Flights Delayed As Geneva Airport Workers Down Tools
A significant number of flights from Geneva airport were delayed and some were cancelled during the holiday rush on Sunday and Monday morning, as dozens of ground staff went on strike over a wage dispute. The workers began their strike at 4:00 am (0300 GMT) to protest conditions provided by their employer, the Dubai National […]
ECOWAS Delegation Visits Sierra Leone After ‘Coup’ Attempt
A West African delegation sent out by ECOWAS led by the leaders of Senegal and Ghana were have visited Sierra Leone to discuss the groundwork for a ‘security mission’ in the wake of an alleged coup attempt earlier last month. Africa Today News, New York recalls that on the 26th of November, some yet-to-be-identified armed […]
We Have Disbursed ₦25,000 Each To 3.5m Nigerians – Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Betta Edu has claimed that the Federal Government has successfully paid ₦25,000 each to 3.5 million Nigerians under the conditional cash transfer scheme. She made this assertion yesterday two months after President Bola Tinubu’s administration launched the scheme targeting 15m vulnerable households as part of moves to […]
Osimhen Signs Contract Extension with Napoli Till 2026
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has inked a contract renewal with Napoli, extending his tenure with the club until 2026. Napoli, the Italian champions, confirmed the contract extension of the African Footballer of the Year through a post on their official social media handle on Saturday. ‘Victor and Napoli together until 2026,’ said Napoli on social […]
UK Jails Nigerian Student 40 Months For Terrorism Threat
Somtochukwu Okwuoha, a 26-year-old Nigerian Master’s student at Dundee University, Scotland, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for making terrorism threats against staff and students of the school, as reported by BBC on Friday. Found guilty of the charge, Somtochukwu Okwuoha, an international energy studies student, will not only serve a 40-month prison […]
UNICEF Seeks $2B For Humanitarian Aid In West, Central Africa
UNICEF urgently called for an allocation of nearly 2 billion dollars on Friday, with the intention of extending life-saving support to a staggering 24 million boys and girls across West and Central Africa throughout 2024. The forecast paints a concerning picture, projecting that 46.7 million children in the region are set to grapple with ongoing […]
Akwa Ibom Judge, Driver Regain Freedom After Abduction
Justice Joy Unwana, the Akwa Ibom State High Court judge, and her driver, Idorinyin Ekanem, who were abducted by gunmen, have regained their freedom after spending five days in the hands of the kidnappers. Africa Today News, New York, has reported that Justice Unwana and her driver were abducted on Monday, December 18, 2023, while […]
Ex-Envoy Advocates Against Government Interference In Media
Ambassador Sarafa Isola, who recently concluded his tenure as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, stressed the need for media self-regulation on Friday, advocating for independence from government control. In Abeokuta, Ogun State, Ambassador Sarafa Isola addressed attendees on Friday, marking the first-year anniversary of the executive’s tenure and the commencement of projects […]
Bonuses: US Court Finds Twitter Guilty Of Contract Breach
A US federal court has ruled that social media company X (formerly called Twitter) actually violated contracts by failing to pay annual performance bonuses it orally promised its workers. Africa Today News, New York reports that the breach-of-contract lawsuit was insituted by former employer Mark Schobinger in June. The lawsuit said Twitter had promised workers […]
CBN Finally Lifts Ban On Cryptocurrency Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a U-turn over its stance on crypto assets in the country as it has now instructed banks to disregard its earlier ban on crypto transactions. This is according to a circular dated December 22, 2023, with reference number FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/002/003, and signed by the apex bank’s Director, Financial […]
UK Economy Shrinks Again Ahead Of Elections
According to recently released official figures, the British economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter, igniting concerns about a possible recession ahead of the upcoming election in 2019. Gross domestic product contracted 0.1 percent between July and September, down from a prior estimate of zero growth, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. […]
Jude Okpara’s Fight Against Architectural Quackery
In a remarkable feat of academic and professional prowess, Mr. Jude Chibuike Okpara, a renowned Nigerian architect and strategist, has released a pivotal research paper, presented at the prestigious New York Learning Hub, New York titled ‘Elevating Architectural Standards in Nigeria: Tackling Quackery Head-On.’ This work not only cements Okpara’s status as a leading figure […]