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American universities award 303 Nigerian students $7.5 million scholarships
More than 303 Nigerian students from the 17 states of southern Nigeria have received no less than $7.5m in full or partial scholarships from 225 American universities and colleges to study in the United States for the 2019-2020 academic session.
Nigeria’s Tijani Bande declares for UNGA presidency
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has formally declared his intention to vie for the presidency of the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA).
Cuban leadership changes, but that’s all for now
Cuba's president may no longer be named Castro, but the communist system that Fidel and Raul cemented over the course of decades is not going anywhere, at least not soon.
Sex and the White House: from Clinton to Trump
Two decades ago this week US president Bill Clinton declared that he “did not have sexual relations with that woman.”
Apple faces lawsuits after saying it slows down aging iPhones
Apple Inc defrauded iPhone users by slowing devices without warning to compensate for poor-battery-performance, according to eight lawsuits filed in various federal courts this week.
US Congressman David Cicilline offers his brain for research
US Congressman David Cicilline has pledged to donate his brain to research into a degenerative brain disease detected in former football players.
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IMF decries slow pace of economic recovery in Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decried the slow pace of economic recovery in Nigeria, warning its declining real incomes and weak investment have continue to weigh in on economic activity.
Lafarge Africa ranks fourth in Forbes Africa Top 50 CSR companies
Forbes Africa has ranked Lafarge Africa the fourth-best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Company in Nigeria for the year 2019. The Forbes Africa Awards ranking is a culmination of impact assessments of over 910 organisations operating in Nigeria over the past thirteen years.
Institute: 43 buildings collapsed in Nigeria in 2019
No fewer than 43 buildings under construction collapsed in Nigeria in 2019, according to the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB).
Jose Mourinho admits injury ravaged Tottenham are ‘really in trouble’ after RB Leipzig defeat
Jose Mourinho admits injury ravaged Tottenham are ‘really in trouble’ after seeing his side beaten 1-0 at home to RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Solskjaer: Ighalo big boost for United
Ever since striker, Odion Ighalo, landed at Old Trafford on a short-term loan, he has enjoyed unwavering support from Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, despite criticisms from some former stars and pundits.
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FCTA to domesticate national teacher education policy – minister
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has said that his administration is currently making efforts to review and domesticate the National Teacher Education policy to enhance teachers’ welfare for better service delivery.
Anambra: Three persons arraigned for impersonating revenue officials
Three persons have been nabbed by the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service for allegedly impersonating it officials and collecting revenue from unsuspecting citizens and shop owners across the state.
Ex-Love Island host Caroline Flack found dead in London
Caroline Flack, a British television presenter who hosted the controversial reality TV show “Love Island,” has died at age 40, her family said Saturday.
Turkish Super Lig: Trabzonspor boss declares Anthony Nwakaeme fit for Besiktas clash
Nigeria forward Anthony Nwakaeme is expected to be fit for Trabzonspor’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Besiktas on Saturday.
Upe Atosu: D’Tigress will shock the world at the Olympics
Nigeria’s D’Tigress and Butler Bulldog women basketball club Guard Upe Atosu has stated that Nigeria will shock the world at this year’s Olympic games in the women’s basketball event on the strength of the team’s showing at the recently concluded Olympic qualifying tournament which also indicated progress made by the team with an improved FIBA world ranking.