FG presents letters of credence to four new ambassadors
The presentation ceremony marks the final diplomatic requirement before the envoys officially take up their assignments in their respective host countries.
FG presents letters of credence to four new ambassadors
The presentation ceremony marks the final diplomatic requirement before the envoys officially take up their assignments in their respective host countries.
Afreximbank ‘s CANEX 2026 Nigeria for 16-21 Years Culinary Talents
“The CANEX Junior Chef Competition reflects Afreximbank’s commitment to Africa’s creative economy, by investing in the talent and enterprises that will define its future. Africa’s gastronomy is among the world’s richest, yet most underexplored assets.”
Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
The cuts, which amount to about 13% of Oracle’s workforce, are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on building AI infrastructure like data centres.
Dettol apologises after ad to clean up ‘toxic men’ backfires in China
The advert has sparked heated discussions across Chinese social media platforms over the last few days, with many people angered by its attempts to compare a person’s “purity” with the disinfecting abilities of Dettol products.
US Mission tasks Nigerian travellers “adhere to immigration rules”
The mission gave the advice in a message posted on its official X account under the #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign, urging visa holders to stay only for the period approved by US immigration authorities.
Lafarge Africa rebrands to HBM, a subsidiary of HUAXIN Group
Umahi urged HBM and other industry players to expand their capacity to meet the growing demands of the nation’s infrastructure revolution.
South African Ports Authority Signs Deal with Petrochemical Operators
Approximately three-quarters of South Africa’s fuel imports flow through Island View Precinct, which is part of Durban port on the east coast and acts as the country’s main storage and supply hub.
Japan increase visa fees in first price hike since 1978
From 1 July, single-entry visa fees will be raised from the current 3,000 yen ($18.69; £14) to 15,000 yen, while multi-entry visas will now cost 30,000 yen, up from 6,000 yen.
British PM Keir Starmer Resigns
Starmer said he had accepted his party’s verdict on his leadership and would step aside after concluding that he was no longer the best person to lead Labour into the next general election.
Okereke-Onyuike Hails CIS First Female President, Ahimie
Professor Okereke-Onyuike made the remarks when she hosted Ahimie and a high-powered delegation from the Institute on a courtesy visit ahead of the President-Elect’s inauguration scheduled for June 25, 2026.
