The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says President Bola Tinubu has approved an additional 50,000 eligible graduates for mobilisation in 2026. Nafiu disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of a remodelled clinic at the NYSC headquarters to mark his one year in office. He said the approval was part of efforts to address delays in mobilisation and improve opportunities for graduates awaiting national service. “Government listens and acts when people bring up issues that are in their name. “In response to this agitation, this issue of long waits for mobilisation, Mr…
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Roller manufacturer Hamm has introduced the Smart Compact Pro under the motto “Measure it right. Measure it now.” For the first time, real-time density is being used as a decisive parameter for qualitative assessment and integrated into automated compaction. Smart Compact Pro makes a significant contribution to extending the service life of road surfaces and, in the long term, reduces construction and repair costs, as well as potential additional expenses for the contractor. Despite advances in digitalisation, asphalt compaction has so far been heavily dependent on empirical data and the experience of the roller driver. Consistent double passes and the correct use…
Biogénesis Bagó officially presented Bioaftogen®, its high-potency vaccine designed to strengthen foot-and-mouth disease prevention and contribute to the development of sustainable livestock production on a global scale, in South Africa. The event brought together livestock producers, veterinarians, industry leaders and key stakeholders in the animal health sector from South Africa and other African countries. The presentation was led by Dr. Rodolfo Bellinzoni, Director of Innovation and Industrial Operations; Sebastián Perretta, Executive Business Director; Daniel Helou, Regional Director of MENA, and Facundo Romero, Strategic Marketing Manager. The company, which currently has the capacity to produce 350 million doses per year, was recently selected to be part of…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday promoted seven (7) Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). According to the commission, the promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted today at the PSC’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, are part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. The newly promoted DIGs are: Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi) Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply) Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigeria’s foreign missions and the United Nations. The envoys comprise 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors whose nominations were confirmed by the Senate in December, 2025. This is contained in a statement issued by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja. Among the non-career envoys are former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode who was posted to Germany, while Jimoh Ibrahim was appointed Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Reno Omokri was posted to Mexico, while Lateef Are will serve as ambassador to the U.S. . Former Minister of…
Iran’s women’s football team, which refused to sing the national anthem in protest against the Islamic regime during their opening Asian Cup match, has been labelled traitors by state television, sparking fears among the players as they prepare to return home. The players remained silent during the national anthem ahead of their match against South Korea at the Gold Coast, an act seen by the international community as a silent protest against Tehran amid the ongoing war. However, they later sang the national anthem and saluted their flag during the match against the Matildas on Thursday night. A conservative pro-regime…
As many as 200 children have been killed across the Middle East since the outbreak of US and Israeli operations against Iran, UNICEF has reported. According to UNICEF, 181 of the 200 children were killed in Iran, while seven were killed in Lebanon, three in Israel, and one in Kuwait since the beginning of the war. The death toll from the Israel-US joint strikes on Iran stands at 1,230 people, according to various estimates. “Children do not start wars, but they pay an unacceptably high price. The military escalation across the Middle East has already had a devastating impact on children,”…
Indonesia has joined the list of countries who have banned social media for children under 16. The announcement was made by the country’s Communication and Digital Affairs Minister, Meutya Hafid, on Friday. Hafid in a statement to media said she just signed a government regulation that will mean children under the age of 16 can no longer have accounts on high-risk digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox. Australia was the first nation who banned social media access to teenagers last year. Several other countries, including Malaysia, France and Spain, are either enacting or…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has inaugurated a Task-Force on “Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods” in Ebonyi. Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the agency, represented by the South-East Zonal Director, Dr Festus Ukadike inaugurated the taskforce in Abakaliki on Friday. Adeyeye said the inauguration was part of the agency’s efforts to combat the incidence of counterfeit, fake drugs, and unwholesome processed foods not only in Ebonyi but Nigeria at large. NAN reports that the task-force comprised representatives of NAFDAC, the state Ministry of Health, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Pharmaceutical Society of…
Rwanda has approved a draft law to regulate virtual assets, aiming to create a clear and safe framework for the emerging sector. The law targets digital representations of value that can be traded or used for investment but does not include traditional currencies like the Rwandan Franc, US Dollar, or Euro. The draft law addresses the growing adoption of virtual assets globally, recognizing both the opportunities for innovation and economic growth and the risks such as money laundering and financing illegal activities. It aligns with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and is intended to protect…