Nigeria has won its first medal of the Tokyo Olympics. Ese brume representing the nation in the long jump event won a bronze medal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 25-year-old Nigerian placed behind American Brittney Reese who claimed the silver medal with a jump of 6.97m also. But because Brume had a second best of 6.67 which was not up to Reese’s 6.81m, Ese had to settle for the third position. Brume thus becomes the third Nigerian after Okagbare and Glory Alozie to win individual medals at both the Worlds and the Olympics. At the Olympic…
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Nigerian youths have been advised by the federal government on seeking employment abroad. The government says they should be careful as they could end up as victims of human trafficking. this was disclosed by Memunat Idu-Lah, director of international cultural relations in the ministry of information and culture. She said “Our youths should look inward and be creative. Everybody has one creativity or the other. Everybody has something they are born to do in this world. I think we should discourage the youths from going out. If they need support, there are some government agencies saddled with the responsibility of…
Egbert Faibille, CEO of the Petroleum Commission of Ghana, has confirmed his attendance and participation at African Energy Week (AEW) 2021, taking place in Cape Town on the 9th-12th of November. Confirmed to deliver a keynote address at the event, Faibille will attend AEW 2021 with a delegation of industry leaders and executives from Ghana, including Hon. Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempher and representatives from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Representing one of Africa’s most promising natural gas sectors, and the agency responsible for Ghana’s upstream oil and gas sector, Faibille will drive a discussion on Africa’s gas miracle,…
Team Nigeria will now certainly be going home with a medal from the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. This is coming after the Nigerian wrestler, Blessing Oborodudu, qualified for the women wrestling freestyle 68kg final. She had a 7-2 victory against Soronzobold of Mongolia in the semis to reach the final. Oborodudu who had previouisly won a gold medal at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, will endeavor to repeat the feat again, as the hope of Nigerians who have been longing for even a single medal at the Olympic tournament rest on her. The final will be against America’s Tamyra Mensah-Stock…
In its commitment toward mitigating disaster risk in Nigeria, the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA is seeking for support and stronger collaboration with National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on the use of ICT Infrastructure and Digital platform with a view to ensuring timely and lifesaving search and rescue operations. This was discussed yesterday, when the Director General and Chief Executive Officer, NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, received Director General of NEMA, Mustapha Habib Ahmad, in his office. Mallam Abdullahi congratulated the DG NEMA for his recent appointment, describing his task as onerous that requires sustained and strengthened partnerships…
In the face of a global pandemic, Equatorial Guinea has been uniquely able to advance a large-scale gas megaproject and make substantive improvements to its foreign relations and domestic regulatory framework. Now, the country is prioritizing economic diversification via industrialization and downstream industry to drive a post-COVID-19 recovery. For the past eighteen months, Equatorial Guinea has been weathering a storm. With the onset of Coronavirus and subsequent drop in crude oil prices, sub-Saharan Africa’s small but mighty oil producer was hit with dual economic shocks that exacerbated existing negative growth. In August 2020, the government and prime minister of Equatorial…
The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) has announced that the Nigeria Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has joined the initiative to advance research excellence in sub-Saharan Africa. “TETFund is an agency set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide supplementary support to all levels of public tertiary institutions. Its Research and Development (R&D) support is becoming an institutional reference and has changed Nigeria’s narrative in many aspects”, said Mr Abdulmumin Oniyangi its Director of Public Affairs. Nigeria is already a major producer of research in Africa, though a recent study suggests that it has the clear…
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The ozØne Freestyle Fridays is a platform built to challenge artists to showcase their potentials to the world. It provides a beautiful springboard for the best artists to be seen, celebrated and rewarded for their passion in showcasing their talents. Every Friday, it features any vocal genré of music, squaring the contestants against each other in a battle-like manner, so they can outdo themselves and aim for the crown at the end of each month, then sieved at the end of each quarter of the year and ultimately battling for the star prize of the ozØne King of the Microphone…
Pan-African payments company, Cellulant, has partnered with Link Commerce, a turn-key B2B eCommerce platform, to avail relevant digital payment options to consumers in Africa; making it possible to purchase goods directly from global retailers online. The number of online shoppers in Africa has surged annually by 18% since 2014, according to a report by UNCTAD. As of 2019, the number of digital buyers in Africa experienced an increase to 233 million. The number of e-commerce users in the continent was projected to grow significantly in the next few years, according to a Statista forecast. In 2021, there might be some…
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, on Friday commended park rangers in the Presidential Villa for their role in protecting wild animals and plants in the official seat of government. Receiving a delegation of rangers in the State House led by Mrs Kehinde Abidemi, Assistant Conservator of Parks and Wildlife Curator, State House and Dr Haruna Tanko, the Head of the Veterinary Unit, the Permanent Secretary paid tribute to rangers in the country who have lost their lives in the line of duty, since the inception of Nigeria National Parks in 1991. ‘‘We are privileged to have you working…
Through a series of high-level meetings with industry leaders and international oil companies in Leoncio Amada NZE, African Energy Chamber Executive President for the CEMAC region, is driving a strong narrative on the role of regulation and an enabling environment in accelerating investment in Equatorial Guinea. By promoting African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town South Africa as the ideal platform whereby global and African stakeholders can network and collaborate, he is driving an Africa-focused narrative and pushing for a multi-stakeholder approach to attracting investment and establishing a competitive African market both Equatorial Guinea and the wider CEMAC region.…
Eziora is the third son of Ozubulu, the second largest in population amongst the four quarters of Ozubulu in Ekwusigo local government, Anambra state. She has her boundaries with Ogbaru in the west, Oraifite in the North, Egbema In the East and Nnewi in the South. Iku izu Eziora Ozubulu is one of the unique cultural festivals established by our forefathers. The aim is to foster peace, love, Unity among brothers. Unlike Eziora, Amakwa, Egbema celebrates Asala, while Nza Celebrate Imoku. These are sister quarters. Iku izu celebration lasts for four days, mainly after farming season when hunger is expected…
Most people in Africa who work from home are not engaging in safe online behaviour and putting both themselves, and the business, at risk More than 50% of IT teams believe that employees have bad security habits. Habits they’ve developed since moving their offices into the home and that put their information, systems and employers at risk. The statistic comes from the Tessian Back to Work Security Behaviors Report that also found an age discrepancy when it came to who practiced the best security from home. Around 51% of 16–24-year-olds and 46% of 25–34-year-olds reported that they used security workarounds,…
NBA 75 will pay tribute to generations of basketball fans around the world, as well as current and former players and coaches The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that its landmark 75th Anniversary Season in 2021-22 will be commemorated as “NBA 75” and feature the unveiling of the 75 greatest players in league history. NBA 75 will pay tribute to generations of basketball fans around the world, as well as current and former players and coaches. Throughout the season, the league will also continue its decades-long legacy of supporting the communities where the NBA family lives, works and plays and…
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President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply saddened by the death of five prospective corps members in a motor accident on Abaji/Kwali expressway, Abuja on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The President joins the board, management and staff of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic accident. Commiserating with the families of the youngsters, the President assures that Nigerians share their grief and would continue to uphold them in prayers through this difficult time. The President extends best wishes to all corps members on national service as well as new call-ups in…
Few will argue that these are difficult times and that life issues have left the majority of Nigerians feeling beaten black and blue. ÌTÌJÚ, a movie with the rider “hope heals” is an inspiring movie of hope renewed. However, be prepared to be taken on a roller coaster ride of emotions by this beautiful story. ÌTÌJÚ is the product of a unique and exciting collaboration between MINDS Reform Initiative and Lagos State Ministry of Education, which without doubt remains at the forefront of Special Needs Education in Nigeria. Commenting on the movie project, the Lagos State Commissioner of Education, Mrs…
Some days ago while watching the news on TV, the reporter mentioned that some people had been kidnapped and taken to an unknown location. I was surprised she didn’t say unknown gunmen, maybe she felt it had become cliché. Just then, as if in a flash, it struck me that the UNKNOWN LOCATION (and not really the unknown gunmen) has been the issue from world go, even developed nations have a hard time with unknown location than unknown gunmen. There you see people commit crime and go into hiding, after some hours or days through technology and other means their…
Three days of competition will begin on Thursday and culminate in the medal matches on ‘Super Saturday’ as women’s rugby sevens aims to make a big Olympic impact Women’s Olympic rugby sevens competition begins with France v Fiji at 09:00 local time (GMT+9) on Thursday; The 12 women’s teams are in three pools with reigning Olympic champions Australia set to play USA, China and hosts Japan in Pool C; Current Rugby World Cup Sevens and World Series title holders New Zealand face the Russian Olympic Committee team, Great Britain and Kenya in Pool A; Three days of competition will culminate…
The CAF Pan-African Schools Football Championship will be an intercontinental school soccer tournament for both boys and girls To help foster a new generation of African youth, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is developing a football competition to be introduced into schools across the continent. The CAF Pan-African Schools Football Championship will be an intercontinental school soccer tournament for both boys and girls in a grassroots effort to use the lessons of football to guide growth and development and shape future leaders. CAF President, Patrice Motsepe believes football has the power to change the continental narrative from the ground…
In this capacity, President Obama will have a minority equity stake in the new venture The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that former President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner. President Obama will help advance the league’s social responsibility efforts across the continent, including programs and partnerships that support greater gender equality and economic inclusion. In this capacity, President Obama will have a minority equity stake in the new venture, which over time he intends to use to fund Obama Foundation youth and leadership programs across Africa. NBA Africa conducts the league’s business in Africa,…
The underlying offshore exploration potential of Guinea-Bissau has long been recognized given the country’s functional hydrocarbon system, good potential reserves, and several drillable prospects in a vast shallow water shelf setting. According to the country’s national oil company Petroguin, Guinea-Bissau authorized international businesses to begin prospecting for hydrocarbons in 11 offshore blocks where oil is likely to exist since October last year. In light of this, Energy Capital & Power will host MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021, which will create a national platform for constructive dialogue on natural resource management, investment and initiatives for enhancing the productivity and sustainability…
The Summit is known as the premier business event bringing together captains of industry from the United States and Africa Preparations for the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit being held virtually on July 27 – 29, 2021 are well under way. The Summit is CCA’s flagship conference that is considered essential for those doing business on the continent as well as the U.S. and African leaders shaping U.S.-Africa economic engagement. The theme of this year’s Summit is “New Pathways to a Stronger U.S.-Africa Economic Partnership” and will focus on the unique opportunity for the new U.S. Administration…
During a working visit to Zimbabwe, African Energy Chamber Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk met with H.E. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to discuss extensive investment opportunities across the country’s renewable, natural gas and mining sectors Committed to driving attendance at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 interactive conference and exhibition taking place in Cape Town (November 9-12) – as well as promoting pan-African investment opportunities – NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, conducted a working visit to Zimbabwe to open a dialogue on the country’s promising energy sector. Meeting with H.E. Emmerson Dumbudzo Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe,…
A record 121 NBA and WNBA players are featured on national team rosters for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The men’s and women’s 5×5 competitions will feature a record 49 current NBA players and a record 29 current WNBA players, as well as 16 former NBA and 22 former WNBA players. The inaugural 3×3 basketball tournament features four current and one former WNBA player. The previous records for current NBA and WNBA players in the Olympics were 46 and 26, respectively, at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Outside of the U.S., Nigeria has the most…
In this interview with The News Chronicle, renowned sport journalist, Janine Anthony sheds light on sports and the state of women football today with a special focus on the African continent. TNC: Thank you for accepting our invitation and kudos for the great project you have set up at “LadiesMarch”. To start with, can you tell us why you decided to pursue a career in Journalism and not in your field of study – Marine Biology? Janine: I had always been passionate about sports; I got into trouble playing football in the school. It was something I wanted to do professionally and…
The government program aims to deepen reforms introduced through the Bank’s Covid-19 Crisis Response Budget Support Program The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $20 million flexible loan to finance Seychelles’ Governance and Economic Reforms Support Program, expected to help drive the island nation’s macroeconomic stability and recovery from Covid-19 in the medium-term. The government program aims to deepen reforms introduced through the Bank’s Covid-19 Crisis Response Budget Support Program, approved in June 2020 for $10 million. These reforms are expected to advance fiscal sustainability, improve the business environment and Seychelles’ climate change…
Despite the challenges of COVID-19 and travel restrictions, 13 top African rugby men’s teams have been competing through more than a month of on field competition in the 2021-2022 Rugby Africa Cup pool play-offs which culminated this Thursday in Harare, Zimbabwe. The 2021–22 Rugby Africa Cup, which doubles as qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup for Africa began on 5th June 2021, where teams have been competing for one direct qualification spot into the final World Cup tournament and for one place in the final qualification tournament. The World Cup qualification process doubles as a new two-year format for…
Integral will once again work with Nigeria’s most popular broadcaster the NTA Network, to deliver all content on its free-to-air-platform Integral, Nigeria’s leading sports marketing and management company, has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on free-to-air television. This sub-license deal from Infront, a Wanda Sports Group company and the IOC’s exclusive rights holder for free-to-air distribution rights in Sub-Saharan Africa, is in addition to Integral’s existing Premier League sub-license free-to-air media rights agreement on NTA. The exclusive package includes TV broadcast of live events as well as repeats and highlights from the Olympics.…
