By Ayomide Otitoju Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking his first appearance before the legislature led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule since the political crisis that split the Assembly in 2023. The budget presentation followed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rising food prices, transportation costs and other operating expenses are putting increasing pressure on akara and puff-puff sellers, with many traders saying they are struggling to sustain their businesses despite continued demand. Speaking separately with Trust Africa News, the traders said the soaring cost of beans, flour, cooking oil, gas and other…
By Ayomide otitoju Rising inflation and the increasing cost of agricultural produce are placing severe pressure on roasted corn sellers across Nigeria, with many traders saying shrinking profits and rising operating expenses are threatening their livelihoods. Traders who spoke with Trust Africa News said the soaring prices of maize, transportation and other business inputs have…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦1.5 billion in student loans to 6,129 students across three tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. In an update posted on its verified X handle on Thursday, NELFUND said the beneficiaries are students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science…
France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in their quarter-final clash in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Thursday. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 60th minute before providing the assist for Ousmane Dembele to double France’s lead six minutes later, ending Morocco’s impressive World Cup campaign….
The death toll from devastating floods in southern China’s Guangxi region has risen to 39, with nine people still missing, as authorities intensified rescue and recovery efforts while a powerful typhoon threatened to bring more heavy rain. State media reported on Thursday that 26 of the fatalities were linked to the collapse of the Liulan…
At least 28 people have been confirmed dead after a fire ripped through a shoe factory in eastern China’s Fujian Province, prompting a major emergency response, state media reported. The blaze broke out around noon on Thursday at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang City, with authorities initially fearing that several people remained trapped inside…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities following flooding caused by heavy rainfall and transmission network faults. In a statement issued on Wednesday, EKEDC said electricity supply to parts of its network had been reduced after outages on the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across most parts of the country on Thursday, warning of possible flooding, strong winds and reduced visibility in several states. In its latest weather outlook, the agency said the wet conditions would affect states across the northern, North Central and southern…
