Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sport: American businessman and Roma owner Dan Friedkin to buy Everton Dan Friedkin, the American businessman and owner of Serie A club AS Roma, has agreed with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to buy the club. According to Sky Sports, Friedkin’s offer has been accepted by Moshiri. Previously, Moshiri was in a period of exclusivity with the troubled US investment group 777 Partners until May 31, preventing him from engaging in alternative discussions. Now, Moshiri is expected to grant exclusivity to Friedkin within the next 48 hours. Friedkin, who acquired Roma in 2020, has an estimated net worth of $6.1…

Customs to launch 24-hr operations to boost trade Customs to launch 24-hr operations to boost trade The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is arranging for seaports to operate 24 hours, aiming to remove barriers hindering export and import trade in Africa’s most populous nation. By operating round the clock, the ports can eliminate delays and costs associated with the non-clearing of cargo on weekends and public holidays. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday at the BusinessDay Maritime Conference themed, ‘Nigeria Maritime: Unlocking Potential, Overcoming Challenges,’ Mohammed Bello-Koko, managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), said the management of Nigeria Customs has…

Father’s Day Prayer Thy face O Lord In me Like a glass I want to see. School me like the pupils of thy eyes so I can learn of thy precepts. Deliver me from all troubled waters And forever keep my head above the water. Help me gain heights like a tall giant Even though I am the shortest man in my family. Help me exercise my faith in six packs And help burn out these unhealthy fats causing my fart to smell. Cos, I want to run for you swiftly And daily win medals just like you. Thy face…

Host Germany Beat 10-Man Scotland 5-1 In Tournament Opener -Euro2024 Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring their second goal with Maximilian Mittelstadt. REUTERS Germany have beaten 10-man Scotland 5-1 with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their Euro 2024 campaign and lay down a marker with the biggest opening game margin of victory in the tournament’s history. The Germans, hunting a record fourth European title and first major trophy after a barren decade, scored on Friday through Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and a Kai Havertz penalty before Niclas Fuellkrug and Emre Can added two more late…

See the Oldest and youngest squads of UEFA Euro 2024 The anticipation is finally over as Euro 2024 kicks off yesternight in Munich, marking the start of one of international football’s most prestigious tournaments. With 24 nations competing, the championship promises a thrilling month of top-tier action, featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé. Germany and Scotland, who have the oldest squads at the tournament, take centre stage in the opening match. This exciting kickoff highlights the intriguing mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents that will define the competition, setting the…

Why We Must Protect Nigeria’s Democracy, Obasa, Fashola, Foreign Diplomats Speak Despite its challenges, democracy in Nigeria must be protected by every citizen, speakers at an event to commemorate the country’s 25 years of unbroken democratic governance organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly have warned. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, former governor of Lagos, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, foreign diplomats, and business experts argued on Wednesday evening that democracy has benefitted the Nigeria since 1999 when the country began its fourth republic. Others who spoke at the event include Prof. Eghosa Osaghae of the Nigerian Institute…

For International Students, Canada Implements Changes To Post-Graduation Work Permit Program Federal and provincial immigration officials in Canada are in talks to significantly revamp the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility criteria. The PGWP, an open work permit, is currently available to international students who complete an eligible program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). According to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Deputy Minister Transition Binder 2024, Canada’s immigration system aims to align PGWP issuance with labour market demands. This alignment would facilitate easier access to work permits for students entry occupation facing shortages while restricting access for…

Africa’s No 1, Aliko Dangote on steel dominance in West Africa as next venture Aliko Dangote Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote says he will go into steel production in the near future, with West Africa as his target market like Andrew Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and became one of the richest Americans in history, The plan, according to him, is to ensure that every steel used in West Africa comes from Nigeria. Dangote said now that the refinery project was almost done, his next venture would be steel manufacturing. “We…

THE 100 MOST NOTABLE AFRICAN LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024. Kigali Rwanda. A Global Convergence of Excellence As anticipation builds for the 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit 2024 organized by 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa and Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, preparations are in full swing to ensure an event that will not only highlight the strides made in African leadership and business but also forge new paths of collaboration and innovation. This summit, which has already begun registering participants, promises to be a significant occasion on the global business calendar, attracting attendees from Asia, Europe,…

In Sport, Footballers’ Unions Take FIFA To Court Over Club World Cup The professional footballers’ unions of England (PFA) and France (UNFP) took FIFA to court in Brussels on Thursday to challenge the timetable “unilaterally set” by the world body, in particular its new Club World Cup in 2025. Players’ unions have complained that the expanded Club World Cup, due to take place in the United States in June and July next year, is an unacceptable additional burden on players. The organisations “believe that these decisions violate the rights of players and their unions under the EU Charter of Fundamental…