By Bernhard Sprengel, dpa An unidentified individual released irritant gas on Saturday at the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern German city and considered the largest model train exhibition in the world.…
NLNG, Bank of Industry Reintroduces Micro-Credit Scheme to Drive Grassroots Economic Empowerment
In a renewed commitment to grassroots development and sustainability, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), has reintroduced its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Scheme to empower local businesses within its host communities and…
LAGOS, SWEDEN Advocate Improved Collaboration For Economic Growth
Lagos State Government and Sweden have concluded plans to improve collaboration across technology, transportation, power, digital skills and other sectors to accelerate economic growth for mutually beneficial development. This was part of the outcome of a roundtable meeting between the…
Gaza: Guterres Calls on Israel to Ensure Life-saving Aid Reaches Civilians
With no aid allowed into Gaza for more than a month, the UN Secretary-General appealed on Tuesday for guaranteed humanitarian access to the enclave. Speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters, António Guterres also repeated his call for a renewed ceasefire…
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.…
NCDMB’s Obinna Ezeobi Unveils Book on Local Content and Strategic Communication
As stakeholders prepare to celebrate 15 years of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, a new publication has been released spotlighting the communication strategies and stakeholder engagements that helped position local content as a cornerstone of…
World Health Day: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Provide over 2250 Scholarships to Doctors Across Africa
Merck Foundation scholarships are highly significant, as they provide doctors with specialized training, helping to bridge healthcare gaps and improve patient care in underserved communities Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day”2025 in partnership with…
Petroleum Industry Experts Demand Removal of NMDPRA’s Aminu Said Ahmed from New NNPC Board, Cite Non-Compliance with PIA Act
A number of petroleum industry experts have faulted the appointment of Aminu Said Ahmed of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) into the newly reconstituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. They sounded the…
Lagos Public Affairs Officers Promise More Push For Government Policies, Projects
Lagos State Public Affairs Officers have resolved to step up enlightenment on government policies and projects. It was all at a strategic meeting of the Public Affairs officers in Lagos State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), which was convened by…
UN Envoy Urges International Support for West Africa and the Sahel
In a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday, the UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel painted a mixed picture of the region, which is facing a growing terrorist threat but also political progress and encouraging initiatives. …
