Новости за 06.12.2023

The United States government, in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development, has pledged a N9.6bn investment to reinvigorate the economy of Northeast Nigeria. This initiative, named “Partnership Day” and operating under the theme “Fostering Economic Resilience in Northeast: A Path to Sustainable Growth,” serves as a catalyst for collaboration between the public and

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has requested N35bn funding from financial institutions to revive the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company. The ministry’s Chief Information Officer, Tine-Iulun Maureen, in a statement, said the minister revealed this when he received a delegation from Stanbic IBTC Bank, at its headquarters on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister said

The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a bilateral air service agreement with the State of Kuwait. The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed on behalf of the Federal Government. The historic accord was formalised during the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, reflecting a commitment to fostering international cooperation in aviation. The

The new Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, Hayatu Usman, has called on the Disc Jockeys Association of Nigeria not to flout the current 12-midnight curfew subsisting in the state. Usman also urged the association to preach peace and obedience to law and order. The CP made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Islamic Financial Services Board have collaborated to boost the non-interest capital market in the country. According to a statement issued by the SEC on Tuesday, the partnership will result in a two-day High-Level International Forum on Non-Interest (Islamic) Capital Market, aimed at tackling the challenges hampering further development of the

Germany booked their place at the Women’s Nations League finals, where they will also fight for their spot at the 2024 Olympic Games, after grinding out a 0-0 draw in Wales on Tuesday. The Germans were level on 12 points with Denmark in Group A3 going into the game, although their better head-to-head record meant

Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after Declan Rice’s last-gasp goal capped the leaders’ thrilling fightback in their 4-3 win against Luton on Tuesday. Rocked by a pair of costly blunders from ‘keeper David Raya, Mikel Arteta’s side trailed 3-2 in the second half of a pulsating clash at

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s “Athlete of the Year” for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d’Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami. Time said the Argentine superstar had already had a transformative impact on the American sporting landscape, which has been historically slow

A start-up fintech firm, Pivo, has announced that it is shutting down a year after raising more than $2 million in seed round. The firm founded by Nkiru Amadi-Emina (CEO) and Ijeoma Akwiwu (COO) in July 2021 is known for offering backing services to small supply chain businesses, raised the round from Y Combinator, Ventures

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has confirmed the arrest of a police inspector who allegedly shot and injured a young man during a stop-and-search operation in the state. News surfaced Tuesday that a policeman along the East-West Road Ughelli, Delta State, allegedly shot at a boy, with the bullet hitting his

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said on Tuesday that he supported the adoption of non-kinetic mechanisms to tackle insecurity in Nigeria’s South East. “The approach is the most beautiful I have seen so far. We need to build bridges; there is a need for a handshake; that way, those that have not been radicalised can

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has announced its willingness to support the Entrepreneurship Village (E-Village) project, which is being planned for Akure, Ondo State. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, disclosed this during a meeting with the stakeholders of the E-Village in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister, who

The 2023 Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women has been released Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The list, curated using ‘four main metrics: money, media, impact, and spheres of influence,’ comprised 100 women excelling in various fields, including politics, business, technology, media&entertainment, amongst others. Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo–Iweala, the Director-General World Trade Orgainsation, and Media personality