The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says global growth is projected to remain unchanged at 3.2 per cent in 2024 and 3.3 per cent in 2025. This is according to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update Report for July 2024: “The Global Economy in a Sticky Spot” released on Tuesday. The report said though […]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, have blamed hastily implemented government policy shifts without corresponding plans to mitigate the negative effects of the inception of the present government for the socio-economic crises confronting the country currently. President […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country, coinciding with the ongoing cholera outbreak that has affected nearly all states, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. This was announced by Dr Jide Idris, the Director-General of the NCDC, during […]
Director General, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Professor Samson Duna, has disclosed that the preliminary investigation into the Saint Academy building collapse, where 22 students died in Jos, Plateau State, last week revealed that the physical observation of the building looked distressed while weak materials were used for the building. Professor Duna also […]
Chelsea have “instigated an internal disciplinary procedure” into a video posted on social media by Enzo Fernandez. The French Football Federation alleged that the clip is racist. Fernandez and some of his Argentina team-mates could be seen in the video, chanting a derogatory song about the France team. The incident happened shortly after Albiceleste defeated […]
Protest is currently ongoing among students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State over introduction of a 10-hour daily electricity supply within the campus. It was gathered that the institution introduced a 10-hour daily electricity supply with effect from yesterday (Tuesday). The new policy was contained in a memo issued by the department of […]
American model and rapper, Amber Rose, has explained her decision to support the Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump, in the upcoming presidential election. Amber, a former critic of Trump, said her change of heart was due to her discovery that the media has been lying about the former president. She spoke at the Republican National […]
Nigerian singer, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has lambasted sellers of fake alcoholic products. The irate singer, who appeared to have been scammed by a fake alcoholic drink seller, vowed that it won’t be well with sellers of fake alcoholic products. Taking to his X handle, Timaya fumed: “It will never be […]
Arsenal have blocked Emile Smith Rowe from leaving the Premier League North London club after rejecting two bids from Premier League clubs Fulham and Crystal Palace for their midfielder, as per Sky Sports. Fulham and Crystal Palace are now discussing whether to come up with an improved bid for the 23-year-old. Smith Rowe has been […]
Galatasaray are in talks to sign Manchester United midfielder, Scott McTominay this summer transfer window. This was confirmed by the club’s Vice-chairman Ibrahim Hatipoglu. Hatipoglu also confirmed the Turkish club are also interested in Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. “McTominay’s transfer is being discussed,” Hatipoglu told CNN Turk. “Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a good player, he has […]
