World Bank Group opens application for young professionals programme
In a statement on Thursday, the group said the application will open on September 1, 2024, and remain open until 11:59 pm on September 30. The World Bank said the programme is aimed at recruiting young professionals from around the…
African Group recommends Dr. Okonjo-Iweala for second term as WTO Director-General
The African Group has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to run for a second term as head of the global trade watchdog, according to a document released on Friday as reported by Reuters. A document sent by…
73-year-old female weightlifter, boxer wows Nigerians with incredible fitness
In a remarkable display of fitness and determination, 73-year-old Roseline Umar has captured the admiration of Nigerians with her impressive weightlifting and boxing routines, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. A video of Mrs. Umar showcasing her workout regimen went viral, sparking…
Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka
President Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre as Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture. The President disclosed this in a statement released to celebrate the Nobel Laureate who turns 90 on Saturday, July 13. ‘’I am pleased to join…
Super Falcons captain Ajibade models Atletico Madrid’s new kit
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade featured prominently as Atletico Madrid unveiled their new kit for the 2024/25 season on Friday, The Spanish Femenino outfit launched the new kit on their official X account. The shirt features Atletico’s famous blue and…
CBN appoints Sule Minjibr as acting MD, NSPMs, sacks previous management
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday sacked the top management team of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc, (NSPM) and appointed Abubakar Sule Minjibr as the acting Managing Director. The development is contained in an internal memo…
AEDC targets fresh jobs in Nigeria’s power sector
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced strategic initiatives to boost Nigeria’s economy and create jobs in the power sector. Adefisayo Akinsanya, the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, AEDC disclosed this in a statement, quoting Victor Ojelabi, the…
Tinubu names National Theatre after Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. Tinubu conveyed this message in a letter personally signed by him and made available to the media to mark Soyinka’s 90th birthday….
2024 WTO Internship Program (World Trade Organization) | Step-by-Step Process
Applications are open for the World Trade Organization -WTO Internship for students from developing countries. WTO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO. The program…
Malayali quartet carries Indian hopes at Paris Olympics
The Indian men’s 4x400m relay quartet has been impressive heading into the Paris Olympics. The team consists of four Keralites in Muhammed Anas, V Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Mijo Chacko Kurian. Tamil Nadu athletes Santhosh Tamilarasan and Rajesh Ramesh…