to the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration released on Tuesday. The leaders committed to working toward…
Zhengzhou: Sugar futures closed higher Tuesday in daytime trading on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE). The most active sugar contract for January 2025 delivery gained 23 yuan (3.2 U.S. dollars) to close at 5,863 yuan per tonne.
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Windhoek: Khomas Region Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has unveiled the commodity and beneficiaries management information system (CBMIS) for drought food relief distribution in the Windhoek Rural Constituency. This initiative was launched on Monday a…
Nay Pyi Taw: Myanmar launched its mid-year gems emporium for 2024 in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw on Monday, the state-run daily The Mirror reported on Tuesday. Myanmar’s State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attended…
