As global talent shortages continue to impact various sectors, governments are seeking skilled foreign professionals to fill crucial gaps.In 2025, several countries will actively seek workers in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, IT, and engineering.These nations are eager to tap into a global workforce that can drive innovation and support economic growth.Countries like Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Singapore are all providing opportunities for skilled workers in 2025, DAAD Scholarship informs. These governments are making it easier for foreign professionals to secure work visas and permanent residency through various schemes, offering pathways to long-term career opportunities.Countries with…
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially signed the N955 billion Appropriation Bill for 2025 into law, representing a 3% increase from the revised N923.412 billion budget for 2024.The budget, referred to as the Budget of Consolidation and Expansion, earmarks N655 billion for capital expenditure and N300 billion for recurrent expenditure, according to a statement on the Akwa Ibom State Government’s official website.The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, and was attended by the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon (Elder) Udeme Otong, members…
The Nigerian Navy will commence the second phase of Operation Delta Sanity (OPDS II), as the Nigerian government plans to intensify its war on crude oil theft next year.The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, launched the OPDS II in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria.Lokpobiri said the collaboration between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Navy will help Nigeria achieve its target of producing 3 million barrels per day of crude oil by the end of 2025.The Minister noted that the first phase of OPDS, launched on Jan.…
In a bid to guarantee supply security at affordable prices for its customers, Ardova Plc, one of Nigeria’s major integrated downstream oil and gas businesses has agreed to a bulk purchase framework with Dangote Refinery. This framework will see Ardova Plc offtake a full slate of petroleum products from the refinery. While Ardova Plc has been a significant offtaker from the refinery since its inception, this new framework will institutionalize a more robust relationship between the two companies to further enhance the emerging competitive landscape in the downstream oil and gas industry in the country.This framework is in line with…
Some countries offer fast-track citizenship to foreign nationals who marry their citizens, with some processes taking just one or two years.Marriage can provide a quick route to a new passport and dual citizenship, typically requiring proof of a genuine relationship and sometimes involving specific cultural expectations.Here’s a guide to five countries where marrying a local could rapidly change your nationality and identity in 2025.Spain Marrying a Spanish citizen can make it easier and quicker to obtain Spanish citizenship. While you don’t automatically gain citizenship by marriage, it is one of the fastest paths available.Key requirements for citizenship by marriage To apply for…
A Venezuelan Court has imposed a $10 million fine on TikTok following viral challenges that led to the deaths of three children and injured dozens in recent months.In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court mandated TikTok to pay the fine to the nation’s telecommunications agency within 10 days.Additionally, the social media platform was instructed to establish a formal office in Venezuela.The tragic casesThe court’s decision follows the deaths of three children, aged 12, 13, and 14, who participated in TikTok challenges involving the ingestion, inhalation, and application of hazardous chemical mixtures.President Nicolas Maduro condemned these activities, emphasizing their dangerous…
The Lagos State Government has removed traders operating on the rail tracks at Bolade, Oshodi, following a viral video that raised concerns about public safety.The announcement was made by Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, on Monday.The clearance was done in collaboration with the Nigerian Army from the nearby Ikeja Cantonment.Wahab’s statement read: “Following the viral video on social media, we’ve removed traders from the rail tracks at Bolade, opposite Arena Shopping Complex, in collaboration with Nigerian Army personnel from Ikeja Cantonment.” The viral video, originally shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as @dipoaina1…
The year is almost over. The year 2024 is ending.In different parts of the world, the countdown has begun, with elaborate fireworks heralding the beginning of the New Year 2025.The year 2024 was eventful. And we could all mostly look back and wonder how it passed so quickly. It was a year of winners and losers, as is the case with every year and as it would be with the years to come, reminding us all of the inexorable march of fate and time. We live. We die. We grow. We wither. We fall ill. We heal.Man is at the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command said it has arrested no fewer than 1,290 suspects and seized 4,589.361kg of illicit substances in 2024.The arrests and seizures were made between January and December 2024, according to the Commander of the NDLEA Kaduna State Command, Mr. Samaila Danmalam, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna.Danmalam explained that the Command adopted a kinetic approach in its efforts to stamp out drug abuse and illicit trafficking. This involved numerous assignments and raid operations, which led to the arrest of 1,290 individuals, including drug traffickers,…
Nigeria is now the sixth most populous country globally, with an estimated population of 235,091,156 million people as of 30th of December 2024, according to data from the World Population Review and Worldometer.India tops the rankings with 1.457 billion people, followed by China with 1.417 billion.The United States occupies third place with 346 million, while Indonesia (284.6 million) and Pakistan (253.2 million) rank fourth and fifth, respectively.This confirms Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest population hub, emphasizing its importance in global demographic trends. Nigeria sits ahead of Brazil (212.4 million), Bangladesh (174.6 million), and Russia (144.4 million).Ethiopia follows in 10th place…