Government’s failure to prioritize education leads to WAEC’s inability to organize 2024 BECE – Dr Clement Apaak

Dr Clement Apaak, Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, has called on the government to urgently allocate GH¢80 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to ensure the smooth organization of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Dr. Apaak, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Builsa South, criticized the government for its failure to prioritize education funding, despite Parliament’s approval of the budget for WAEC. He described the…

New dawn for Dar Port as it receives its largest container ship ever

The MSC ADU V, carrying 4,000 containers, has docked at the Port of Dar es Salaam for the first time, marking the arrival of the largest container ship in Tanzania’s history.

Lagos Christ Embassy Headquarters on fire

A fire has engulfed the Christ Embassy Church Headquarters in Ikeja’s Oregun district, Lagos State, according to reports from Channels Television, a Nigerian media outlet. Eyewitnesses confirmed the incident, with multiple videos shared on X showing the extensive damage caused by the blaze. The fire reportedly broke out early Sunday, causing significant destruction to the church property and sending shockwaves through the local community and beyond. The church, led by the influential pastor Chris Oyakhilome, received…

Kenya blocks milk from Uganda again

Sector players decry delays in securing permits to export milk

Penis cancer cases increasing: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade

“It’s something you never imagine will happen to you,” says João, 63, who under went a partial amputation.Read More

Stolen test data and NHS numbers published by hospital hackers

Experts say the hack is one of the most “significant and harmful” cyber attacks ever in the UK.Read More

Cyber-attack delays child’s cancer operation

Dylan Kjorstad’s surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack.Read More

Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says

Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said.Read More

Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Locum doctors in England have told the British Medical Association shifts are hard to find at practices.Read More

How Flutterwave Fights Mobile Money Fraud

Moving money has always come with risks, from stagecoaches to armored cars. With every breakthrough in security, thieves respond with read more How Flutterwave Fights Mobile Money Fraud

Business & Economy

Otedola pledges N4 billion for completion of Augustine University’s Engineering Faculty
Bitcoin shows classic signs of market peak 
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Axa Mansard’s pre-tax profit declines by 82.30% to N6 billion in 9 months of 2025  
Top 10 airlines in Africa by one-way departing seats in October 2025 
WhatsApp introduces passkey support for encrypted backups 
FG begins disbursement to 9,000 tertiary staff under TISSF scheme
NLC demands increase in RSA withdrawal limit to 50%
Katsina state targets N140 billion IGR annually by 2026
Zenith Bank reports 9M profit of N917 billion as gross earnings rise by 16.29% 
UBA reports N537.5 billion profit for 9M 2025, up 2.33%, interest income fuels growth 
Fly Nigeria Act: Stakeholders Blame Government Officials for Non-implementation 
BUA Foods Declares  101% Increase in Profit After Tax  to N405.27bn 
How Ètò, Electronic Barrier Systems, Salvaged Apapa Traffic Gridlock 
Aviation Fuel Marketers Identify Operational Setbacks 
‘Over 140,000 Passengers Travelled to UK through Abuja in 2024’
Keyamo: Government Has Responsibility to Protect Domestic Airlines
NCAA May Adopt ‘No Pay No Service’ for Airlines Next Year
Experts Urge Africa to Deepen Policy Framework to Realise AfCFTA Full Potential
Sunbeth to Co-host Agriculture Summit Africa With Sterling Bank
Terra Cube Hosts BBNaija Season 10 Housemates
TotalEnergies Marketing posts N11.92bn loss as downstream pressure deepens
UACN reports pre-tax losses in Q3 2025, blames CHI acquisition cost
Custodian Investment reports N52.74 billion profit but misses forecast (2025 9 months)
MTN Nigeria 9 Months profits hit N1.12 trillion, declares first dividend in two years 
PenCom: NLC urges tougher penalties for pension defaulters
NNPC Limited seeks partnership to revamp struggling refineries
FG targets under-7-day cargo clearance at Nigerian ports by 2026 
U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for immigrants, effective Oct 30
Sterling Bank reports N25.4 billion Q3 profit on higher interest income
Wema Bank grows pre-tax to N146.44 billion in 9 months of 2025  
IATA: African airlines see 5.3% rise in international passenger demand in September  
PenCom: Over 552,000 retirees now receive regular pensions 
The new gold: How the non-oil export sector is changing the narrative of the Nigerian economy
Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol, diesel