In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s economy, the National Gold Purchase Program (NGPP) has achieved remarkable progress. The program, designed to enhance the country’s reserves and strengthen the value of the naira, recently completed its first commercial transaction. Here are the key highlights: Foreign Reserves Boost: Nigeria’s foreign reserves received […]
Nigerian Army nabs imposter targeting military hopefuls in Taraba. Nigerian Army troops apprehended a fake recruitment official attempting to scam aspiring soldiers in Taraba State. The arrest occurred during a surprise visit by Brigadier General Uwa to ensure transparency in the recruitment process. The imposter, posing as an official, solicited […]
Paris 2024 Ignites Global Movement with Olympic Day The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is encouraging everyone to get active with the “Let’s Move” campaign leading up to the Paris 2024 Games. This year’s Olympic Day, on June 23rd, marks a special occasion as it coincides with the birthplace of Pierre […]
Santo Domingo to Host Draw on June 22nd The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ draw will take place in Santo Domingo on June 22nd at 5:30 PM local time (check local listings for your area). Fans can watch live on FIFA+. Landmark Event in Historic Location The […]
Farida Badawy, a rising Egyptian table tennis star, shocked the crowd at the 2024 WTT Contender Lagos by defeating the heavily favored Manika Batra of India. The 20-year-old, ranked a lowly 331st in the world, displayed remarkable composure to upset the 28th-ranked Batra in a thrilling Women’s Singles encounter (3-2). […]
Taiwo Awoniyi, a prominent Nigerian striker and Nottingham Forest player, has partnered with the Kwara Kiddies YEG League for a four-year sponsorship deal. This collaboration, announced during a signing ceremony in Ilorin, marks a significant stride forward for grassroots football development in Nigeria. The Kwara Kiddies League, known as the […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a plea to President Bola Tinubu, urging the swift signing and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement. The Coordinator of the Lagos zone of the Union, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, emphasized the critical need for collective bargaining principles to be upheld, […]
Nigerian pop sensation David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has initiated legal proceedings against his former partner Sophia Momodu, seeking joint custody of their daughter, Imade Adeleke. The lawsuit, marked LD/1587PMC/2024 and dated April 17, 2024, was filed at the Lagos State High Court, with Davido listed as the applicant […]
Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria, recently met with the leadership of Rungis International Market in Paris, France, to discuss collaboration on the Lagos Food and Logistics Hub project. This initiative signifies a significant step towards enhancing food systems in Lagos. Exploring Synergies and Collaborative Opportunities The Governor’s discussions with Rungis […]
The 2024 WTT Contender Lagos witnessed a display of dominance from top-seeded players as they cruised through the first round of the singles event. Fans at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall were treated to thrilling matches and impressive displays of skill. Top Seeds Flex Their Muscle Men’s singles saw top seed […]
