Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, which sought to prevent the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from taking administrative action against the company. Justice James Omotosho, presiding over the case, ruled that the suit constituted an abuse of the court process. According to […]
Month: May 2025
Press Freedom Highlighted on World Press Freedom Day: Calls for Global Action
New York: World Press Freedom Day serves as a significant reminder of the critical role a free press plays in society, as stakeholders globally emphasize its importance in fostering democracy and transparency. The United Nations General Assembly marked May 3 as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the need for freedom of expression, […]
Three Katsina Lawmakers Switch Allegiance from PDP to APC
Abuja: Three members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the lawmakers who announced their defection are Rep. Balarabe Dabayi representing Bakori/Danja Constituency, Rep. Aliyu Iliyasu of Batsari/Safana/Danmusa Constituency, and Rep. […]
Nigerian Society of Engineers Calls for Alignment of African Engineering Education with Global Standards
Houston: The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has highlighted the imperative to align African engineering education with global standards while ensuring that these standards are adapted to local realities. The society emphasized the need for enhanced investment in infrastructure, partnerships, and digital tools to bridge the existing gap between academia and industry. According to News […]
New Zealand Maintains Sheep Dominance Over Human Population
Wellington: Government statistics from a New Zealand Government Agency reveal that the country continues to have more sheep than humans. With a population of 23.6 million sheep compared to 5.3 million people, there are approximately 4.5 sheep for every New Zealander. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this ratio is a significant decrease from 1982, […]