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admin28 December 2024

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially commenced its 2025 recruitment exercise, inviting applications for roles in the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres. This follows the agency’s recent approval to recruit 3,927 officers to bolster trade facilitation and contribute to Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts. The NCS emphasized that the recruitment process is completely free, […]

admin28 December 2024

BioNTech has reached settlement agreements with the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) to resolve royalty payment disputes tied to its COVID-19 vaccine. The German biotechnology company, in partnership with Pfizer, announced it will pay $791.5 million to the NIH following a default notice and $467 million to Penn […]

admin28 December 2024

OpenAI has announced plans to transform its organizational structure by establishing a public benefit corporation (PBC) to support its ambitious goals in artificial intelligence development. The restructuring aims to attract greater investment by removing restrictions linked to its nonprofit parent, enabling the company to secure more funding than previously anticipated. The shift reflects OpenAI’s commitment […]

admin28 December 2024

Austria is set to modernize its air fleet with the purchase of 12 Italian-made M-346 FA fighter jets, replacing the decommissioned Saab 105 planes retired in 2020. The deal, reported by *Krone* newspaper on Saturday, marks a significant investment in the country’s military capabilities. A letter of intent for the acquisition was expected to be […]

admin27 December 2024

Brazilian labor authorities have uncovered alarming allegations of human trafficking and “slavery-like conditions” involving 163 workers at a construction site for a factory owned by China’s electric vehicle giant, BYD. The factory, located in Bahia, represents a significant $620 million investment by BYD and is a key symbol of China’s expanding influence in Brazil. The […]

admin27 December 2024

Authorities in the Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State have ordered the closure of the Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market over allegations of immoral activities within its premises. Reports suggest that the market, one of the largest tomato hubs in the region, had allegedly become a hotspot for acts of prostitution, adultery, homosexuality, and […]

admin27 December 2024

In an exciting announcement, MultiChoice Nigeria has revealed a special treat for all DStv customers this holiday season. From Friday, December 27, to Sunday, December 29, every DStv customer whether connected or disconnected will enjoy free access to all channels on the platform, regardless of their current subscription package. In a statement released on Thursday, […]

admin27 December 2024

China has given the green light to construct what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam, initiating an ambitious project on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau. The dam, to be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, aims to generate an estimated 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, according to […]

admin27 December 2024

Libya’s eastern-based government announced that it has approved a proposal to eliminate fuel subsidies and is working on a mechanism for its implementation. The administration, led by Osama Hamad, provided limited details about the plan, leaving questions about its feasibility in the country’s politically fractured state. In Libya, an OPEC member, gasoline prices are among […]

admin23 December 2024

The Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), based in Abuja, has unveiled plans to roll out a large-scale mental health training program across Nigeria in 2025. This initiative is set to revolutionize mental healthcare delivery by equipping community health workers and other professionals with the tools to identify and address mental health challenges. Enhancing Community-Based […]