Author: Akintayo Adams

Rafael Nadal lost 6-1, 6-4 to Novak Djokovic in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday. This was the 60th and possibly final meeting between the two titans. The highly anticipated showdown between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic seemed to be heading towards a one-sided affair until Nadal staged a late comeback to avoid his worst-ever defeat by Djokovic. “I’m very relieved,” said Djokovic. “Everything was going my way, I was 6-1, 4-0 up but I played a sloppy service game and gave him chances.” This marked Djokovic’s 31st win in their long-standing rivalry, which began on the same Roland Garros…

Five students of the University of Ìlọrin have been punished for alleged misdemeanors committed on campus of the institution by the management. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs of the University, Kunle Akogun on Monday. The statement said that the Vice Chancellor had approved the rustication and expulsion of the students after the recommendation of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee recommendation on Friday, July 5, 2024. The details of the affected students include: “Olabanji, Toluwanimi David, (Matric.No.21/52HL103), Department of Communication and Information Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences – Rusticated for one academic session. “Dosunmu,…

President Bola Tinubu has given the green light on the sale of Crude by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to Dangote Refinery and other emerging refineries in Naira. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, in a post via his official X handle on Monday. The act, according to Onanuga, is to ensure the stability of the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-Naira exchange rate, which was adopted by the Federal Executive Council today. FEC approved that the 450,000 barrels meant for domestic consumption be offered…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has instructed telecommunications operators to immediately restore all phone lines blocked due to the non-linkage of National Identification Numbers to SIM cards. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. “The consumer is our priority, therefore, considering the challenges the blockages have caused, the Commission has directed all operators to reactivate all lines that were disconnected over the weekend in view of the short time available for consumers to undertake the verification of their NINs with their SIMs,” the statement read. ”Reactivated consumers are to note…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the minimum wage bill into law. This act ended months of deliberations between Government Authorities, Organised Labour Unions, and the Organized Private Sector. He signed the bill at the State House in Abuja on Monday, in the presence of a National Assembly delegation, led by the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio and some members of the House of Representatives. The Federal Government and the leadership of the Organised Labour have previously agreed on ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. “We are happy to announce today (Thursday) that both the Organised…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress started their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign by delivering a statement win. The Nigerian Women stunned their Australian counterparts and world number three Australia with a 75-62 win. The African side delivered a sensational performance, capitalizing on Australian turnovers to secure victory in front of a large crowd in Lille. Nigeria posted a spectacular 11-0 run to finish the first half, giving them a 13-point cushion heading into the locker rooms. This proved sufficient to get them over the line. When the Opals made it a one-shot game in the last period with four minutes remaining, Amy Okonkwo settled…

Ahead of the August 1 Nationwide demonstrations, some youths have trooped to the streets of Niger State to protest the economic hardship in Nigeria. It was gathered that the protesters stormed the streets on Monday, chanting anti-government songs. They wielded placards with messages such as ‘Enough is Enough,’ ‘Stop Anti-Masses Policies,’ ‘We Are Not Slaves In Our Country,’ ‘Hardship Is Unbearable,’ and ‘Fuel Subsidy Must Be Back.’ Last week, Governor Mohammed Bago attempted to prevent the protest by offering welfare packages to the residents of Niger. He announced a ₦20,000 wage allowance for state and local government civil servants and…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has issued a circular to all Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities to guarantee the protection of staff, students and public infrastructures in their respective domain. The circular issued through the National Universities Commission NUC, and signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, Dr Chris Maiyaki and titled: “Urgent Arrangements for the Security and Safety of University Staff, Students and Property During the Proposed Nationwide Protests”, emanated from the directive of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. It reads, “the Minister of Education has directed that the attention of Vice-…

A large crowd of disgruntled subscribers has gathered at MTN offices nationwide to express their frustration and disappointment over the telecom company’s blocking of phone numbers. The blockage reportedly stems from the NIN-SIM linkage requirement, which left many subscribers unable to access their phone services. MTN, however, has provided an alternative for subscribers to unblock their SIMs without visiting their outlets. This option was shared in a post on the company’s official X handle. “Unblock your line anytime, anywhere! Here are easy steps you can take. Get started at nin.mtn.ng. Need additional support from our stores? We are open 7…

Applications are now open for the 2025 Ernst and Young (EY) Technology Risk Graduate Programme. Programme Overview Technology Risk is classified as a ‘Hybrid’ Service Line, offering both assurance and consulting roles. The team conducts external audits for a diverse clientele, ranging from private businesses to global organizations, providing stakeholders with confidence in their operations. They also offer program assurance for complex digital transformations and provide advisory services on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency. Additionally, Tech Risk helps clients manage sensitive data and navigate privacy legislation. Requirements Qualifications Benefits Application Visit the official…