Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled ambitious plans by the Federal Government to establish a Presidential Initiative on Youth Enterprise Clusters, with a substantial budget of N110 billion. The announcement was made on Thursday during an event held at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja, commemorating the 2024 World Population Day. In…
Kingsley Coman, the talented winger from Bayern Munich, is reportedly contemplating retirement from international football at the age of 28, following a frustrating experience at Euro 2024. Coman’s struggle to secure a significant role in Didier Deschamps’ squad culminated in a mere 15-minute appearance against the Netherlands during the group stages, a far cry from…
Reports surfaced on Thursday indicating that U.S. Soccer had initiated efforts to recruit Jürgen Klopp, following the announcement on Wednesday of Gregg Berhalter’s dismissal as head coach of the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT). U.S. Soccer, which has a connection to Klopp through U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) head coach Emma Hayes, had reached…
In a significant move to reform Nigeria’s electricity sector, the Federal Ministry of Power and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a ₦115 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to enhance market transparency, increase liquidity, and expand access to affordable power across the country. Announced in a joint statement…
NATO allies announced on Wednesday that they have begun transferring F-16 jets to Ukraine, further solidifying their commitment to Kyiv amidst ongoing conflicts. The announcement came during the alliance’s 75th anniversary summit, held in Washington, D.C., and marked by political uncertainties in the United States. President Joe Biden, seeking to rally Western allies and reassure…
Neuralink, the neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, has announced significant progress in their groundbreaking brain chip implant trials. The implant, featuring a network of tiny wires, was reported to be “more or less very stable” in the first human participant, as stated by a company executive on Wednesday. In May, Neuralink disclosed that some…
Paulo Fonseca, the former Roma manager who took over from Stefano Pioli at the end of the 2023/24 season, has unveiled his ambitious plans for AC Milan’s upcoming campaign. Fonseca, known for his dynamic and attacking style of play, aims to transform the Rossoneri into a formidable force once again, promising fans an exhilarating brand…
A significant legislative effort aimed at eradicating violence in both private and public spheres has successfully advanced to the next stage. The bill, titled the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Bill, 2024 (SB. 368), seeks to replace the existing Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act of 2015. This new bill is designed to comprehensively prohibit all forms…
Meta Platforms announced on Tuesday that it will begin removing more posts that target “Zionists” when the term is used to refer to Jewish people and Israelis rather than supporters of the political movement. This decision marks a significant expansion of Meta’s hate speech policy, which aims to protect individuals from direct attacks based on…
Leicester City has successfully signed Caleb Okoli from Atalanta on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old central defender, who has represented Italy at the under-21 level, is ready to embark on a new journey in the Premier League. Okoli, who progressed through Atalanta’s academy, made 17 first-team appearances for the club. Last season, he gained valuable…
