Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Board of Malawi and Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA) have said the NGO Act Amendment Bill of 2022–which Parliament passed late last month–will result into improved regulation and coordination of the NGO sector, hence bringing more benefits to NGOs. NGO Board of Malawi and CONGOMA have made the sentiments in […]
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The lawmakers observed that Nigeria has become a dumping ground for high energy-consuming appliances. The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to develop policies that will phase out non-energy saving appliances. The House resolved to ask the Federal Ministry of Power and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to establish a sustainable policy […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed concerns over the continuous decline of the oceans in the world. The President fears the continuous decline can have far-reaching implications on job creation, poverty alleviation, livelihoods, and economic stability if not addressed. “This God given asset faces existential threat, largely from pollution and over exploitation and we […]
Koforidua — The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) has inaugurated and dedicated its Eastern Regional office in Koforidua last Wednesday. The regional office would house copies of the Bible which has been translated into different languages and other Christian literature, and would ensure the distribution of Bibles across the region. The office would also ensure […]
ZAPU has condemned the murder of a Zimbabwean man in Diepsloot, North of Johannesburg by a xenophobic South African mob hunting foreigners residing in the area. Elvis Nyathi was burnt to death Wednesday night after the mob went on a rampage banging on foreigners’ homes demanding their passports. Zapu spokesperson Msongelwa Ndlovu said his party […]
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has initiated plans to conduct a forensic audit on First Mutual Life (FML), accusing the company of submitting an unsatisfactory report during an assets separation exercise. In emailed responses to questions by NewZimbabwe.com Business seeking clarity on the nature and extent of the way FML had flouted the standard […]
A MUREHWA man, Elliot Rewu (38) has been caged 30 years for murdering his father in cold blood over witchcraft allegations. In sentencing him, High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi said Rewu deserved a death sentence but pardoned him for the sake of his mother. Rewu fatally struck his 80-year-old father with an axe in […]
NAMIBIAN gymnastics coaches Albertina Talonhene Mbalili and Geen-Lee Faul were recently certified at the prestigious and internationally recognised Level 2 Coaching Academy hosted by Gymnastics South Africa. Mbalili was an aerobics candidate, while Faul sought further education in rhythmic gymnastics. The courses were presented over six days from 29 March to 3 April. “We are […]
The International Operations Manager of Future Careers Ghana (FCG), an NGO, Mr Papi-Paulo Zigah, says young people must be given access to career education to help them make informed career choices. According to him, career education comes in three different forms; guidance, planning and development which he said was fundamental and must be provided in […]
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has denied reports that it utilised GH₵10 million on ten conferences and dialogues in the fight against illegal mining, popularly referred to as ‘galamsey.’ A statement issued by the Ministry in Accra yesterday said allegations, which were reportedly made by the Member of Parliament (MP) of Tamale North, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has advised Nigerians to be cautious of unlicensed or illegal financial operators who offer unrealistic returns on investments as bait to lure and defraud them. Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr Osita Nwanisobi, who led the Apex bank’s Fair Team to Ondo state, gave the warning at a public enlightenment campaign […]
Cape Town — South Africa Abstains From Crucial UN General Assembly Vote on Russia The government chose to abstain from a vote by the UN General Assembly which sought to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. This comes in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine on February 24, 2022. When the […]
Residents of Kamadi community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were thrown into confusion after two bullet-ridden corpses were found on a farm in the area. A resident, Joshua Dogo, said the two decomposing corpses were discovered on Wednesday inside a plantain farm by some villagers who were returning from their […]
To ensure efficient power supply to the over 10 million registered electricity consumers, the Nigerian Institution of Power Engineers (NIPE) has urged the federal government to create 37 Distribution Companies (DisCos) for the states and the FCT. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, president of NIPE, Engr Israel Abraham, said the current […]
Federal High Court has issued new practice directions on the trial of terrorism-related cases in the country. According to the new order, the trial of terrorism-related offences is to be conducted in camera. With this development, Nigerians facing terrorism trial such as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu and others will […]
Except for last minute changes, the federal government has concluded plans to use the international terminal at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos as operational hub for domestic services of the planned national carrier, Nigeria Air, which is against the recent airport security recommendations. Government also wants to use the old international terminal at the Nnamdi […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at Lagos airport has identified and arrested some top human traffickers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, THISDAY has learnt. A top official at the NIS disclosed that following the continued activities of syndicates trying to traffic young girls out of Nigeria illegally through the Lagos airport, the […]
Nigerian billionaires improved their ranking in the latest Forbes World’s Billionaire List, which compiles the fortunes of the richest people in the world.According to the list released yesterday, Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote saw his wealth increase from $11.5 billion in 2021, to $14 billion in 2022. Also, […]