…with 10 vessels discharged or in transit." Tinubu attributed the progress to reforms under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI), which has now been restructured under the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). According to him, the programme strengthened procurement processes, secured critical raw materials,…
He added that the development can neither hinder the initiation of fresh investigations nor the continuation of investigations by the relevant security agencies in Nigeria. He said it would have been a different matter if her trial had been conducted in Nigeria for the offences of bribery and other offences for which s…
…to an excerpt from the report, "It is an accepted fact that women are significantly underrepresented in Senior Leadership in the Data and AI industry, with just 17% occupying the most senior roles. The State of the Nation research indicates that all women of colour have additional barriers that are not being addressed,…
…the reconstruction of the shares and produce a new Register for the Company," it added. Under the approved reconstruction arrangement, shareholders will receive one new ordinary share for every four existing shares held, effectively reducing the total number of issued shares by 75%. The exercise is expected to result i…
…its investigation uncovered information suggesting that the suspect had previously come under the radar of law enforcement authorities in the United States over alleged vehicle-related offences. "Further investigation also uncovered a prior criminal record involving Adams in the United States, allegedly related to the…
…earnings across the sector, perceptions of pay fairness remain mixed. Around 43% of respondents believe their salaries are lower or much lower than those of peers in similar roles, while only 14% believe they earn more than average. What you should know Nairametrics previously reported that demand for AI skills is acce…
…(CPPE) and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, speaking to Nairametrics, commended the development. He noted, "That shows we are making progress. It shows that the [President Bola Tinubu's] reforms are yielding results." He noted further that it is important for the nation to diversify its reserves in terms of…
…over 138,000 litres of petrol, 8,000 litres of kerosene and hundreds of litres of condensate. It is believed that the large volumes recovered suggest that criminal syndicates are not only stealing crude oil from pipelines and facilities but are also operating sophisticated local refining networks capable of processing…
…gradually normalize." "Market analysts have noted that crude oil prices are currently under downward pressure, although geopolitical risks remain." "While factors such as a breakdown in peace negotiations, fresh supply disruptions, or unexpected production cuts by OPEC and its allies could trigger upward price movement…
…between LASWA and EIB, with the European Investment Bank emerging as the largest funder of the Omi Eko Project. The EIB long-term loan is supported by an EU guarantee under the Global Gateway Initiative, of which EIB is a key partner in Africa. The project is co-financed with AFD and the European Commission. AFD is pro…
…at the start of 2020 and the tennis calendar was then paused because of the Covid pandemic. When she walked out to play in February 2021, it was her first time on the court for 16 months.She also admits she had not been ready for life as a Grand Slam champion."I don't think it's possible to really prepare yourself [for…
…she and her late dad Nick - whom she describes as "the most competitive person ever" - bonded over footballBut Toone admits she was not really processing her grief at that point and was only able to do so when a calf injury in November forced her to take time off."I think it was my body telling me to stop before I woul…
…Cornish miners brought football to MexicoPublished2 June 2026Image source, Eduardo HernandezByHenry CowlingBBC Sport journalistInside the 25,000-seater Estadio Hidalgo in east-central Mexico, fans unfurl a tifo featuring a miner.In one hand he wields a pickaxe and the other a pastry with a distinctly crimped edge.He is…
…aren't you playing basketball?" was directed at Armstrong, then a 25-year-old defender, who was about to become the first US-born black player to represent the United States at a World Cup."There were no congratulations, or 'how excited are you to be here?'" Armstrong tells BBC Sport."The stereotype was 'you're an Amer…
…Duckens Nazon."When we put the shirt on, it's more than a normal game. We are the first independent black nation in the world. We have a lot of history. We have to assume this role."One player who knows the realities all too well is Woodensky Pierre, Haiti's only domestic-based player.The defensive midfielder was raise…
…- it all contributed to an unforgettable masterpiece which concluded as darkness descended on Wimbledon's Centre Court, nearly seven hours after the 2008 singles final began.It ended in a seismic five-set victory for the then 22-year-old Nadal, and one the 22-time Grand Slam champion now sees as being crucial to his fu…
…on for draw against SpainBefore a ball had been kicked, there were concerns that the expanded tournament - featuring a record 104 matches - would produce a number of boring, one-sided contests.But it has taken less than a week for those fears to be allayed.The traditional powerhouses of Europe and South America - the c…
…World Cup matches are being played in the US with Mexico and Canada sharing the remainder. With that comes more international fans in the US keen to explore American culture, landscape and all the country's oddities.It's made for viral videos on social media, with foreign football fans trying everything from Waffle Hou…
…A six-goal thriller ends England 4-2 CroatiaByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished18 June 2026England's 4-2 win against Croatia was full of exciting attacking football but the defensive part of the game raised some eyebrows with them looking open on a number of occasions. In football, what a team does in a…
…has been after the first set of group matches since 1958.Despite concerns about the extended nature of this World Cup, there is no problem with the competitive nature of the tournament either. Nine of the 24 matches have ended in a draw.The 37.5% draw ratio is actually the highest at this stage since 2010 - when it was…
…for this game to the last minute.This group is wide open after both opening matches ended level.Switzerland, in particular, will be disappointed to drop points so late against Qatar, especially because they had chances to wrap that game up, but I actually don't see them winning this either.Bosnia-Herzegovina are draw s…
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Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to understand whether the beautiful game still exists.
…US Open champion Wyndham Clark led the charge, establishing a four-shot lead at six under with two holes of his first round remaining when darkness fell.The 32-year-old American - one of 50 players who must return at 06:35 (11:35 BST) on Friday to finish their rounds - carded five birdies, an eagle and just a solitary…
…side in the world, being held or beaten on the back of big breaks going the way of the underdogs is a dream too far.Scotland are going to have to be resilient, organised and inspired to get a draw or even a one-goal loss. To win, they need to put in the best display we've seen from them since Clarke took over. Figure c…