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Nigeria Out Of U-17 World Cup After Loss To Netherlands

Nigeria Out Of U-17 World Cup After Loss To Netherlands

November 6, 2019 3:17 am

A hat-trick by the Netherlands forward Sontje Hansen was all the Dutch needed to dump former world U-17 champions Nigeria out of the World Cup on Wednesday morning in Brazil.

The Ajax forward scored two goals inside the first minutes of the game. And the Nigerians, known for their comebacks, were not able to trouble the Dutch much before Hansen put the game beyond their reach in the 80th with a well-taken penalty.

Fresh off a 4-0 win over the USA that clinched their place in the knockout phase, Hansen and the Oranje picked up where they left off.

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The Money Laundering World Of Hamza Koudeih, By EFCC

The Money Laundering World Of Hamza Koudeih, By EFCC

November 3, 2019 4:30 am

He is a Lebanese, resident in Lagos and steeped in money. From his $1.3 million residence in Eko Atlantic Pearl Tower to his high-end automobiles, Hamza Koudeih oozes money-all of which he made doing nothing in the country but money laundering- which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says he has done to the tune of $19 million

Those who have followed the unraveling of a Lebanese man, Hamza Koudeih by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), would readily agree that it is misleading to judge a book by its cover. He is unassuming, comes off innocuous, and …

South Africa Crush England In World Cup Final

South Africa Crush England In World Cup Final

November 2, 2019 4:46 pm
2019 Rugby World Cup final
England: (6) 12
Pen: Farrell 4
South Africa: (12) 32
Try: Mapimpi, Kolbe Con: Pollard 2 Pen: Pollard 6

South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup in devastating fashion.

Twenty two points from the boot of nerveless fly-half Handre Pollard and second-half tries from wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe ground England into the Yokohama dirt on a horrible night for Eddie Jones’s men.

England had trailed 12-6 at the interval after taking a hammering in the scrum and making a series of …

World Bank Pledges To Assist Nigeria Increase IGR

World Bank Pledges To Assist Nigeria Increase IGR

October 29, 2019 3:59 pm

The World Bank has pledged its support towards assisting Nigeria to increase its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to address poverty and service delivery by government.

World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri, made the pledged at the opening of a Peer Learning Event organised by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Tuesday in Abuja.

Chaudhuri said one of the things that surprised him when he assumed office in Nigeria was the country’s low level of revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), put at eight per cent.

According to him, this is small compared with the number obtainable in

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Jeff Bezos Regains Position As Richest Man In The World

Jeff Bezos Regains Position As Richest Man In The World

October 27, 2019 7:28 am
Jeff Bezos is back as the richest man in the world after Bill Gates briefly earned the title as reported by TMZ.
After the markets closed Friday, Forbes says Jeff is now worth $109.9 billion, moving him back ahead of Bill and his $105.8 billion net worth.

Read Also: Saudis gained access to Amazon CEO Bezos’ phone

Briefly, before his Amazon stock increased, he was at number 2, looking up to Bill Gates. His drop in rank previously could be as a result of this year’s costly divorce with ex-wife MacKenzie, who took a huge chunk of his fortune.

MacKenzie’s

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Nigeria’s New Rating By World Bank Commendable – Analyst

Nigeria’s New Rating By World Bank Commendable – Analyst

October 26, 2019 8:26 pm

A Public Affairs Analyst, Mr Carl Umegboro has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent 15 places rise rating of Nigeria in the latest index from the World Bank.

Umegboro, a lawyer and Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, who gave the commendation in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said Nigeria was now ranked 131 moving up 15 places from its last ranking by the World Bank.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Word Bank Doing-Business 2020 appraisal, looked at most improved places to do business and which economies improved the most.

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Garba Eager To Lead Eaglets To 6th U-17 World Cup Title

Garba Eager To Lead Eaglets To 6th U-17 World Cup Title

October 26, 2019 3:37 pm

Manu Garba has spoken of the Golden Eaglets’ tradition of playing good football at FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments and remains confident of winning Nigeria’s sixth title at Brazil 2019 edition given the country’s previous performances in the tournament.

Garba, who steered the Eaglets to victory in Dubai United Arab Emirates, UAE, in 2013, spoke during a pre match press conference in Goiania, Brazil, on Friday night ahead tonight’s Group B opening fixture against Hungary.

“We are here (in Brazil) hoping to put up a good performance on the pitch,” Garba said.

“In our desire for victory, we don’t lose …

World Bank Lied In Their Doing Business Index (DBI) Report

World Bank Lied In Their Doing Business Index (DBI) Report

October 25, 2019 3:36 am

Stakeholders yesterday disagreed over the higher ranking of Nigeria by the World Bank in its 2020 Doing Business Index (DBI).

The global bank, in its report which was released yesterday, ranked Nigeria 131 out of 190 countries, up 15 places from 146th position last year. The report also named Nigeria as one of the top 10 most improved economies in the world for the second time in three years.

Nigeria is one of only two African countries to make this highly prestigious list. With this year’s leap, the country has improved an aggregate of 39 places in the World Bank …

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Drops By One Place, Now World 35th

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Drops By One Place, Now World 35th

October 24, 2019 8:28 am

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking for the month of October to now place as world 35th country.

In the ranking table from the world football governing body, FIFA on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1,481 points as against 1482 recorded in September.

However, in spite of the drop, Nigeria still occupies the third spot in Africa behind Senegal and Tunisia who are placed 20th and 29th with 1,546 and 1,495 points, respectively.

On the global scene, although, 184 recent international matches have left their mark on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, those at the …

At 20 Goals A Season, Lewandowski Is the World Best Striker

At 20 Goals A Season, Lewandowski Is the World Best Striker

October 24, 2019 1:59 am

Every club wants a 20-goals-a-season striker but not many get one who has that many before it is even Halloween. Bayern Munich has it in Lewandowski.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as the Bundesliga giants beat Olympiakos 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, taking the Poland international’s tally for club and country in 2019-20 to an incredible 21 goals in just 17 games.

The 31-year-old’s scintillating form has prompted many on social media to ask the question: is he the best number nine in the world right now?

It is hard to argue with the statistics, certainly in 2019 anyway.…

FG, World Bank To Discuss $3bn Power Sector Loan

FG, World Bank To Discuss $3 Billion Power Sector Loan

October 18, 2019 2:27 am

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, and other top government officials will exploit the opportunity of the ongoing annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund

(IMF) and the World Bank in Washington DC, United States of America to firm up discussions on the planned $3 billion facility targeted at addressing current challenges confronting Nigeria’s power sector.

Confirming the move in an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing meetings, Ahmed said the facility could actually be up to $3 billion, to be released in tranches for a period of about five years, adding that …

The World Mustn’t Sleep-Walk Into Another Debt Crisis

The World Mustn’t Sleep-Walk Into Another Debt Crisis

October 17, 2019 4:17 am

Patricia Scotland

Trade wars, protectionism, and nationalist rhetoric are combining to create the possibility of a nightmare debt crisis that could be worse than any previously experienced. Global borrowing is now at the highest levels since the 1950s – and history suggests we should take this as a warning that a debt crisis could be looming. Were one to materialise, it could inflict greater dislocation on international financial systems and national economic stability than ever previously witnessed.

This would be particularly tragic in view of the extraordinary global commitment to delivering the Sustainable Development Goals, and as so many nations …

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