High-speed train derailment in China kills 1, injures 8
BEIJING — The driver of a high-speed train in southern China was killed and eight people were injured when two cars derailed early Saturday after hitting a mudslide, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The accident occurred midmorning as the train was entering a tunnel in the inland southern province of Guizhou.
Global food prices fall for second consecutive month in May
Global food commodity prices fell in May for the second consecutive month, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The fall was led by declines in the vegetable oil and dairy price indices, while the sugar price index also fell to a lesser extent, according
Access Bank reiterates funding for SMEs
Nigeria’s top financial lender, Access Bank has pledged to fund entrepreneurs and create market access for small businesses by putting them in the right community. Speaking during a conversation with customers in the micro, small and medium scale category, Deputy Managing Director, Victor Etuokwu, said the bank remained resolute in
Mother abandons newborn baby with placenta still attached in Bauchi
A newborn baby boy with his placenta still attached was abandoned in the Sarkin Kudu area of Bogoro local government area, Bauchi State. The baby was found naked on a rock with his placenta still attached on Thursday, June 2. Speaking to journalists on Friday, June 3, a
Egypt uncovers 2500-year-old coffins, bronze statues in ancient necropolis
SAQQARA, Egypt — Egypt has uncovered 2,500-year-old wooden coffins and bronze statues in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, the country announced on Monday, as it hopes a string of discoveries will help revive its ailing tourism industry. Two months after five ancient tombs were found nearby, Egypt excavated more treasures
New ICAN president pledges collaboration with stakeholders
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, ICAN, has elected its 58th president, Tijani Isa. His investiture took place in Lagos and was witnessed by the governors of Lagos State and Jigawa State, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, sister professional bodies, the academic community, and other relevant stakeholders. In
Sweden announces $100 million in aid to Ukraine
Sweden on Thursday announced additional aid of one billion kronor ($102 million, 95 million euros) to Ukraine, consisting of both financial aid and military equipment including anti-ship missiles and anti-tank launchers. “We are now seeing a new phase in the Russian invasion, where (Russia) is gathering strength in eastern and
Elon Musk orders Tesla staff stop working from home
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has asked employees to return to the office or leave the company, according to an email sent to employees on Tuesday night. “Everyone at Tesla is required to spend a minimum of 40 hours in the office per week,” Musk said in the email. “If you
Canada to decriminalise cocaine, other drugs for three Years
Canada has announced it will temporarily decriminalise the possession of small amounts of some illicit drugs in British Columbia (BC). The province asked for the criminal code exemption after overdoses claimed more than two thousand lives in BC last year, BBC News reports. This time-limited three-year trial is the
FAAN begins replacement, repair of old equipment at airports – MD
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has begun the replacement and repair of aged equipment used to carry out its daily operations at the airports across the country. Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu and Mrs Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, Ag General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN,