Airspace closed, airlines halt flights as US, Israel attack, Iran responds
At least eight countries, including Iran, Israel, Jordan and Qatar, shutter airspace as global air travel severely hit.
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At least eight countries, including Iran, Israel, Jordan and Qatar, shutter airspace as global air travel severely hit.
101 East joins doctors on board a medical train delivering vital healthcare to Kazakhstan’s most remote communities.
Iran confirms targeting US bases across the Middle East.
Lasaco Assurance Plc has announced a robust financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, with its profit before tax rising by 24% year-on-year to ₦1.62 billion. The company had posted a profit before tax of ₦1.31 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024, signalling a strong start to the 2025 financial year [...] Source from InfoStride News

Record producers Sarz, Ozedikus and DJ Kaywise have spoken about the alleged exploitation of producers and DJs by some Nigerian musicians, with each of them sharing their personal experiences. Sarz sparked the conversation after revealing during a recent appearance on the Afropolitan podcast that so many popular artists exploited him in the past. “So many […] Sarz, Ozedikus, DJ Kaywise open up on exploitation by musicians

Chiamaka Nnadozie says the Super Falcons are not under pressure to defend their title at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Justine Madugu’s side will be aiming to win a record-extending 11th title when hostilities starts in Morocco next month. The Super Falcons are drawn in Group C with debutants Malawi, […] WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons ready to defend title – Nnadozie
The Nigeria Customs Service has issued a stern warning to importers and licensed clearing agents, declaring its intention to impose strict sanctions on operators who fail to comply with customs laws, procedures and documentation requirements. The Service said the move is aimed at strengthening compliance, protecting government revenue and improving transparency within the nation’s ports [...] Source from InfoStride News
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a major leap in enforcement activities as it recorded ₦972.12 million in recoveries from defaulting employers in the first quarter of 2025. The figure, representing a 503.7% increase from the ₦161.03 million recovered in the fourth quarter of 2024, underscores the regulator’s deepened resolve to protect workers’ retirement [...] Source from InfoStride News
The Nigerian insurance industry is on the brink of major transformation as the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act Bill, 2025, awaits presidential assent. Having cleared both chambers of the National Assembly, the bill introduces wide-ranging reforms that seek to overhaul the regulatory landscape, strengthen corporate governance, and enhance the overall integrity of the industry. As [...] Source from InfoStride News
British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident on Tuesday, sparking widespread concern among fans and the sporting community after reports emerged that two people are feared dead. The accident reportedly occurred along a major highway, with eyewitnesses describing a violent collision involving multiple vehicles. Emergency responders were said to [...] Source from InfoStride News
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has renewed calls for the privatisation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s refineries, urging the Federal Government to complete the process by the first quarter of 2026. The association said decisive action is needed to end decades of inefficiency, repeated rehabilitation failures and financial losses [...] Source from InfoStride News
Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to delivering improved customer experience while scaling up its environmental sustainability initiatives, as part of efforts to align business growth with responsible banking practices. The bank said the dual focus reflects its strategy to enhance service delivery, deepen customer trust and contribute meaningfully to environmental protection and sustainable development. [...] Source from InfoStride News