Category: Technology

US launches strikes on Venezuela, captures President Maduro and charges him with drug offences

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According to the BBC News, below are the summary of happening in Venezuela. ” The US has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and launched a “large-scale” strike against the country, Donald Trump says ”Attorney General Pam Bondi says he has been indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges and will “face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts” ‘ ‘US Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates no further action against Venezuela, according to a Republican senator ”Venezuela has declared a…

Adedeji: Nigeria Needs Five Years to Optimize New Tax Laws

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Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Adedeji states new tax laws require a five-year stabilization period. This is concise and directly conveys the key information with a formal tone. NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji confirmed on January 1, 2026, that the new tax framework is designed to harmonize Nigeria’s fiscal system. Speaking at a recent event, he explained that the reforms unify multiple taxes into a single, streamlined structure to improve efficiency. According to Adedeji, a core benefit of the unified framework is the reduction in taxpayer compliance burdens and the creation of…

Public Alert: ATBU Denounces Fabricated Social Media Statements Using Forged Registrar’s Signature

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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has issued a stern warning against a forged circular targeting parents and guardians. The fake document, dated December 29, 2025, carries a forged signature of Registrar Alhaji Kabiru Garba Aminu, fnipr, and contains false information regarding a January 2, 2026 reopening and a ₦80,000 accommodation charge. The University Management confirms these claims are entirely untrue and fraudulent. Zailani Bappa, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Vice Chancellor, issued the university’s response on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Bappa stated: ”FAKE CIRCULAR…

Mexico Train Tragedy: 13 Dead, Nearly 100 Injured in Oaxaca Derailment.

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At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after an Interoceanic Train derailed in southern Mexico on Sunday, authorities confirmed. The train, which was traveling through the state of Oaxaca with 250 people on board, jumped the tracks near the town of Nizanda, prompting a massive rescue operation by the Mexican Navy. The derailment occurred in Asunción Ixtaltepec, Oaxaca, on the train’s main line between Veracruz and Salina Cruz. According to CNN report, ” The navy said that 36 people required hospital care and the rest sustained minor…

From Blackout to Recovery: NISO Restores Gas Supply to Stabilize National Grid

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Nigeria’s power generation is rebounding after the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) completed critical repairs on the vandalized Escravos–Lagos pipeline. According to Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, the restored gas flow is already boosting output across several thermal power stations to stabilize the national grid. Friday, December 26, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed a boost in national power generation, attributing the recovery to stabilized gas supplies at key thermal plants following successful pipeline repairs. “This development is a positive step towards stabilising electricity supply and improving grid reliability…

Smarter Seas: Oyetola and Walson-Jack Launch Platform that Enhances Transparency, Smarter Operations, and Streamlines Maritime.

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The future of Nigeria’s maritime administration went digital on Wednesday, December 17, as the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy went live with its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). This milestone isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of institutional efficiency, marking a bold leap forward in the Ministry’s journey toward a fully digitized, high-performance maritime sector In a statement released by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister, the Ministry confirmed that the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) was officially co-launched by the Honourable Minister of…

Shippers’ Council Proactively Builds Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is strategically securing its long-term future by building a robust leadership pipeline. The organization recently launched a targeted succession-planning workshop designed specifically for its middle-level managers in Lagos. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, Executive Secretary/ CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, highlighted the initiative as a crucial step to bridge looming leadership gaps. He emphasized that this program ensures the Council remains fully prepared for evolving organizational demands and challenges within the maritime sector. Represented at the workshop by Mrs. Ify Okolue, Director…

Automate or Face Irrelevance: FG Directs MDAs to Adopt Seamless Systems, Prompted by Shippers’ Council’s ECMS Launch

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On Tuesday in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, CON, formally launched the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). Akume used the platform to reaffirm the Federal Government’s sustained commitment to integrated digital governance across the public sector. During the launch, the SGF described the ECMS as more than an institutional achievement. He noted that the initiative reflects the administration’s broader ambition to modernize public administration, enhance efficiency, and foster transparency across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the country. The…

Call for Better SRH/FP Data Sharing as Bauchi MCH Coordinators Engage MSI

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Family Planning (FP) Coordinators across the 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State have called for strengthened collaboration with MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, particularly in the area of data sharing on sexual and reproductive health and family planning (SRH/FP) services delivered during community outreach activities. The call was made during the 2026 Family Planning Mobile Outreach Schedule and Work Plan Meeting organised by the MSI Reproductive Choices Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office. Participants described the meeting as timely and critical to…

Boosting Business Leadership: UK PACT Unveils Clean-Air Transport Initiative

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The United Kingdom (UK) PACT Drives Transport Climate Action in Nigeria. A new UK PACT project, officially launched in Abuja on Tuesday, November 2, will strengthen private sector capacity for clean-air initiatives. The program, titled “Transport Climate Action: Boosting Business Leadership for Clean Air in Nigeria,” aims to deliver significant climate and environmental improvements. To foster a cleaner and more prosperous future, the UK PACT has launched a collaborative initiative focused on reducing carbon emissions and driving inclusive, low-carbon economic growth, particularly within the transport sector. Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi, Project…