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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has secured an additional $700 million loan from the World Bank to boost adolescent girls learning and empowerment, according to The ICIR. The loan, according to the Bank, will support the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment programme among girls in some targeted states. So far, Tinubu has collected $1.9 billion loan in three months. “The additional financing will scale up project activities from the current seven states to eleven additional states and increase the targeted beneficiaries to include out-of-school girls, those who are married, and those who have disabilities,” said the organisation. The loan was…

As a way of engendering rural development, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has appointed 372 personal assistants. The aides, who were picked from each ward from the 31 local government areas of the state, are in addition to about 30 already existing aides. According to Prince Enobong Uwah, Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, the appointment takes immediate effect from October 1, 2023, adding that the appointees would be sworn in on Monday, October 2. Related news 2023: Ukanafun Roots For Umo Eno as ICP Inaugurates Exco  Breaking: Pastor Umo Eno wins Akwa Ibom Governorship race Governor Eno…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed Ministry of Works and Fire Service to construct Ikot Obiokpoho Road in Ukanafun linking Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. Governor Eno announced the road construction during a funeral service for Bishop Moswill Umoh, the founder of Rapture Trust Gospel Ministries held at Government Primary School, Ikot Obio Okpoho in Ukanafun Local Government Area on Saturday. The Governor said the construction will connect Ikot Obio Okpoho in Ukanafun to Etim Ekpo LGA, directing the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Professor Eno Ibanga, to commence works on the road project. Also read:…

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023. 1.It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the…

Ollie Watkins’ hat-trick inspired Aston Villa to a 10th consecutive home win in the Premier League with a stunning 6-1 victory over Brighton. Unai Emery’s side scored three goals in 12 first-half minutes to stun high-flying Brighton. Watkins, who has now scored in four consecutive games against the Seagulls, netted a quick-fire double (14, 21) before Pervis Estupinan’s own goal (26) rounded off a perfect half for the hosts. Brighton, who have now conceded in 11 straight Premier League games, threatened a comeback as Ansu Fati grabbed his first goal for the club (50) early in the second half after…

Super Eagles forward and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, came off the bench and scored the second goal in the Serie A encounter against Lecce on Saturday. Osimhen was not named in the starting XI put forward by coach Rudi Garcia, but the Nigerian forward scored for the second game running after the incident where the official Napoli TikTok page mocked him for his penalty miss against Bologna. The 24-year-old scored minutes after coming on in the second half to replace Giovanni Simeone. Osimhen headed the ball home from a perfectly floated cross from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the back post. Also…

Delta State has won the 2023 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged “Asaba 2023” with a total of 116 medals to underline its dominance of the games. Team Delta bagged 51 gold; 34 silver and 31 bronze medals to emerge 7th consecutive winners, Lagos State came second with a total of 61 medals comprising 21 gold; 19 silver and 21 bronze while Edo State came third with 21 gold; 15 silver; 17 bronze medals. Delta’s win at home soil makes it seven wins in the seven National Youth Games since 2013 when Abuja hosted the first and Ilorin the last five…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), distributed N1.1 trillion to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for August 2023. A communiqué issued by the FAAC at its September meeting said the N1.1 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N357.398 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N 321.941 billion and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N14.102 billion. It also comprised Exchange Difference revenue of N229.568 billion and Augmentation of N177.092 billion. Also read FAAC: FG, States, LGs Get N954.085b for July Allocation FG, States and Local Govts share N907.054b in June, says FAAC FG,…

The Organised Labour has finalised massive mobilisation of their members and affiliates for a nationwide indefinite strike commencing Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The development was sequel to the boycott of a meeting by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) scheduled by the federal government on Friday as the last move to avert the impending strike. Already, the labour unions have maintained their stand that there was no going back on the planned strike action. Related news Nationwide Strike Looming As FG, Organised Labour Meeting Deadlocked FG, Organised Labour Vacillate On New Minimum Wage Negotiations  Why Organised…

After months of negotiations, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will enter the ring for the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. The undefeated Heavyweight champion, Fury and the Ukrainian champion will meet in Saudi Arabia at the end of the year in an undisputed clash, according to the WBC champion’s UK promoters. The news comes after months of negotiations between Fury and Usyk  were expected to settle the undisputed status, but talks broke up earlier in the year. Related news Fury eyes Usyk World Title Unification Fight After stopping Chisora  How Anthony Joshua Lost N1.4b After Oleksandr Usyk’s Defeat  Again, Anthony…