WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belgium has ignited a global debate by raising its legal gambling age from 18 to 21, citing concerns over gambling addiction. The move sets Belgium apart from other EU countries like Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, where the legal gambling age is 18. Miranda Raaff, Head of […]
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Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi have announced plans to share EV components and study autonomous driving software.
The two companies drew up a preliminary agreement in March, with confirmation of this partnership following 100 days of discussions. Mits…
Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa is delighted to announce its partnership with the United States (US) Transport Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck program.
The program allows Ethiopian Airlines’ customer…
Police in Kano State Northwest Nigeria says it has apprehended 269 criminals who engaged in looting of various public properties and stores under the guise of #End bad governance# protest in the state.
In a press statement by the Police spokesperson,…
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, says the ministry has unveiled the Creative Leap Accelerator Programme(CLAP), an initiative to drive economic growth, foster innovation and empower creative talents in Nigeria. According…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South-West), Moremi Ojudu, has emphasized that the President’s reforms are designed to bring tangible progress to the grassroots and uplift Nigerians.
This vision was high…
Victor Ikpeba, the former Super Eagles player and 1997 African Footballer of the Year, has called for more grassroots football competitions to produce more talents for Nigeria.
Ikpeba made the call on Friday in Akure at a news conference ahead of the…
The United Republic of Tanzania has formally expressed its desire to understudy the operations, initiatives, accomplishments, and challenges of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to replicate the model.
This was conveyed by the Deputy High Comm…
Nigeria’s representatives for the 2024/2025 CAF Women’s Champions League, WAFU-B qualifiers, Edo Queens have bolstered their squad with 14 new players as they prepare for the continental campaign.
This was contained in a statement by the Edo Queens M…
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the constitution of a tripartite committee to work out the consequential adjustment component for minimum wage for other categories of workers.
This is contained in a statement by the Chi…
The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Somtochukwu Udeze, has said that the late music icon, Onyeka Onwenu epitomised nobility, greatest,hard work and creativity in her chosen career (music).
In his Condolence Message released through his…
The government of Anambra State has found the spate of building collapses in the state worrisome and has issued directives to reduce building collapse in the state .
The Executive Chairman of Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB), Barrister …
Some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have advocated increased participation of women in politics and leadership positions, decrying the underepresentation of women in politics in Nigeria.
The NGOs, National Democratic Institute for Internationa…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has accused Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited (Coca-Cola) and Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) of Misleading trade descriptions and unfair marketing tactics.
The Commission in a statem…
The Emir of Kano in North West Nigeria, Mohammadu Sanusi has called on the people of the state to remain calm and support the security in maintaining peace.
The Emir gave the advice in a broadcast amidst heightened tension and anxiety as a result of …