Month: August 2024
Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.19% in Q2 2024, Driven by Services Sector
Abuja, August 27, 2024 — Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a notable year-on-year growth of 3.19% in real terms for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting an uptick in the nation’s economic performance. This growth surpasses the 2.51% growth rate recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2023 and also marks an improvement from the…
Bruno Labbadia Appointed as 37th Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Abuja, August 27, 2024 — The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of German football tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, the Super Eagles. This decision was confirmed by the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement released early Tuesday morning. “The…
Minister of Agriculture Responds to Devastating Floods and Drought Affecting Farming Communities
August 27, 2024 The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has expressed deep concern over the recent floods that have ravaged farming communities across Nigeria, as well as the drought that has further strained the agricultural sector. Despite these challenges, the Minister assured the nation that food security targets will still be…
Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Content Moderation and Government Pressure in Letter to House Judiciary Committee
August 26, 2024 – Washington, D.C. In a recent letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to inquiries concerning content moderation practices on Meta’s platforms and the company’s interactions with the U.S. government. The letter, addressed to Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, sheds light on the complex relationship between Meta…
Sven-Göran Eriksson Passes Away at 76 After Battling Pancreatic Cancer
Sven-Göran Eriksson, the renowned Swedish football manager, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Eriksson, a highly respected figure in the football world, fulfilled a lifelong dream just recently by managing at Anfield, the iconic home of Liverpool FC. A Storied Coaching Career Eriksson’s coaching career spanned several…
NUPRC Addresses Ongoing IOC Divestments: Clarifies Status of Oando, Eni-AGIP, Seplat, and Mobil Transactions
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a detailed statement regarding the ongoing divestment activities involving major International Oil Companies (IOCs), including Oando, Eni-AGIP, Seplat, and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU). The update, delivered on August 26, 2024, by the Head of Public Affairs Unit, Mrs. Olaide Shonola, is part…
Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode Distributes Farm Inputs and Facilitates Farmer Registration in Ijebu East
Ijebu East, Ogun State — In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity and support local farmers, Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode, the representative of Ijebu East Local Government Area in the Ogun State House of Assembly, has commenced the distribution of essential farm inputs to farmers in the region. The distribution event took place on…
Ogun State Declares August 20th as Public Holiday for Isese Day Celebration
Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Ogun State Government has officially declared Tuesday, August 20th, as a public holiday in observance of this year’s Isese Day, reaffirming its commitment to religious inclusivity under the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode…
House Committee Inspects Proposed Kara Market Relocation Site in Ogere
Ogere, Ogun State — The Ogun State House Committee on Agriculture and Environment, accompanied by representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment, as well as stakeholders from Kara Market, conducted an inspection of the proposed relocation site for the Kara Market in Ogere. The site is intended to house the market, which is currently…
Badaru Advocates for Enhanced ECOWAS Security Collaboration to Boost Defense Capabilities
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru CON, has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to intensify their collaborative security efforts. This initiative aims to improve the region’s defense capabilities in response to escalating security threats. Minister Badaru made this call during the…