Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the South Korean government that President Bola Tinubu will visit the country on a state visit ahead of the Africa-Korea summit in 2024. On May 29, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol invited Tinubu to visit the Asian country as a way to boost relations between the two countries. According to Shettima, “Nigeria and Korea have a very robust bilateral relationship that is anchored on years of mutual trust and cooperation. Speaking further, Shettima stressed that the government aims to create 1 million jobs for its youths and is willing to partner with South Korea in the area of technology. Earlier in his remarks, the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea (H.E.

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on both the Federal and Ondo State Governments on the need to take quick steps to arrest the perennial menace of ocean surge and flooding in Nigeria’s communities. However, he enjoined all dwellers in places prone to flooding to relocate to safer places to avoid disasters this year. In a recent disaster in Aiyetoro, a riverine community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, ocean surge displaced over 2,000 people while 200 houses were destroyed. “We call upon the State and the Federal Governments to step up actions through intensive studies and production of implementable plans to arrest this menace,” he said. The NITP boss called on the Federal Government to restructure its agencies and create a single ministry of physical planning rather than being an appendage to other ministries.

The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, has advised oil thieves to leave the country. He said the President, Bola Tinubu has a tough stand on oil theft, saying oil thieves would not have it easy with his men. He said the NSCDC under him would not condone compromise from any personnel in the ongoing war against oil thieves. Audi directed his men to go all out against oil thieves and ensure they are apprehended. “You must dedicate yourself and do your best to reduce and if possible eradicate oil theft.

We are blessed with the gift of a leader in His Excellency, the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Be that as it may, I would like to use this avenue to call the attention of His Excellency to Ajia Road that extends to Adegbayi which is currently in bad shape. A lot of good will be done for the users of this road if the current situation is looked into. If nothing is done, the whole road will be impassable and motorists will be compelled to for alternative roads. Pitiably, other access roads to Adegbayi and Ajia are equally not motorable.

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered that all police patrol vehicles must obey traffic rules and regulations. The Nigeria Police Force aims to strengthen the effectiveness of the leading internal security agency in the country to ensure the adequate protection of the lives and properties of citizens. The directive was given by the Acting IGP during a strategic meeting with Squadron Commanders of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Special Protection Unit (SPU) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The Acting IGP emphasized that the protection of lives, properties, and the maintenance of law and order are the primary duties of the police. According to him: “they should be able to tackle banditry, insurgency, kidnapping and other security threats affecting the nation.

Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Nuhu Ribadu, has officially assumed office as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, taking over from Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd). “This enormous task of securing our country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria,” Ribadu concluded, as reported by the NSA Office. However, in an unprecedented shake-up within the country’s security architecture, Monguno was retired as NSA, and Ribadu was elevated as his replacement just four days later. Ribadu, born on November 21, 1960, in Adamawa State, is widely known for his tenure as EFCC boss from 2003 to 2007. Ribadu holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State and a Master of Laws Degree from the same university.

[as]The report provided an expansive and insightful analysis of the emergent influence of blockchain and Web3.0 technologies within Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It noted further that blockchain funding raised in Africa grew from $5.165 million in 2021, compared to $91 million in 2022. Illustrating the progress and latent potential of blockchain and Web3.0 technologies across Africa, the report painted a picture of Kenya’s forefront role in blockchain adoption and digital innovation. In South Africa, the report indicated the escalating adoption of Web3.0 and blockchain technologies that are revolutionising industries via secure and transparent data management in Southern Africa. These findings underline the transformative effect of blockchain and Web3.0 technologies in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria, establishing them as major contributors to the digital revolution unfolding across Africa.

Six passengers have lost their lives while 15 others were critically injured in an auto crash that occurred along Oyo-Ogbomoso expressway Sunday night. Also, an okada rider lost his life in another accident on the same route at the early hours of Monday. The auto accident involved a 21-seater commercial bus and a Northern states bound articulated vehicle. Five passengers died on the spot while the remaining one passenger died while receiving medical attention at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. Their remains, as reliably informed, have been deposited at Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital mortuary, Ogbomoso while the injured ones are receiving medical attention at Bowen University Teaching Hospital Ogbomoso.

Here is a list of some popular online newspapers in Nigeria:The Punch – www.punchng.com Vanguard – www.vanguardngr.com ThisDay – www.thisdaylive.com The Guardian – www.guardian.ng Daily Trust – www.dailytrust.com.ng Premium Times – www.premiumtimesng.com Leadership – www.leadership.ng The Nation – www.thenationonlineng.net Sahara Reporters – www.saharareporters.com The Sun – www.sunnewsonline.com The Daily Post – www.dailypost.ng Nigerian Tribune – www.tribuneonlineng.com The Cable – www.thecable.ng The Guardian Nigeria – www.guardian.ng The Nigerian Observer – www.nigerianobservernews.com The Authority – www.authorityngr.com The Daily Times Nigeria – www.dailytimes.ng Naija News – www.naijanews.com The Nigerian Voice – www.thenigerianvoice.com The Tide – www.thetidenewsonline.com Nigerian Tribune – www.tribuneonlineng.com The Daily Independent – www.independent.ng Daily Post Nigeria – www.dailypost.ng The Cable – www.thecable.ng The News Nigeria – www.thenewsnigeria.com.ng Nigerian Pilot – www.nigerianpilot.com Business Day – www.businessday.ng The Daily Times Nigeria – www.dailytimes.ng The Authority – www.authorityngr.com Peoples Gazette – www.peoplesgazette.com National Mirror – www.nationalmirroronline.net Nigerian Observer – www.nigerianobservernews.com Nigerian Monitor – www.nigerianmonitor.com Nigerian NewsDirect – www.newsdirect.ng Blueprint – www.blueprint.ng New Telegraph – www.newtelegraphng.com Nigerian Entertainment Today – www.thenet.ng Hallmark News – www.hallmarknews.com Tell Magazine – www.tell.ng The Nigerian Voice – www.thenigerianvoice.comPlease note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are several other online newspapers available in Nigeria. Additionally, it’s important to verify the credibility and reliability of any news source before relying on it for information. AdvertisementsRelated

By AFP 26 June 2023 | 12:20 pm Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday. Croatia’s midfielder Luka Modric looks on during the UEFA Nations League final football match between Croatia and Spain at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on June 18, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday. Video-DSK-guardian.ng-Direct-RS-FT-GL-Instream-19Jan23 %%CLICK_URL_UNESC%% Sport 40 mins ago Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday. 5 hours ago Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has won the Best African International award at the 5th edition of the Ghana Football Awards.

THE shareholders of Union Bank have approved transfer of its Scheme Shares to Titan Trust Bank. Following the subjoined special resolutions as stated in the Notice of Court Ordered Meeting dated May 16, 2023, the Scheme Document dated May 10, 2023 for the bank’s Scheme of Arrangement were approved by Union Bank’s shareholders. As regards the transfer of the Scheme Shares, each holder of the scheme Shares shall receive N7.00 per share transferred. The Nigerian Exchange Limited and Central Securities Clearing System Plc shall be notified and requested to terminate trading in the shares with effect from the eligibility date and no trading or transfer of the bank’s shares shall be registered after that date. all the shares of the bank that were lodged with the CSCS shall be transferred to Titan Trust Bank.

By Guardian Nigeria 26 June 2023 | 3:47 am Organisers of the maiden ‘Above 50’ football tournament have set aside the sum of N8 million for winners of the event, which holds in July in Lagos. Initiator of the tournament, who is President of Ikeja Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Edward Olutoke, stated that the overall champions … Organisers of the maiden ‘Above 50’ football tournament have set aside the sum of N8 million for winners of the event, which holds in July in Lagos. This tournament is aimed at creating an avenue for the elderly people to relax, network, discuss business ideas and reduce stress. 14 mins ago Organisers of the maiden ‘Above 50’ football tournament have set aside the sum of N8 million for winners of the event, which holds in July in Lagos. 1 day ago Lionel Messi has called his start at former club Paris Saint-Germain “very tough”, dubbing two successive failed Champions League bids a “massive disappointment”.

Twenty-nine of the nation’s federal states remain with analogue transmissions. Just eight states have mostly been covered with digital transmissions, although there remain problem areas. Many African nations have successfully made a complete transition to digital TV including Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi and Eswatini (Swaziland). Reportedly, the official digital roll-out plan has now been totally dumped. All we need to do is to appear at the centre whenever we are ready and turn on the switch and everybody can begin to enjoy [digital TV].

The region has long endured environmental pollution caused by the oil industry. The country’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Nosdra) said the spill came from the Trans-Niger Pipeline operated by Shell that crosses through communities in the Eleme area of Ogoniland, a region where the London-based energy giant has faced long-standing local resistance to its oil exploration activities. Nosdra director general Idris Musa said the leak has been contained, but treating the fallout from the spill at farms and the Okulu River, which runs through communities, has stalled. Shell said it is working with a joint investigatory team, consisting of regulators, Ogoniland residents and local authorities, to identify the cause and impact of the spill. Nosdra confirmed the joint investigation, but a cause of the spill – whether sabotage or equipment failure – has not yet been revealed.

In up to date instances, the world of finance has skilled a exceptional transformation, giving rise to a revolutionary idea often called Decentralized Finance, or DeFi. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) vs. Centralized Finance (CeFi)DeFi and CeFi characterize two distinct paradigms within the monetary panorama:Decentralized Finance (DeFi): DeFi emphasizes decentralization, transparency, and open entry. Centralized Finance (CeFi): Nonetheless, CeFi, then again, refers back to the conventional monetary system characterised by centralized establishments like banks and monetary intermediaries. By leveraging Blockchain know-how, DeFi provides quite a few alternatives for lending, borrowing, buying and selling, and investing whereas additionally addressing the restrictions of conventional finance.