Topnaija latest news updates for today, 16th August 2024

Good morning Nigeria and welcome to Topnaija latest news updates, Topnaija newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 16th August 2024.

Nigeria’s Presidency denies contractual obligation with, Zhongshan

The Presidency on Thursday said it is aware of the failed attempts by a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, to take over offshore assets of the Federal Government of Nigeria through subterfuge.

According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Federal Government is not under any contractual obligation with the company, noting that the case in which Zhongshan tries to use every unorthodox means to strip the country’s offshore assets is between the company and the Ogun State Government. Read more here.

The Launch Lab: The Hive Incubator launches a startup incubation Program in Akure

The Hive Incubator, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming Akure into a thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship has launched with the debut of a startup and SME incubation program, The Launch Lab.

In many parts of Nigeria, Lagos especially, building startups to solve problems within the country has become a constant thing, especially among young minds, with valuable purposes and huge results. However, the opportunities to do such aren’t enough in Akure despite the immense potential untapped in the city; the incubation program was born out of a desire to meet these needs on a huge scale. Read more here.

Ogun State Govt. condemned seizure of three presidential aircraft

The Ogun State Government has condemned the recent seizure of three Nigerian government-owned aircraft in France by Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. (“Zhongshan”).

The aircraft, which are part of Nigeria’s presidential fleet, were provisionally attached by the Chinese company following orders from the Judicial Court of Paris on March 7 and August 12, 2024. Read more here.

Super Eagles new Head Coach: Presidency takes over

The race to appoint a new head coach for Nigeria’s Super Eagles has been snatched from the hands of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Sports Ministry, with the Presidency stepping in to take full control of the decision-making process.

This unexpected intervention has left the NFF and Sports Ministry in limbo, sparking speculation about who will ultimately lead the three-time African champions as they prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda next month. Read more here.

“This is why I don’t like him” — Konate on Liverpool teammate

Even in the most tight-knit squads, a little friendly banter can stir up some playful tension in the Liverpool team.

Ibrahima Konaté, Liverpool’s towering French defender, recently made waves with a tongue-in-cheek confession that he ‘hates’ one of his new teammates. Read more here.

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