The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reshuffled 57 Secretary-Generals and officers across various National Sports Federations in a strategic move to enhance the sector’s functionality and attract investments. Highlights: This directive underscores NSC’s commitment to revitalizing the sports sector, fostering innovation, and boosting Nigeria’s sports economy.
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US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Block Hush Money Sentencing
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court denied an emergency request by Donald Trump to halt his sentencing in the hush money case involving payments to Stormy Daniels. The 5-4 ruling emphasized the minimal burden the sentencing would impose on Trump’s president-elect duties, as he can attend virtually.
Nigeria Partners with China for Local Arms Production and Military Training
In a significant move to address security challenges, the Nigerian government has unveiled plans to enhance its defense collaboration with China. This partnership focuses on local arms production and military training as part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to combat terrorism and insecurity within the country and across the region. Key Details: This collaboration represents a […]
NESG Report: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Expected to Drop to 27% by December 2025
Key Forecasts: Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is projected to average 30.5% year-on-year in 2025, with a gradual decline to 27.1% by December, according to the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor report. The forecast hinges on a reduction in the impact of high petrol prices on inflation metrics, provided there are no unexpected disruptions in fuel […]
Black Market Exchange Rates: Dollar to Naira Today – January 10, 2025
Current Black Market Dollar to Naira RatesCurious about the Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the parallel (black) market? Here’s the latest update for January 8, 2025. Exchange Rates (Black Market): Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Rates: It’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not endorse black market transactions, urging […]
Why I Am Subsidizing Education for 300 Students in Nasarawa – Architect Ishaya
From Abel Zwànke, Lafia Architect Ishaya Duba Dodo, a renowned philanthropist from Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has subsidized education for 300 students across Nasarawa North’s three geopolitical zones: Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and Wamba Local Government Areas. The initiative, a bursary scheme woth millions of Naira that concluded at the ERCC headquarters in […]
Ombugadu Challenges Governor Sule on Infrastructural Development, Commends Almakura, Alyu Akwe
David Ombugadu, former governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has criticized Governor Abdullahi Sule’s failure to address key infrastructural issues in Nasarawa State. Speaking at a New Year event in his hometown of Ika Wangibi, Nasarawa Eggon LGA, on January 1, 2025, Ombugadu called out the governor for not connecting his people to […]
Luochuan apples: a Fruitful path to prosperity
By Zhang Tie, People’s Daily In Luochuan county, Yan’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi province, apples are a common sight. Apple stores line the streets and alleys; trucks carrying loads of apples zip along urban and rural roads; in industrial parks, apples are processed into crisps, juices, and pectin. Across the Loess Plateau, vast apple orchards extend […]
Ban Ki-moon: ‘Xi has demonstrated proactive and crucial leadership’
By Chen Shangwen, People’s Daily “I met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on many occasions. Our interactions and friendship are based on a common understanding that humanity shares the same planet and a common future,” said Ban Ki-moon, former UN secretary-general, in a recent interview with People’s Daily. Ban noted that consensus-building and win-win cooperation […]
Group Commends Finance Minister for Stability, Says “Economy on Positive Track”
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of a significant rebound in 2024, building on the firm reforms implemented over the past 18 months by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was contained in a press release issued on Sunday by the Global Economic Policy Initiative (GEPIn) and signed by its President, Mr. Bernard Okri. […]