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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation and former Nigerian Minister of Finance, has been conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Oxford. The announcement was made by Okonjo-Iweala via her X page on Wednesday.

In a historic turn of events, the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has elected its first female Student Union Government (SUG) President, Blessing Iripia Alims. This milestone comes 49 years after the university’s inception, marking a significant historical moment.

Echegini, who previously played in the NCAA Division One League for Mississippi State Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles, has showcased her remarkable talent and consistency. Her transition to Juventus saw her score 10 goals and provide one assist in 16 matches, playing a key role in helping the team secure a second-place finish in the Serie A.

“Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was penned by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate, and composed by Frances Berda. Despite its role in shaping national identity, the anthem has faced criticism over the years due to its composer’s foreign origin

UEFA’s Technical Observer panel selected Oshoala’s goal as the season’s top goal. Their statement highlighted the bicycle kick’s technical brilliance and aesthetic appeal, noting its significant impact on the match and the competition overall.

Super Eagles striker Peter Olayinka has been making headlines this week after securing a double triumph with his new club, Red Star Belgrade, in Serbia.

Lookman wrote his name in the history books of European football with his hat trick. He became the first African player to score twice in the final of a major UEFA competition, joining the exclusive list of Nigerian players who have scored in the final of a major UEFA competition.

Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has made history ogain, setting a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds (0.9m/s) in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. This impressive feat comes just two months before the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Amusan is expected to lead Team Nigeria to a medal haul.

Veteran figures in the Nigerian film industry, Idowu Philips, widely known as Iya Rainbow, and Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), were honored with the prestigious Industry Merit Award at the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA 2024).

The highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for 2024 concluded with a dazzling ceremony honoring outstanding talent and creativity in the African film industry. Hosted by MulitChoice at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos State, the event celebrated remarkable achievements across various categories, showcasing the continent’s vibrant cinematic landscape.