United States President Joe Biden recently signed a bill that could potentially result in the ban of TikTok in the US if its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, fails to sell it within a year. US lawmakers are concerned about the potential national security risks associated with the app, particularly if the Chinese government were to [&he...
The ease of acquiring a student visa can depend on several variables, including the student’s citizenship, the country of travel, the particular educational institution, and the course of study. However, some countries generally have relatively straightforward processes for obtaining student visas, reports Nigerian Tribune. Here are seven coun...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted 21 food trucks heading to neighbouring countries. Announcing the seizure in a statement on its X handle yesterday, the anti-graft agency said the items were heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon. The seizure was made by operatives of ...
•Late Alexei Navalny More than 40 countries today demanded an independent international investigation into the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny — and said President Vladimir Putin bore ultimate responsibility. “We are outraged by the death of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny… Russia must allow an independent an...
•Candles and a photo of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny A host of European Union governments Monday summoned Russian diplomats following the prison death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands were among those saying yesterday they have had summoned diplomats from Russia...
•African Development Bank Nigeria is missing from the list of 11 African countries expected to experience strong growth in 2024. According to the African Development Bank Group, in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook of the continent, Africa will account for 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, but Nigeria is no...
One of the many reasons why people relocate to another country is the pursuit of wealth and to create a better life for their families. According to a study by Henley & Partners, a prominent citizenship advisory firm, the countries were ranked based on key parameters such as education, earning potential, career advancement, livability, eco...
February has long been acknowledged as the month of love, with Valentine’s Day falling on the 14th of the month. In many nations, individuals commemorate this occasion by gifting chocolate, flowers, and cards to their loved ones, reports Vanguard. However, a few countries prohibit the observance of Valentine’s Day since it is not part of [&hel...
In the ranking table on the website of the world football governing body today, the Eagles dropped 16.04 points to rank 1474.44 points as against 1490.48 in October. The ranking took into consideration FIFA World Cup qualifiers that took place in African countries as well as in Asia and South America. Here are the top […]