The groups for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 have been unveiled in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This marks the first time the Dominican Republic will host a FIFA tournament, set to take place from October 16 to November 3, 2024. A late Saturday statement obtained by newsmen from the FIFA website on Sunday…
The Nigerian federal government is seeking a $500 million loan from the World Bank to fix rural roads, improve access to agricultural products nationwide, and tackle food price hikes. The Washington-based lender stated that the funds will address the needs of 92 million people in rural areas lacking good road networks. The Nigerian government made…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has alerted the public on the increasing trend of cholera cases across the country, as a total of 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed cases of cholera with 30 deaths have been reported from 96 LGAs in 30 states. A statement by the centre on Wednesday, said…
The International Monetary Fund has advised Nigeria to ask global crypto trading platforms to register or obtain licenses to operate in the country, subjecting them to regulatory requirements. This recommendation was made in the IMF’s latest staff report, released on Thursday, following the conclusion of its 2024 Article IV consultation with Nigeria. The IMF emphasised…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan will arrive Nigeria tomorrow for a 3-day private visit. The couple is visiting Nigeria on the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa to interact with wounded soldiers. Director Sports, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Marquis who disclosed this today said…
A Nigerian Mathematician, Uduak Nanga, has completed a 150-hour attempt to set a first Guinness World Record for the longest Mathematics lesson by an individual. Nanga, popularly known as MC Calculus, who hails from Ikono local government area of Akwa Ibom State, began on April 23, 2024, and concluded the feat on Sunday, 28 April,…
EVALUATING SUPER EAGLES’ 2023 AFCON PERFORMANCE IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT. IT IS WRITTEN BY AANUOLUWAPO FASOYIN OF OUR NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT Nigeria’s journey at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Cote d’ivoire was a rollercoaster ride of emotions for over 200 million passionate Nigerian fans. With a legacy…
FINDING A LASTING SOLUTION TO RISING FOOD PRICES IN NIGERIA IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT. IT IS WRITTEN BY GENERAL MANAGER OF PENSIONERS FM, DR BABATUNDE TIAMIYU As prices of food stuffs continue to soar in Nigeria, the implications for the populace, particularly ordinary Nigerians, are dire and far-reaching. The escalating cost of foodstuffs…
CULTIVATING A READING CULTURE AMONG STUDENTS IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT. IT IS WRITTEN BY HEAD OF OPERATIONS, PENSIONERS FM, IBIWUNMI ISHOLA In the fast-paced digital era dominated by technology and instant gratification, the invaluable skill of reading seems to be fading among students. Beyond its role as a fundamental professional skill, reading serves…
In Nigeria, falling sick can be challenging in normal times but seeking treatment is currently a double blow as the financial implication has become increasingly unbearable for many Nigerians. The cost of basic drugs, such as antibiotics, analgesics, anti-diabetics, and key medications for chronic conditions, has doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled in some instances, leaving…