The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in the local currency, the naira, as of October 1, 2024. This significant step was disclosed by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, in a statement released on Saturday….
French international footballer Paul Pogba’s initial four-year ban for doping has been reduced to 18 months, as confirmed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday. This decision comes after Pogba tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in August 2023, following a Serie A match between Juventus and Udinese. While the reduction…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently prequalified Cecolin®, a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, for use in a single-dose regimen to help prevent cervical cancer. This marks a significant step forward in the global fight against the disease, which continues to affect hundreds of thousands of women each year, particularly in low- and middle-income countries….
Alejandro Garnacho has not been a prominent figure in Erik ten Hag’s plans so far this season, completing a full 90 minutes only twice. Despite his limited appearances, the 20-year-old Argentina international has attracted interest from top European clubs. According to reports from The Sun, both Juventus and Barcelona are closely monitoring Garnacho’s situation at…
The year-long conflict between Israel and Hamas has had a devastating impact on the economies of the occupied West Bank and Gaza, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Julie Kozack, the IMF’s communications chief, noted on Thursday that Gaza’s economy has experienced a staggering collapse, with GDP in the territory plummeting by nearly 90…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a significant value-added tax (VAT) exemption for a range of energy products, including diesel, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and electric vehicles, as part of broader efforts to reduce prices and promote cleaner energy. The announcement, made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…
On Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden made it clear that he would not support any Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites in response to Iran’s recent missile attack, urging Israel to respond “proportionally.” His remarks came a day after Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, an action Biden had previously downplayed as…
Following Real Madrid’s lead through Eder Militao during a recent match, tensions erupted at the Estadio Metropolitano, with some Atlético Madrid fans directing their frustration at goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. What began with minor disruptions quickly escalated as plastic bottles, lighters, and even a bag of trash were hurled towards the Real Madrid goalkeeper from the…
The 27-year-old forward began his professional career with a Brazilian club, where he impressed by scoring 29 goals in 83 matches over two seasons. His performances quickly caught the eye of Manchester City, who secured his signature, leading to a successful stint in Europe. However, his former club, now a top Serie A team, is…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially approved the design for the ambitious Lagos-Abidjan Corridor Highway Development Project, valued at $15 billion. This approval came during a pivotal meeting held in Lagos, Nigeria, where the group also announced that the procurement process for the project would begin at its next gathering. Nigeria’s…
