Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Wale Edun stated on Tuesday that the country’s economy is showing signs of growth, with $55 billion recorded in non-oil exports in 2023. Edun made this revelation during a press briefing following President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with the Council of State. He highlighted that the surge in exports has led to a trade surplus, signaling increased confidence from both local and foreign investors. Minister Edun also claimed that the economy is stabilizing and that significant opportunities are emerging in the infrastructure and service sectors, despite challenges like high inflation. He further stated that the government is…
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YoungstaCPT Unveils Tracklist For Upcoming ’31 Y?RS AHEAD OF TIME’ Mixtape. Cape Town’s very own rap sensation, YoungstaCPT, has officially revealed the tracklist for his highly anticipated mixtape, 31 Y?RS AHEAD OF TIME. YoungstaCPT Unveils Tracklist For Upcoming ’31 Y?RS AHEAD OF TIME’ Mixtape The mixtape, which follows YoungstaCPT‘s highly acclaimed projects, is poised to showcase a collection of tracks that not only capture the essence of Cape Town but also push the boundaries of South African hip-hop. Announcing the mixtape on social media, the award-winning rapper revealed that this will be his 33rd release, underscoring his lyrical prowess and…
Fresh off his first NBA title win, Jayson Tatum was expected to play a significant role for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, especially due to his vast experience in FIBA competitions. Instead, the Celtics forward rode the bench for two of the six games in Paris and averaged 17.7 minutes in his four outings.Tatum’s sporadic usage led to many criticizing Team USA head coach Steve Kerr, with some even urging the Celtics star to sit out the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in protest. To his credit, Tatum remained even-keeled throughout the Olympic experience, even though he wished he had received…
Gena Rowlands, the acclaimed American actress, three-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee for her vivid portrayals of strong, troubled women in the crime drama Gloria and A Woman Under the Influence, has died at the age of 94. Rowlands, whose death was reported on Wednesday by Entertainment Weekly citing her son Nick Cassevetes, starred in dozens of films during a career that began on stage and television in the 1950s and included award-winning roles in movies directed by her first husband, actor, writer and director John Cassavetes. Nick Cassavetes revealed in June that Rowlands had Alzheimer’s, like her own mother…
Columbia President Minouche Shafik resigns Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure. The school in upper Manhattan was roiled this year by student protests, culminating in scenes of police officers carrying zip ties and riot shields storming a building that had been occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters. She has acknowledged the campus protests factored into her decision to resign. NEW YORK – Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned Wednesday after a brief, tumultuous tenure that saw the head of the prestigious New York university grapple with protests over the Israel-Hamas war and criticism over how the…
By EU Directorate-General Have you noticed anything different about the caps on plastic bottles lately? That is just one of the measures to tackle plastics pollution. Plastics are an important material in our economy that are everywhere in our daily lives but can present negative environmental and health impacts when misused. Since July 3, single-use plastic bottles sold in the EU must come with their caps or lids attached. This may seem a small change, but its impact could be huge. Plastic caps or lids are part of the almost 26 million tonnes of plastic waste generated every year in Europe,…
The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea on the occasion marking the 79th Independence anniversary of that great country on August 15, 2024. In his message to His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, President Boakai extended warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Liberia, and in his own name. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai stressed that as…
L-Tido Opens Up About Emotional Toll Following Da LES’ Health Scare. In a candid and heartfelt revelation, L-Tido has opened up about the emotional toll he endured following close friend and fellow artist Da LES’ recent health scare. L-Tido Opens Up About Emotional Toll Following Da LES’ Health Scare The two artists are known for their long-standing friendship and collaborative history and have shared both personal and professional milestones, making the news of Da LES‘ health crisis a deeply personal blow for L-Tido. “Me and him (Da LES) had a fallout earlier this year and this like the first time…
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Lauri Markkanen now has a long-term commitment to the Utah Jazz. However, the new deal guarantees another summer of trade rumors for the Finnish All-Star. The Jazz explored trade options for Markkanen all summer before Utah decided to renegotiate and extend his contract. Markkanen got a big raise from his existing $18M salary next season up to the maximum of just over $42M, plus four more years at a total of $196M to stay with the team where he became an All-Star during the 2022-23 season. The new contract’s timing means he’s sticking around Salt Lake City next season. NBA…