Friday, January 24, 2025

Business

Opportunity for Foreign Nationals and Family Joiners through U.S. H-1B Work Visa

The H-1B visa is very popular and helps people from other countries work in the United States. It lets them learn new things and help the U.S. economy grow.The H-4 visa is for family members of H-1B visa holders...

President Tinubu Approves Cost-Saving Measures to Save Nearly N10 Billion for Nigeria’s COP 29 Participation

President Bola Tinubu is making smart changes to save nearly N10 billion for Nigeria at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29). This event will happen in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. ...

Nollywood Yoruba Hit ‘Lakatabu’ Achieves N200 Million Milestone at Nigerian Box Office

Nollywood's Yoruba film, "Lakatabu," is doing great! It made N200 million in Nigeria.The movie stars Odunlade Adekola, a famous actor. "Lakatabu" is one of the top-earning Nollywood movies of 2024.Newslodge says the film made N47 million in its first...

‘What About Us’ Earns N100 Million at Nigerian Box Offices

What About Us, is the first movie made by Pastor Emmanuel Iren from Celebration Church International. This movie has earned over N100 million in Nigerian cinemas, making it the seventh movie in 2024 to do so. ...

UK Confronts Skill Deficit as More Youth Opt Out of University

Having a well-trained workforce is super important for a strong economy. But in the UK, young people are not getting enough choices other than going to university.According to a Financial Times report, last week, many British teenagers found out...

Singapore Introduces New Employment Pass Regulations for Both Foreign and Local Workers

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) plans to change how people apply for Employment Passes (EP) soon.These changes will start from September 2024. The goal is to attract skilled workers and to make sure that local and foreign professionals compete...

The Economic Forum Series® (EFS) and Newslodge Unveil First Annual MSME Finance Awards Program

The Economic Forum Series® (EFS), Newslodge, and DiGiComm Enterprises are happy to share news about the first Annual MSME Finance Awards Program. This program will celebrate those who have helped small businesses (MSMEs) in Nigeria.This yearly award will show...

British Army Initiates Recruitment Drive for Nigerians and Other Nationalities

The British Army is inviting citizens from Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria, to join its respected force starting today, August 19, 2024. The application period will be open until August 26, 2024. They are looking for people to fill roles such...

UK Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Missing After Yacht Sinks Near Sicily

Mike Lynch, a well-known technology businessman from the UK, is one of the people missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was saved by rescue teams, but several...

Singapore to Raise Employment Pass Salary to $4,729 by 2025

Singapore is going to change the salary requirements for the Employment Pass (EP) as part of the COMPASS framework starting in January 2025.This change is to help bring in skilled foreign workers while also taking care of local workers.The...

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Cervical cancer: Doctors offer free screening and treatment to 200 women in Zamfara

The Zamfara Medical Women's Association has ensured to offer free screening and treatment to 200 women with cervical cancer...