Germany backs phase two of Nigeria’s youth skills initiative
“For the second phase, we plan to enlarge the innovation hub and install tech hubs where qualification courses will be held for young Nigerians.”
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US arrests Nigerian, four others wanted in Germany over €300m fraud scheme
US authorities have arrested five suspects, including a Nigerian, accused of defrauding thousands in Germany of over €300 million through an elaborate global fraud network.
UK train attack not terrorism-related, say police after arrests
Police have ruled out terrorism after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train that left two people in critical condition. Two British men were arrested within minutes of the attack.
German mayor-elect stabbed at home, children questioned
Germany’s newly elected Herdecke mayor, Iris Stalzer, is fighting for her life after a stabbing attack that police say may involve close family members.
NSIB blames faulty track switch, poor maintenance for Abuja–Kaduna train derailment
The NSIB’s preliminary findings point to a defective track switch, patched sleepers, broken securing clips, and lapses in maintenance and staff training as key factors in the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station.
Opeifa assures Nigerians of speed train service in next five years
NRC boss Kayode Opeifa says Nigeria could introduce speed trains within five years if private sector funding succeeds.
Omokri tells Nigerians to stop blaming government for train accidents, says mishaps happen globally
“Accidents like this happen in Canada, the US, and Europe,” Omokri stressed after being delayed abroad.
Shettima stresses need to connect Nigerian cities with rail and road networks
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to connecting Nigerian cities through railways and roads to boost industrialisation.
House of Reps gives transport minister 48 hours to explain Abuja-Kaduna train derailment
The House of Representatives has given Transport Minister Sa’idu Alkali 48 hours to appear over the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment that endangered 618 passengers.
NATO stages major Baltic exercise as Germany takes command
Germany has launched a large-scale NATO military exercise in the Baltic Sea, moving troops and equipment to Lithuania as tensions with Russia remain high.