Breaking the Nigerian poverty cycle through entrepreneurial revolution Part 1
Nigeria is a country of absurd economic realities. The 13th largest crude oil producer in the world and the second largest economy in Africa earn an estimated $2.2 million a day in oil revenue. Yet, its GDP per capita, at just over $1,400, is among the lowest for the continent and 54% of its 148 million people live on less than $1 per day. The figures are especially shocking because of the abundance of natural resources primarily oil and natural gas, and massive agricultural potential based on its climate and significant rural population.
Fanfare as Team Tombim win NCC Tennis Cup
After almost eight months of absorbing tennis action across some states of the country, Team Tombim were weekend crowned champions of the inaugural NCC Tennis League.
Ammunition, IS propaganda found after France mosque closure
Kalashnikov ammunition and Islamic State propaganda videos were seized in raids following the closure of a mosque in the Paris suburbs, French authorities said Sunday.
Leading English Premier League scorers
Leading English Premier League scorers after Sunday’s matches:
Fuel Scarcity: DPR seals 97 stations in Lagos, Ogun
About 99 filling stations in Lagos and Ogun states have been sealed for various market infractions and sanctioned accordingly for taking advantage of the current fuel supply shortages.
1.5 m residents want alternative routes ahead of Shoprite operations
Over 1.5 million residents of the 10 estates around Jakande Roundabout in Lekki, Lagos State, weekend called on RMB West Port, owners of Shoprite, to provide them alternative routes before it opened its mall on Dec. 17.
