Boris Mints is one of a few rich Russian businesspeople to speak out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. The majority of high-profile people in the country have remained silent over the war, avoiding criticism of the Kremlin. There is one simple explanation, according to Mr Mints: “They are all afraid.” The […]
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says plans are on to incorporate and internalise climate change into the national policy and achieve net-zero emissions in the country. Adamu made this disclosure at a two-day Nigeria National Committee for UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (NNC-UNESCO-IHP) at the 2022 National Symposium in Abuja. The minister who […]
Tesla boss Elon Musk has sold another 7.92 million shares in the electric car maker, worth around $6.88bn (£5.7bn). The sales took place after the firm’s annual shareholder meeting last week, regulatory filings show. Mr Musk says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn. The multi-billionaire is currently […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will soon introduce registration fees on Type Approved telecommunication devices and Short Codes. The commission made this known at the opening of a three-day public inquiry on draft of Telecom Regulations and Guidelines review on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is […]
The war in Ukraine began with Crimea and must end with its liberation, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Ukraine’s president was speaking after a string of explosions hit a Russian airbase there, killing one person. Mr Zelensky did not mention Tuesday’s blasts but said: “Crimea is Ukrainian and we will never give it up.” Russia’s […]
The Minister of Environment, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, says that the work plan for the implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi- Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project will cost $472. 8 million dollars. Abdullahi disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the ACReSAL Technical Committee Workshop in Lagos. He said that […]
A Federal Government study called `Imagine Nigeria’ on Monday urged Nigerians from all works of life to join hands in developing Nigeria to an enviable height. Ms Lanre Shasore, Senior Special Assistant on Planning and Coordination, Office of the President, made the call at a news conference in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
The price of olive oil is set to rise as heatwaves hit production in Spain, a leading exporter has warned. Acesur, which supplies the UK’s biggest supermarkets, told the BBC this would feed through into prices in shops in the next three to four months when companies renew their contracts. The company’s export manager, Miguel […]
The US Senate has approved a sweeping $700bn (£577bn) economic package that includes major legislation on healthcare, tax and climate change. The bill seeks to lower the cost of some medicines, increase corporate taxes and reduce carbon emissions. The passing of the bill – a flagship part of President Joe Biden’s agenda – is a […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and MacArthur Foundation have trained police officers and lawyers on the Implementation of Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. Mr Tobenna Erojikwe, Chairman, NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education, said at the training on Monday in Warri, that the police were critical stakeholders in the implementation of the act. He […]