The World Bank announced that it has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to the Nigerian government to fund three projects. The Washington-based bank disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The World Bank noted that new funding will support Nigeria in addressing governance challenges in education and healthcare, improving primary healthcare services, and increasing resilience to climate change through enhanced dam safety and irrigation infrastructure. According to the World Bank, the approval of the loan was made last week on September 26, 2024. The approved funding highlights the World Bank’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s human capital and building resilience…
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Manchester United Legend, Paul Scholes has questioned the signing of Matthijs de Ligt following the Red Devils’ Premier League 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Three goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke gave Man United the win over Man United at Old Trafford. Man United captain Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card for a reckless foul on James Maddison during the encounter. However, Scholes was critical of Man United’s recent summer recruitment and believes De Ligt is no improvement on Harry Maguire, who has made just two starts in the Premier League this season.…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso has told the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to be more responsive in addressing the financial needs of African countries. In a statement by CBN on Sunday, the apex bank boss disclosed this in his remarks while participating in the high-level Bretton Woods at 80 Forum. He noted that international institutions must evolve to tackle pressing issues like sustainable development, financial inclusion, and climate resilience in the continent. “Cardoso’s presence at this historic forum highlighted Nigeria’s and Africa’s growing influence in international economic discussions. His participation underscored his pivotal…
Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal as Bay FC recorded a 1-0 away win against Seattle Reign in their UWSL fixture. Oshoala fired home the winning goal from the spot three minutes before the half-hour mark. The Nigerian has now scored seven goals for Bay FC this season. The win took the modest club to eighth position on 28 points after 22 games on the 14-team league table. Oshoala moved to Bay FC in February 2024 after severing ties with Barcelona. Bay FC will be away to Gotham FC in their next league game on Sunday. UWSL: Oshoala nets 6th…
Tottenham Hotspur coach, Ange Postecoglou has suggested why his team thrashed Manchester United 3-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. Postecoglou watched as Brennan Johnson gave Spurs an early lead in the first half. Man United captain Bruno Fernandes was then sent off in the 42nd minute of the encounter. However, two more goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke gave the visitors all three points at Old Trafford. Speaking to BBC after the game, Postecoglou said Tottenham controlled the game well, adding that his players put in an outstanding performance against Erik ten Hag’s side. “Today it was an…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has won the September 28 local government elections in Anambra State, clearing all chairmanship and councillorship seats across the 21 local government areas of the state The Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, Genevieve Osakwe, announced the results at the ANSIEC office in Awka. Osakwe, while declaring the election as free and fair, said the ANSIEC carefully collated and analysed the results to ensure that there were no mistakes. She added that none of the opposition candidates or political parties and their party agents came to the ANSIEC office where the…
Former Portugal manager, Luiz Felipe Scolari has shared his conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo. Scolari managed the Al Nassr superstar between 2003 and 2008 when he was a prolific winger. Ronaldo scored 21 times and provided 16 assists for Portugal while playing under Scolari. They reached the 2004 UEFA Euro final, where they lost to Greece by a solitary goal. Now, the Brazilian tactician has revealed his conversation with the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward about life in Saudi Arabia. He said via TheNassrZone, “I felt happy when Cristiano Ronaldo told me: ‘I am very happy to be…
Former Director-General at the Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has urged Nigerians to count their blessings as the nation marks her 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1. Okechukwu, a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said this on Sunday during an interview with NAN in Enugu. He said the occasion called for a sober reflection, notwithstanding the prevailing socioeconomic realities in the country. According to him, in spite of the prevailing economic challenges in the country, Nigerians still have a lot to celebrate. “I was five years old by Independence in 1960, and it is good…
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has expressed his frustration with the Red Devils following their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that Brennan Johnson put the visitors in front in the first few minutes of the game orchestrated by Micky van de Ven. Van de Ven ran through the length of the Red Devils’ half before putting the ball on a plate for Johnson to finish in the 3rd minute. Then to add insult to injury, United captain, Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card in the 42nd…
Former England international cricketer, Kevin Pietersen, has sarcastically praised Erik ten Hag following Manchester United’s heavy 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. Brennan Johnson put Tottenham in front in the third minute. Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red in the 42nd minute. Spurs then returned with two more strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke in the 47 and 77th minutes respectively to put the game beyond Erik ten Hag’s men. Pietersen claimed that Ten Hag is better than the legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. He said for…