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August 2, 2024
Belgium Ignites Global Debate by Changing Gambling Age, Highlighting Huge Regulatory Gaps
WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belgium has ignited a global debate by raising its legal gambling age from 18 to 21, citing concerns over gambling addiction. The move sets Belgium apart from other EU countries like Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, where the legal gambling age is 18. Miranda Raaff, Head of […]
Automakers Collaborate on EV Technology
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi have announced plans to share EV components and study autonomous driving software.
The two companies drew up a preliminary agreement in March, with confirmation of this partnership following 100 days of discussions. Mits…
Minimum Wage: Gov Abdulrazaq Inaugurates 18-person Consequential Adjustment Committee
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated the consequential adjustment committee on minimum wage, charging members to look at all the variables and design an agreement that caters for the interest of the workers, other segments of t…
Anambra Assembly Speaker, Udeze Pays Tribute To Late Onyeka Onwenu
The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Somtochukwu Udeze, has said that the late music icon, Onyeka Onwenu epitomised nobility, greatest,hard work and creativity in her chosen career (music).
In his Condolence Message released through his…
Kwara Governor Congratulates NUJ Chairman, Others on Re-election, Seeks Improved Relationship
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the newly elected state executive committee members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council.
The Governor felicitated with Mallam Abdul-lateef Lanre Ahmed on hi…
NGOs Urge Greater Female Participation in Nigerian Politics and Leadership
Some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have advocated increased participation of women in politics and leadership positions, decrying the underepresentation of women in politics in Nigeria.
The NGOs, National Democratic Institute for Internationa…
Africa’s Fastest Man, Carries Kenya’s Hopes In Olympic’s Gold
Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s fastest man has many people believing Kenya’s push for Olympic gold medals isn’t entirely a long-distance objective.
The Commonwealth Games 100-meter champion doesn’t want to get ahead of himself, though, despi…
Nationwide Protest: Emir of Kano Sanusi Calls For Calm
The Emir of Kano in North West Nigeria, Mohammadu Sanusi has called on the people of the state to remain calm and support the security in maintaining peace.
The Emir gave the advice in a broadcast amidst heightened tension and anxiety as a result of …
Alleged Video Of Poor Feeding Recorded By Police Officer-Army
The Nigerian Army says the viral video on social media alleging poor feeding of soldiers from the 159 Battalion in Kanama, Geidam Local Government, was not created by the Battalion’s soldiers but recorded by a police officer stationed with the troops …
NYSC Boss Reaffirms Commitment To Capacity Building
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau’ Ahmed, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to staff capacity building, citing it as a crucial strategy for enhanced performance.
During a courtesy v…