Новости за 04.08.2024

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnnadozie has advised youth not to give up on their dreams, recounting her story of growing up in Akwakuma, Owerri, and Imo State to becoming an Olympian, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 23-year-old kept goal for the team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but counting her blessings for gracing the multi-sport

The Central Bank of Nigeria may print or wire over N746bn as a loan to the Federal Government based on the Ways and Means provision of the CBN Act. In the Act, funds that the apex bank should provide to the Federal Government through Ways and Means is five per cent of the Federal Government’s

The Central Bank of Nigeria released $689.88m (N903.95bn at the official exchange rate of N1,309/$ as of March 31, 2024) to Nigerians for importing food items in the first quarter of 2024. It was also gathered that the amount of food imported into Nigeria increased by 16.37 per cent within the first six months of

Nigerian sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe have their work cut out, facing a strong field in the semifinals of the men’s 100m event of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Making his Olympics debut, the 19-year-old Ajayi, put everyone on notice, running through to win heat 5

Pawpaw is a tropical fruit that has garnered attention for its delightful taste and numerous health benefits. It is a subject, today of interest, that can inspire reflections on the interconnectedness of nature and human well-being. It is also known as papaya in other countries and grows in Africa, West and South Asia and Latin

I write this in memory of the Nigerians killed during the #EndBadGovernance protests, which began last week. So that they do not die in vain, the protesters must insist on a full investigation and compensation for their families. Two days into the protests, President Bola Tinubu had not addressed the nation. His open display of

MTN Nigeria barred 8.6 million subscribers from its services in the first half of 2024 for failing to comply with a government directive to link their National Identification Numbers to their Subscriber Identity Module. The country’s largest mobile operator disclosed in its half-year financial results for the period ended June 30, 2024, that affected subscribers

The Ogbeozona community, Okpanam, in the Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, has petitioned Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, and state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to investigate an alleged land invasion by gunmen. The petition was signed by Chief Counsel/Principal Partner, Ifeanyi Ejiofor a copy of which was made available to Sunday

Stakeholders in the financial technology and banking sectors have called for increased collaboration to ensure the availability and accessibility of financial services, especially in underserved areas. The call was made at the recently organised Nigeria Fintech Forum held in Lagos. The organiser of the event and the CEO of Eventhive.ng, Jamiu Ijaodola, remarked that the

The WaughStrong: Strong Man Competition at Whitmer High School on Aug. 3 showcased competitive strongmen and strongwomen to raise mental health awareness and to raise funds to benefit veterans and first responders in Northwest Ohio.

The International Press Centre has raised the alarm that the rising number of attacks on journalists by security agents and hoodlums are deliberate efforts to deter them from truthfully reporting on the protests. On Thursday, some officials from the office of the National Security Adviser abducted and carted away the camera and phones of The

It contains suggestions in 28 major areas, which the Chambers wants the government to consider while drafting new sector-specific policies

CARACAS (AP) — Un análisis realizado por The Associated Press de las actas electorales de Venezuela dadas a conocer el viernes por la oposición muestra que su candidato Edmundo González obtuvo significativamente más votos en los comicios del domingo que los que el gobierno ha reconocido, lo que arroja serias dudas sobre la declaración oficial de que el presidente Nicolás Maduro ganó.

The President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Yetunde Ilori, speaks to OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about her career, rise to the top and other issues What inspired your decision to pursue a career in the insurance industry after studying Actuarial Science? Having studied Actuarial Science, most of what we learnt narrowed the study towards insurance,

Nigerian women’s discus thrower Chioma Onyekwere has promised to return better and stronger following a disappointing Olympics debut in Paris, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onyekwere threw 60.78m in her opening effort in the qualifying phase on Friday, which couldn’t earn her a place in the final of the women’s discus throw. In an Instagram post

Adaku Nwandu shows lots of gallantry and gusto in Heat 6 of Paris 2024 Olympic Women’s 50m Freestyle event held on Saturday morning. The 16 year-old finished second in a time of 26.62s behind Elizaveta Pecherskikh who won the race in a time of 26.26s. Unfortunately ,she could make it to the next round as

The head coach of the Nigeria wrestling team, Purity Akuh, looks to surpass the country’s previous Olympic achievements as they gear up for the event at the Paris 2024 Games, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In an interview with the Nigeria Wrestling Federation media team, Akuh expressed confidence in the team’s preparations and potential for success.

KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a brief visit to Sabah today for the Himpunan Perdana Rakyat event taking place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC).

Some telecommunications industry stakeholders have voiced concerns regarding their lack of involvement in the Digital Economy and E-governance Bill thus far. The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Company of Nigeria, Gbenga Adebayo, told Sunday PUNCH that it had not made an input to the bill. “We are looking at the draft of the

Tallapureddy Guru Prasanna lost her parents and two sibling in the accident; Naidu announces ₹10 lakh financial assistance on behalf of the government and promises to take care of the girl’s education through the TDP

chico, california - Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions posed similar threats across the fire-stricken West.

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Québec City, QC - Despite an early 1-0 lead and five solid innings from Bryan Peña, the Ottawa Titans (40-30) dropped the middle game of the... - FL Ottawa Titans