FRSC to Revoke Licenses of Unruly Drivers
Mohammed stated that these efforts also included aggressive public enlightenment campaigns, robust media engagement, and proactive advocacy campaigns conducted in motor parks across the country.
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Meta Threatens to Block News on Facebook in Australia Over Licensing Fees
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is considering the drastic measure of blocking news content on its platform in Australia if the government enforces a policy requiring it to pay licensing fees. This development was revealed during a parliamentary hearing on Friday by Meta’s regional policy director, Mia Garlick. Garlick told lawmakers that “all options…
Massive ‘Planet Killer’ Asteroid to Make Close Approach to Earth This Week
At a speed of approximately 58,000 mph (93,000 km/h), this asteroid’s flyby is a significant event for astronomers and space enthusiasts alike.
CBN Halts Forex Sales to BDC Operators Amid Naira’s Decline Against Dollar
The overarching goal of these reforms is to enhance FX liquidity in the medium to long term and to bolster confidence in Nigeria’s FX market.
BREAKING: Fire Erupts at Dangote Refinery
On Wednesday, June 26, a fire broke out at the Dangote Refinery located in the Lekki area of Lagos. The incident was confirmed by Anthony Chiejina, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Dangote Group. In an official statement, Chiejina assured the public that the fire had been promptly contained and there was no reason for…
Deadly Illegal Hajj Routes: A Stark Warning for Pilgrims
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage witnessed a tragic loss of life, with hundreds of pilgrims succumbing to the extreme heat in Mecca as temperatures soared past 50 degrees Celsius. Alarmingly, 83% of these fatalities were among those who had taken illegal routes, underscoring the significant dangers associated with unregulated travel during this sacred journey. The Saudi…
New Telescope Discovery Suggests a Possible New Planet in Our Solar System
Planet Nine is thought to orbit the Sun in a highly elongated path, far beyond Pluto, and it may take between 10,000 and 20,000 Earth years to complete a single orbit.
Cholera Outbreak in Lagos: Death Toll Reaches 24, Suspected Cases Surge to 417
On Friday, the Lagos State Government reported that the death toll from the ongoing cholera outbreak has risen to 24 as of June 19, 2024. The update highlighted that while 417 suspected cases have been recorded, only 35 of these cases have been confirmed across the state’s 20 local government areas. Earlier reports indicated that…
TikTok Offers US Government Shutdown Control to Ease Security Concerns
This “kill switch” offer, made in 2022, came to light as TikTok began its legal battle against legislation that threatens to ban the app in the US unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it.
Nigeria Prepares to Launch Its First Citizen into Space
This groundbreaking initiative stems from a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NASRDA and the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA).
