Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to lodge a £100 million bid this summer for Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Rodri, according to today’s reports . The Spanish giants, under new manager Xabi Alonso, view the 29‑year‑old defensive anchor as the ideal long‑term successor to Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos. Despite Rodri’s ongoing recovery from ACL and meniscus injuries
LAGOS, July 24, 2025 – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has intensified efforts to secure nationwide support for the ₦500 billion “Produce for Lagos” Offtake Guarantee Fund, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing food security and empowering agribusinesses across Nigeria. During a strategic engagement held at the Lagos House in Marina, Sanwo-Olu met with key
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 The face-off between electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and state governments over the recent tariff hike has intensified, as the DisCos have reportedly turned down invitations for dialogue from several state authorities seeking a review of the new electricity pricing framework. This development follows public outrage in many parts of the country
In a strongly worded press conference in Lagos, the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has dismissed allegations by the House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee that insurance firms defrauded the federal government of N200 billion. According to NIA Chairman Eddie Efekoha, there is “no N200 billion fraud anywhere,” cautioning that the committee has not been fully briefed on how insurance
LAGOS, July 24, 2025 The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and prominent economists have expressed support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) continued tight monetary policy stance, even as the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) raised concerns over its impact on businesses. The CBN, earlier this week, retained the Monetary Policy Rate
Saudi Arabia has formally kicked off its inaugural pilot of fully autonomous taxis in Riyadh, marking a major stride toward realising AI‑driven urban mobility under its Vision 2030 reforms. The initiative began on July 23, 2025, with Level‑4 robotaxis deployed across seven strategic locations such as King Khalid International Airport (Terminals 2 and 5), Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – In a renewed effort to deepen Nigeria’s academic collaboration with its professional diaspora, the Federal Government has announced plans to launch the Diaspora BRIDGE Platform on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the State House, Abuja. According to a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, the launch will
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – In a strategic move ahead of Thursday’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with governors elected under the party’s platform on Wednesday night in Abuja. The high-level meeting, which took place at the State House, was convened
JOS, July 24, 2025 – The Plateau State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Yavana Jonathan, has appealed to the Nigerian Army to intensify its support for corps members serving in the state, particularly in the areas of security and welfare. The appeal was made during her courtesy visit to the Headquarters
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – The World Bank has reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s ambitious plan to deploy a 90,000-kilometre national fibre-optic broadband infrastructure, aimed at boosting digital connectivity and economic transformation across the country. The endorsement came from Anshula Kant, the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank Group, during a
