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Sharp, Long-lasting Slowdown to Hit Developing Countries Hard, World Bank reports.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Given fragile economic conditions, any new adverse development—such as higher-than-expected inflation, abrupt rises in interest rates to contain it, …

STOP PRESS! UK Historical Space Rocket Is A Woeful Failure
Virgin Orbit’s modified Boeing 747 jet — dubbed “Cosmic Girl” — took off Monday from Newquay in England’s Cornwall county, 245 miles west of London, in a first launch for the country from UK soil. But nearly two hours after the plane left the ground, Virgin Orbit revealed the launch was a failure. Richard Branson’s Virgin …

Whatsapp is down…. here”s why
Whatsapp is down in some parts of the world, America, Europe, Africa especially on 25th October, 2022. Not all messages will be sent or received among some users. It’s a techy problem that Whatsapp is aware of. Problem will be resolved within few hours, Meta has announced.

Nigeria Ready To Fill The Vacuum Created By Russia/Ukraine War In Europe’s Gas Sector – Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, has disclosed that Nigeria is ready to offer its services as an alternative gas supplier to Europe as the war between Russia and Ukraine, which is threatening the supply of gas to European countries by Russia. The Minister urged the European Union (EU) to …

Ibadan Agog as Atiku, serving Govs, ex-Govs witness unveiling of world – class Lekan Salami Sports Complex upgrade
Atiku, serving govs, ex-govs arrive Ibadan on Wednesday …As Makinde unveils Lekan Salami Sports Complex Teni, Taye Currency and QDot perform live at the unveiling ceremony Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku, chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki as well as the President …

Senator Oriolowo congratulates Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico on 60th birthday
The Senator representing Osun-west Senatorial district at the upper legislative house has congratulated the Nigeria Ambassador to Mexico Rt. Hon Adejare Bello on the attainment of his 60th birthday. The Senator in a statement through his Media office felicitates with the former Speaker of Osun state House Assembly describing him as a grassroots politician, …

50 Ekiti youths to benefit from NTDC capacity building programme
….as DG applauds Fayemi’s tourism drive 50 vibrant Ekiti youths in tourism would enjoy a series of training, intellectual empowerment and exposure from the ambience of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, Abuja. According to Mr Folorunso Folarin Coker, Director – General, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation , NTDC, the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode …

LEGALITY OR OTHERWISE OF THE DIRECTIVE TO PROSECUTE VIOLATORS OF TWITTER BAN IN NIGERIA – AJULO
LEGALITY OR OTHERWISE OF THE DIRECTIVE TO PROSECUTE VIOLATORS OF TWITTER BAN IN NIGERIA – AJULO Sequel to the temporary ban of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government on Friday, 4th June, 2021, my attention has been drawn to a directive credited to the Attorney General of the Federation for the prosecution of …

World Investors Gather In London To Tap Into NDDIS and Nigeria’s ICT Potentials
The Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) in London has announced its next ‘face to face’ summit with the theme: “Computer Village” & Information Communication Technology (ICT) Summit. At an online Press conference, the founder of NDDIS, Otunba Bimbo Roberts Folayan announced that NDDIS had entered into collaboration with the ‘Computer Village – Market …

SOS : Let us push EKO Disco out of Lekki Phase1. Enough is Enough.
Save Our Soul in Lekki Phase 1 By Wole Arisekola EKO DISCO is charging us an end-user tariff but we hardly have 4 hours of light in a day. Let us come out to defend our rights. We are not slaves but educated people. Let us push EKO Disco out of Lekki Phase1. Enough is …

LAGOS-IBADAN TRAIN SERVICE : 15 Things You Must Know Before Boarding
Lagos-Ibadan rail By Fadairo Olufemi I took the lagos-ibadan train ride on the second day after it was officially opened for commercial business. It was a wonderful experience. I know many people would write about the train as more people get to use it, so i would only focus on salient points that people may …

Breaking: Covid-19 vaccine immunisation to be rolled out next week, as UK approve Pfizer/BioNTech
The UK has become the first western country to license a vaccine against Covid, opening the way for mass immunisation with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to begin in those most at risk next week. The vaccine has been authorised for emergency use by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA), ahead of decisions by the …

Lockdown: Full list of all places that will be shut in England.
In a bid to reduce social contact, the government has ordered that households do not leave or go outside of their homes except for specific purposes. It also means that certain businesses will be forced to close as officials desperately try to slow the spread of infections. The general public, employers and employees across England …

#EndSARS: Makinde approves 5000 immediate employment for youths, earmarks N500m compensation fund for #EndSARS victims
Earmarks N500m Compensation Fund For #ENDSARS Victims, To Employ 5000 Youths They Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde remarks at the post-protest meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders in Oyo state. In his statement, He said, “This is the first time we will be meeting like this after the events of the …

BREAKING: Makinde Approves Screening Of Oyo State Pensioners In Diaspora Through Video Calls
The Oyo state government has approved screening of Oyo state pensioners in diaspora through virtual calls otherwise known as video calls. Sunrisebulletin.com reports. The Honourable commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this disclosure on Tuesday while speaking with governor’s office correspondents shortly after arising from the 21st state executive council …