New Zealand is set to attract skilled professionals from around the world with updates to its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, effective from January 2025.The changes are meant to simplify the process for workers in sectors like healthcare, construction, IT, and manufacturing, offering new opportunities for those seeking to contribute to New Zealand’s economy.According to DAAD Scholarship, the reforms aim to make it easier for skilled professionals to work in New Zealand. The AEWV, as stated, is a key route for foreign workers to gain employment in New Zealand, but it requires applicants to be hired by accredited employers.The…
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The Federal Government plans to begin constructing train tracks on Section I of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in 2025.The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this announcement during an inspection of Sections I and II of the project, which are located within Lagos and being handled by Hitech Construction Company Ltd, on Friday, December 20, 2024.The details of the announcement were published in a statement on the ministry’s official website on Saturday.“The President has given very serious attention to road infrastructure. Don’t forget that this Coastal Highway and, of course, the four Legacy Projects all have the train track incorporated.…
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with new opportunities as altcoins emerge as strong contenders to rival Shiba Inu (SHIB).Among these, Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), and PEPE are capturing attention with unique features, compelling use cases, and impressive presale momentum.Buyers are closely monitoring these tokens for their rally potential in 2025.Shiba Inu Targets Recovery: Can Breakout Above $0.0000275 Spark a Rally? Shiba Inu (SHIB) has faced a 20% drop since December 8, but technical indicators suggest a bullish recovery may be underway.The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains above 50, and the price appears to be retesting the $0.000025 support level, which aligns with…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) said the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N1,020 to N899 in Lagos, and N970 in other states.This is contained in a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of PETROAN, Dr Joseph Obele, on Saturday.Quoting a document released to marketers by the commercial department of NNPC, he listed the new prices in NNPCL outlets in five cities to include:Lagos – 899.0 Warri – 970.0 Oghara – 970.0 Port Harcourt – 970.0 Calabar – 970.0 Obele noted that the reduction in price is a…
Foremost entrepreneur and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira for crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy, which has led to reduction in prices of petroleum products in the country.To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its Refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers.“To ensure that this price reduction gets to the end consumer, we have signed a partnership with MRS to sell petrol from its retail outlets nationwide…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said that the federal government will provide half of the $2 billion required to deliver the country’s 90,000-kilometre fibre project.The Minister, who disclosed this while featuring on an Arise TV program on Friday, said the project, which will be financed by loans is part of the government’s borrowing plans for 2025.“Earlier this year the FEC approved a memo which was to set up a special purpose vehicle that is meant to deploy 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables in Nigeria. Half of that money is what the government…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly secured a final forfeiture order for a warehouse built on a landed property measuring 1.925 hectares, allegedly linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.The forfeited property is located at the Lagos/Ibadan expressway in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.Channel Television reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday ordered the final forfeiture, including 54 general-purpose steel containers.What transpired in court On November 28, 2024, counsel to the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), had filed a motion ex parte seeking forfeiture of…
Last Month When Jake Paul stepped into the boxing ring against Mike Tyson, it wasn’t just about the punches thrown.It was about a broader shift in how the world watches sports — a digital-first, streaming-driven revolution.In that same vein, Netflix’s recent acquisition of the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups in the U.S. signals another landmark moment in sports broadcasting.Recently, FIFA and Netflix reached a groundbreaking agreement for the exclusive broadcasting rights of the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in the United States, marking a major milestone for women’s football.This deal isn’t…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied claims in media reports that the newly refurbished Port Harcourt refinery has shut down.The national oil company denied the claim in a press release issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, on Saturday.Soneye said the claim was false and urged Nigerians to disregard it. He stressed that the Port-Harcourt Refinery is fully operational.The statement read, “The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has threatened to withdraw the licence of any of its Front End Partners caught charging Nigerians for the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment.This is contained in a statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, on Saturday.This followed a series of complaints from Nigerians over how they are being charged for the enrolment which is supposed to be free. To address this, NIMC said it has directed security agencies to track any staff or FEPs caught extorting applicants for NIN enrollment.“Anyone caught will be sanctioned appropriately in line with the provisions…