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The French government has offered 3,000 extra supply teachers to secondary schools in an attempt to de-escalate widespread student protests over educational resources.
World Teachers’ Day: Abiodun employs 7,000 teachers, commits N24b to education infrastructure
The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, announced the employment of over 7,000 teachers and committed ₦24 billion to education infrastructure. This was revealed during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, where outstanding educators also received ove…
The UK government is launching "Your First Home," a new scheme for first-time buyers in England, offering a 20% equity loan and requiring only a 2.5% deposit. This initiative, similar to the previous Help to Buy, aims to ease the path to homeownership but has sparked deba…
Flock, a surveillance tech company, offers generous severance packages to voluntary employees amid backlash over license plate recognition technology.
The Nigeria High Commission in London clarified that an unauthorized £70 administrative fee was charged during a passport intervention, with the approved standard fee remaining £20. Affected applicants will receive a £50 refund.
UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, will host a roundtable with entrepreneurs and local mayors at Downing Street on Monday.
Working families earning just above benefit thresholds are struggling significantly with the cost of living, prompting a charity in Rawmarsh to call for more government assistance.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration's commitment to improving the education sector through strategic policies and programs as schools resume for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The Comprehensive Housing Plan has been drafted and finalized in line with the Production Leap Law requirements. The plan will be approved by the Supreme Housing Council.
Singapore's Minister for National Development, Chee Hong Tat, stated that the timeline, land use, and construction plans for the new western island reclamation are still undetermined, with stakeholder engagement ongoing.
Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells proposes legislation allowing Australians to switch off social media algorithms. The move aims to provide 'basic safety protections' on an industry that hasn't had to observe it.
South Africa observed SAPS National Commemoration Day, honoring 12 police officers who died in the line of duty, with President Cyril Ramaphosa urging collective action to build safer communities and support the families of the fallen.
Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | Ayuso accuses Sánchez of “abandoning the borders” and points to Morocco
Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso has accused the Spanish government of "abandoning the borders" amidst a mass entry of migrants into Ceuta, alleging Moroccan secret services coordinated the influx. The Popular Party (PP) is proposing a comprehensive plan to reinforce …
Ananthapuri Cafe, a 'Janakeeya Hotel' (People's Hotel) run by Kudumbashree women in Thiruvananthapuram, has closed after six years due to mounting debt, unpaid electricity bills, and a lack of government support.
Pediatric ophthalmologists at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital warn of a growing epidemic of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Pakistan, urging mandatory nationwide screening to prevent permanent childhood blindness.
Ibom Air’s latest Airbus aircraft is second among the 10 ordered by ex-Gov Emmanuel’s administration
Ibom Air, owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, has received its second Airbus A220-300 aircraft, part of a 10-plane order placed by the previous administration in 2021. The new jet, registered 5N-CDC, was formally handed over in Canada.
Ajaokuta Steel risks power cut over N5.46bn debt
Nigeria's Ajaokuta Steel Company and its host community face electricity disconnection due to an outstanding N5.46bn debt for energy invoices and service charges.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that 33,000 people who bought tickets for Lionel Messi's chaotic Kolkata visit last year will receive refunds. The event was marred by mismanagement and VIP overcrowding, preventing many fans from seeing Messi.
Pakistan's government has trained 1,200 federal officers on its Beep e-governance platform, but has not provided measurable data on whether the initiative has improved efficiency or public services.
Household energy debt in Britain is soaring, reaching a record £6bn by the end of June and set to hit £7bn by the end of the year. The government must support vulnerable households in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future.
The UK government has announced plans to spend an initial £10bn on subsidised housing, targeting 60% for social renting, a shift from Andy Burnham's previous call for 100% social homes.
The Kaduna State Government has established a nine-member committee to negotiate with staff unions at Kaduna State University (KASU) and approved an immediate N300m payment for Earned Academic Allowance to lecturers.
The UK government has instructed social media companies to remove content glorifying dangerous driving, following a fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough that killed seven people.
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley calls for a 'compromise' between privacy and safety, as the company faces growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.
The Department of Justice is investigating venture firm Andreessen Horowitz for holding board seats with rival AI companies. VCs are baffled by the news, wondering why this issue rose to the top of the DOJ's priorities.
OpenAI suggests California should update its AI safety bill to include more safeguards, citing recent incidents and the need for updated protections.
US battery startups have found a new lifeline in the defense world, helping to power everything from drones and torpedoes to infantry radios and fighter jets. The Department of Energy has awarded $500 million in grants to bolster the battery supply chain in the United Sta…
The Federal Government has unveiled a state-of-the-art fertility care centre and maternity complex in Maiduguri, Borno State, built by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei disagrees with investor Gavin Baker's claim that Amodei's warnings about AI have fueled a backlash in the US, particularly against data centers. Amodei argues that the public's negative view of AI is a crisis of trust, rather than a result of hi…
Government addresses concerns over E20 petrol, citing factors like driving habits and AC use.