Illegal trade hindering economic growth, says WTO
The World Trade Organisation has stated that illicit trade damages societies and hinders economic growth and development. According to the organisation, in addition to undermining legitimate businesses, it promotes corruption and deprives governments of essential tax revenue needed for societal…
World Bank approves $250m credit and $10m grant to support Ghana’s energy sector
The World Bank has approved a $250 million credit from the Internationa Developmet Association (IDA) and an additional $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme to support Energy Sector Recovery Programme for Results (PforR) aimed at improving…
Rivers Governor Fubara Finally Takes Over 23 LGs From Pro-Wike Chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara has directed heads of administration in the 23 Local Government Areas to take charge of the councils with effect from Tuesday, June 18, 2024. This follows the expiration of the tenure of elected chairmen, their…
GHANA: GRAMMYS Will Lose Its Value If Brought To Africa – King Paluta
Musician, King Paluta is of the view that bringing GRAMMYS to Africa will make the award scheme lose its value. He believes that they should maintain it as it is in order for Artistes in Africa to fly out of…
CBN confirms $2.9b deposit in special account to stabilise forex market
A Special account with $2.9 billion deposit has been created by the CBN to stabilise the foreign exchange (forex) market. The apex bank, which identified the special account as Gazelle Funding Account, dropped the hint during the last Federation Account…
Health commissioner declares Lagos Island as state’s epicentre of cholera outbreak
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says Lagos Island has the highest number of suspected cholera cases, with 106 of the 350 suspected cases in the state. Mr Abayomi disclosed this on Monday through his official X account…
Amusan wins fourth national title
World record holder in the Women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, claimed her fourth Nigerian title at the ongoing Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s National Trials at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin-City on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. She powered through…
FG Named Abuja’s Murtala Muhammed Way After Wole Soyinka? Truth Emerges
The federal government has dismissed rumours that the Murtala Muhammed Expressway in Abuja has been renamed as Wole Soyinka Way. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, clarified this in a statement on Monday, June 17, noting that the Bola Tinubu…
‘Ayra Starr reminds me of myself’ – Tems
‘Ayra Starr reminds me of myself’ – Tems Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has praised her colleague, Ayra Starr, for being hardworking. The ‘Love Me Jeje’ crooner revealed that Starr reminds her of herself. Speaking in…
Israel Adesanya announces UFC return
Israel Adesanya has confirmed his highly anticipated UFC comeback, with the former champion scheduled to face his arch-rival in Perth. The 34-year-old announced a hiatus from mixed martial arts following his surprising defeat by Sean Strickland in Sydney last September….