West Africa

Africa: Nigeria’s Weaker-Than-Expected Activity Slows Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Growth – IMF

[ad_1] In contrast, growth in the Middle East and Central Asia is projected to pick up from an estimated 2.1 per cent in 2023 to 3.9 per cent in 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the growth forecast in Sub-Saharan Africa has been revised downward by 0.2 percentage points for 2024 and upward by 0.1 percentage points for 2025. The revision reflects slower growth in Nigeria, amid weaker-than-expected activity in the first half of the year, the fund […]

October 23, 2024 3

News

Gambia: GFF Domestic League Commences Next Month

[ad_1] The 2024-2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Domestic League season is set to begin next month following the conclusion of the GFF Club Management Meeting at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum on Saturday. The country's league clubs are currently preparing themselves physically fit ahead of the commencement of the new league campaign. Hawks, Hart FC and Gambian Dutch Lions all gained promotion to the country's Elite League following their sterling performance in the Second Division League last […]

October 23, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: AU Ends First Africa Skills Week in Accra

[ad_1] Stakeholders and partners from all over Africa recently converged in the Ghanaian capital of Accra for the first-ever Africa Skills Week (ASW) hosted by the Government of Ghana and organised by the African Union (AU). The five-days, which event brought together policymakers, practitioners, employers, development partners, civil society organisations and the youth, discussed policy priorities, challenges and opportunities in skills development. Other strategic partners that supported the initiative included International Labour Organisation (ILO), UNESCO, UNHCR, German Cooperation implemented by […]

October 23, 2024 4

Entertainment

Nigeria: Suspected Cultists Kill Scores During Traditional Festival in Anambra

[ad_1] Awka — Tragedy struck in Nibo, Anambra State, yesterday, as scores of lives mostly youths were lost in a brutal attack suspected to have been launched by cultists. The perpetrators, reportedly arriving in a black Lexus SUV, stormed an eatery in the community and opened fire indiscriminately, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Indigenes of the community, mostly youths who were in the public celebrating the Onea Asat festival were gunned down. The crime scene is a few […]

October 23, 2024 4

News

Nigeria/Algeria: Ajibade Leads 24 Other Falcons Invited for Algerian Friendlies

[ad_1] Head Coach Justine Madugu has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and 23 other players for the two international friendly matches planned for nine-time African champions, Super Falcons against their Algerian counterparts in Lagos at the end of this month. The matches are billed for the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Island on Saturday, 26th October and Tuesday, 29th October respectively. It is the first time that the Falcons are playing international friendly matches on home soil since the […]

October 23, 2024 3

News

Nigeria: Sports Minister Celebrates Flamingos’ Stellar Performance Against Ecuador

[ad_1] The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria's U17 Women's National Football Team, the Flamingos, following their remarkable 4-0 victory over Ecuador in the second match of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup. This impressive win not only showcases the talent and resilience of the team but also solidifies their position at the top of Group A with a total of six points. In a statement by the Mrs Diana Mary […]

October 23, 2024 3

News

Nigeria: NNL Pre – Season Seminar Will Bring Out the Best Coaches, Media Officers’

[ad_1] With less than one week to the NNL pre-season seminar aimed at equipping second tier team coaches and media officers with good knowledge of how to handle issues related to the league, one of the resource persons, John Joshua Akanji has declared that the seminar will adequately equip the participants ahead of the beginning of the 2024/2025 season. Akanji, a veteran journalist and former media aide to former Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, will be among senior journalists that will […]

October 23, 2024 2

News

Nigeria: NPFL – Remo Stars Humble Bendel Insurance to Temporarily Climb to Top

[ad_1] Last year's runner-up in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Remo Stars, are temporarily back at the top of the Nigerian topflight league following a lone goal win in Ikenne against visiting Bendel Insurance of Benin City yesterday. The win lifts the Ikenne side to 18 points from eight matches and will await the result of the Rivers United trip to Niger Tornadoes of Minna in one of the matches slated for today. Ghanaian import, Dela Akorli's brilliant strike […]

October 23, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: NPFL, Nilayo Seal Deal for All-Star Game – Davido, Burna Boy to Dazzle Fans

[ad_1] Abuja — The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organize the NPFL All-Star Game at the end of the current season. The partnership aims to elevate the league's profile, create a more engaging atmosphere for fans, and attract private-sector investment. The All-Star Game will feature 22 players from the North and 22 from the South, with two coaches from each zone. Celebrity coaches, including Ayo Makun, […]

October 22, 2024 3