ECOWAS speeds up process for single currency
Efforts on practical arrangements for the launch of the single currency, ECO, have been intensified by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A consensus on the currency was reached by ECOWAS at its 65th Ordinary Session as revealed…
MTN Nigeria Appoints 3 Directors to Enhance Board Operations
MTN Nigeria Plc has announced appointments of three directors to enhance it board operations and drive growth with their wealth of experience, an official statement posted on the Nigerian Exchange said. In its regulatory filing, the telecommunication company announced appointment…
President-Elect of Ghana, John Mahama Visits President Tinubu at State House
The President-Elect of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his residence, Presidential Villa, State House Yesterday.
Tinubu’s wife empowers 250 elderly Nigerians with cash support
President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through her Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), on Tuesday, supported 250 elderly persons in Oyo State with cash. Mrs. Tinubu stated that the initiative is an annual programme aimed at improving…
Peseiro congratulates Lookman on CAF award
Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has congratulated Ademola Lookman on being named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Peseiro also praised the Super Eagles for their collective efforts, which contributed…
Super Falcons win Women’s National Team of The Year
Super Falcons of Nigeria, on Monday night, won the Africa Women National Team of the Year award at the ongoing Confederation of African Football Award in Marrakech, Morocco. Bayana Bayana of South Africa and Lioness of Morocco came second and…
UBA donates N500m to Lagos State Security Trust Fund
United Bank for Africa (UBA) through UBA Foundation, its corporate social responsibility arm, has donated the sum of N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). This is part of foundation’s continued commitment to secure environment for individuals…
FIFA apologises for showing map of Ukraine without Crimea during 2026 World Cup draw
World football’s governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an “unacceptable error”. FIFA has apologised for displaying a map during the qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup that excluded Crimea from Ukraine’s…
Super Falcons’ Nnadozie wins 2024 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the 2024 Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, winning the award for the second consecutive year. The announcement was made during the prestigious award ceremony held on Monday at the Palais des Congrès…
2024’s Best-Dressed Celebrities: Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, and More
Year-ender 2024: See our favourite celebrities who found their way into the hearts of fashion enthusiasts all over with their showstopping style. A new set of celebrity style stars was born in 2024 (we are looking at you Nicola Coughlan),…