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Nigeria has moved one place up to 43rd position and now sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. According to the FIFA’s website, Argentina is the highest ranked team in the world, with Spain moving one spot to second place while France drops to third. England and Brazil retain their fourth…
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Brazil's Congress on Wednesday approved a law allowing the executive to respond to trade barriers, after US President Donald Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on exports from Latin America's biggest economy. The so-called "Economic Reciprocity Law" was approved unanimously by the House of Representatives after receiving the Senate green light on Tuesday. The foreign…
26 Mar
The Federal Government said it is partnering world's largest cattle rancher, JBJ Brazil, to establish a large-scale ranch in Niger State to boost livestock production in the country. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, stated this when he led a delegation of investors from JBS and JBJ Companies from Brazil to the Government House, Minna,…
21 Mar
Vinicius Junior struck a dramatic winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The five-time world champions had taken a sixth-minute lead in Brasilia through a Raphinha penalty only for Luis Diaz's fine 41st-minute strike for Colombia to…
17 Mar
— as Tinubu moves to enhance food security, agricultural productivity Nigeria and Brazil on Monday signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agricultural productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. Presidency officials disclosed that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) is part of measures to ensure food security in…
17 Mar
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship. In recent years China's struggling national team has followed some other countries by turning to naturalised players, with limited impact on results. Also named in Branko Ivankovic's 27-man squad is Liverpool-born former…
13 Mar
The Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded Brazil for the creative infusion of Yoruba culture during the just-concluded 2025 Rio Carnival and affirmed its continued collaboration in tourism expansion. The carnival, which drew 8 million tourists and generated $1.2 billion in revenue, showcased the tangible and intangible elements of Yoruba culture, much to the amazement…
10 Mar
The Brazilian head of the next UN climate conference acknowledged Monday the limitations of such global negotiations, and the need to deliver on promises made at these summits. Andre Correa do Lago, a veteran climate negotiator, said it was necessary to be self-critical and push back against the belief that the so-called Conference of the…
7 Mar
Neymar has been recalled to the Brazil squad after a 17-month absence for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, reports BBC.
8 Feb
Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in November. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 79, aspires to make Brazil a leader in the fight against global…
6 Feb
Countries must aim as high as possible when setting new goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Andre Correa do Lago, the president
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Twenty-four hours after commissioning Abuja's first solar-powered market, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched yet another solar-powered market in the FCT. Commissioned by the FCT Minister, the Kugbo International Market comprises 5,200 stalls, attracting approximately 20,000 visitors daily, 20 warehouses -underground warehouses - 20 coldrooms, 10 restaurants, banks, clinic, police…
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Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abaniwanda Olufemi, has cautioned members of the vigilante, anti-cult members and hunters association to be professional in their assigned duties. Speaking at a town hall meeting with security stakeholders at the weekend in Asaba as part of the activities to mark National Police Day, Olufemi said they should avoid…
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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, reiterated his administration's commitment to upholding the rule of law and respecting due process in the selection of traditional institutions in the state. Makinde made the pledge during the coronation ceremony of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, which took place at Olivet…
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Saturday visited the Tebedaba-Brass trunkline
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The family of late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, on Saturday, announced the burial date of the late statesman and Niger Delta leader. He would be buried on May 13, 2025, at his hometown, Kiagbodo, in the Burutu local council area, Delta State. The United States-based eldest son of late Pa Clark, Penaowei Clark, made the…
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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Labour Party(LP) and the All Progressives Congres (APC) are holding their respective governorship
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, presented the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to the entire world at the Olivet Baptist
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Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has introduced the LUNA2000-215 Series, a new commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system (ESS) that combines air and liquid cooling technology. The launch event brought together industry stakeholders and partners to discuss the system’s potential to improve safety, management, and performance in Nigeria’s energy sector. Huawei reported that five Nigerian…
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One pedestrian died and five others injured following a road accident at Cele Expressway in Lagos State. The accident involved a 40-foot containerised truck, five commercial buses, and two private vehicles along the Cele Expressway corridor, inward Oshodi, on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed this in a statement. LASTMA's spokesperson, Adebayo…
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The Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) has dismissed a publication alleging that Governor Uba Sani had began selling from supposed cemetery land. KADGIS management, in a statement on Saturday, disclosed that the land in question, identified as layout TPO 1443 on Constitution Road, is owned by the Nigeria Police and has been approved by the…