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Google partners Flutterwave to train 5,000 merchants
Google Nigeria has announced a partnership deal with digital payments company, Flutterwave to train 5,000 merchants across the country. The training would be in the form of a series of business clinics whereby the merchants would acquire the skills and tools needed to leverage the Web for growth. The first training or clinic session, which would hold […]
Antoinette Sayeh to join IMF as Deputy Managing Director
Antoinette Sayeh, a Liberian national is set to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as Deputy Managing Director following the proposal of the global lender’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva. The appointment, which is subject to the approval of IMF’s Executive Board, will reportedly take effect on March 16, 2020. While announcing her choice of Sayeh, Georgieva welcomed her […]
Brent Crude drops by almost 4% to fall below $50
Global oil benchmark, Brent Crude, finally slipped below the $50 per barrel mark on Friday after declining by as much as 3.85%. It is currently trading at $49.74 per barrel according to Oilprice.com. This comes as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the world whilst grounding some economies (like China) to a halt. Nigeria confirmed its first […]
Canada invites 4,500 Express Entry Candidates, as cut-off score drops to 470
The Canadian Government has invited 4,500 Express Entry Candidates to apply for its Permanent Residency (PR) in its latest draw held on February 19, 2020. The report stated that this invitation round is the highest draw ever held by Canada. This increase is channelled towards the Government’s commitment to reaching this year’s target of 85,800 ITAs. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]
WAPIC Chairman, Aig-Imoukhuede increases stake in the insurance firm
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the chairman of WAPIC Insurance Plc has acquired more shares in the insurance firm. This was disclosed by the company in a notification sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange and the dealing public. According to the details of the transaction, Aig-Imoukhuede increased his stake when he acquired185,253,549 units of shares at N0.36 per unit. The total value […]
Two new gold refineries to begin operation in Nigeria soon
Two new gold refineries have been licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to begin producing the special metal for export. This was disclosed by the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite. The Minister explained that some of the gold produced by these companies will be held in reserve by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. […]
“Disposable Face Mask Now Costs N15k” – Ifu Ennada laments
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Iheme Faith Uloma, popularly known as Ifu Ennada, took to her Instagram page to lament the hike in the price of face mask in Nigeria due to the confirmation of the deadly Coronavirus in Lagos. In the video shared by the reality TV star, a pharmacist could be heard saying […]
Coronavirus: Dele Momodu Spotted Wearing Mask, Gloves At Lagos Airport
Nigerian journalist, CEO and Publisher, Ovation International Magazine, Dele Momodu, is not taking chances with his safety and is doing everything humanly possible to avoid getting infected by the deadly coronavirus. Earlier today at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, Momodu was spotted wearing a nose mask and gloves. In a post on his Instagram page, […]
Coronavirus: Infected 17-day-old Baby Recovers Without Medication
A 17-day-old baby who was the youngest patient infected with the Coronavirus has recovered from the virus in China. Doctors in China were stunned after a 17-day-old baby girl recovered from the coronavirus without taking any medication. Reports have it that the baby was born by a mother who was already infected with the disease […]
Coronavirus: Shave your beards, CDC warns
The Centre for Disease Control in the United States has warned against keeping a beard in the fight against Coronavirus. CDC stated that facial hair can interfere with face masks and respirators, which are being used around the world in an effort to combat the global spread of coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV. The center, however, […]
Coronavirus poses threat to Liverpool’s Premier League ambition
According to The Telegraph, there is presently no specific regulation in place for a scenario where the season will have to be curtailed due to the virus outbreak. Liverpool FC is not guaranteed the title of Premier League champions if the spread of the coronavirus infection leads to the cancellation of matches, Telegraph Sport reported. […]
Northern political leaders to blame for poverty in region – Shehu Sani
Former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial Seat in the upper legislative chamber, Senator Shehu Sani on friday, hinted that the fast growing poverty leading to higher rate of begging in the north was due to social injustice and the systemic failure of political leaders of the region. Sani, an activist insisted that the poverty ravaging […]
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Atiku counsels Buhari
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be active and decisive with coronavirus. The first case of the killer disease was recorded in Lagos on Thursday, while 12 other countries have been hit in the last 48 hour. In a statement on Friday, Atiku said the nation must deploy the same strategy as in […]
Europa League round of 16 draw released
The draw for the 2019/2020 UEFA Europa League round of 16 has been released. The draw, which was streamed on the UEFA website, was released on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland. See full fixtures below: İstanbul Başakşehir vs Copenhagen Olympiacos vs Wolves Rangers vs Leverkusen Wolfsburg vs Shakhtar Donetsk Internazionale vs Getafe Sevilla vs Roma […]
BBNaija Star, Bam Bam Reveals Her Journey Through Pregnancy
Big Brother Naija star, Bambam has talked The 2018 Big Brother Naija star, Bamike Olawumi Adenibuyan commonly known as Bam Bam has revealed how the experience of pregnancy hasbeen for her so far. Bam Bam took to her twitter page to share her pregnancy journey, she tweeted ; “Pregnancy completely changes you, some days I […]
Ini Edo Opens Up On Larry Gaga Being Her New Man
After dropping a comment on Larry Gaga’s photo seemingly impressing it on people that something might be going on between the two, Ini Edo has cleared the air. Actress Ini Edo has broken her silence over a rumour making the rounds that she’s dating songwriter and recording artist, Larry Gaga. It all began after Larry […]
I Was R*ped, Drugged And Held Captive For Days’ – Popular Singer, Duffy Makes Startling Revelation
Popular singer, Duffy has spoken on why Popular Welsh singer-songwriter, Aimee Anne Duffy, has shed light on events that led to her protracted hiatus from spotlight. In a lengthy and emotional-laden post on her social media page, the award-winning singer explained that she was “r*ped, drugged and held captive” by an attacker. According to the […]
Netflix unveils first Nigerian drama series
Netflix, which has set up an office in Nigeria, has unveiled its first Nigerian original – a six-part drama series from Vaya director, 45 year-old Akin Omotoso. The movie which has no title yet, will be directed by Omotoso, Daniel Oriahi and CJ Obasi, Deadline reported. Lined up to star in the movie are Kate […]
Hollywood actress Lori Loughlin faces trial for college admissions fraud
Hollywood actress Lori Loughlin will be among eight parents to be docked in October at a US Federal court in Boston, accused of participating in a vast U.S. college admissions bribery and fraud scheme. The “Full House” star, along with her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among 15 parents fighting charges brought by federal […]