TopNaija latest news updates for today, 29th Oct 2024

Good morning, Nigeria, and welcome to Topnaija.ng latest Nigerian news updates, including the newspaper headlines for today, Monday, October 28, 2024.

Ballon d’Or: Rodri emerges winner amidst Real Madrid snub

The 2024 Ballon d’Or awards will go down as the most salty of all editions as Manchester City star Rodri emerges winner.

A predictable finale it is following the leak that came out earlier today revealing the Spanish midfielder as the recipient of the 2024 Ballon d’Or over the likes of Real Madrid trio of Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Read more here.

Real Madrid protest seconds after Rodri announcement

In the wake of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award announcement, Real Madrid’s camp erupted in outrage as Vinicius Jr missed out on the title to Manchester City star Rodri.

The Spanish midfielder’s standout season for both club and country earned him the world’s top individual football prize, but not without protest from the Madrid faithful. Read more here.

Google commits $5.8 million to boost AI skills across Sub-Saharan Africa

In a major move to support digital transformation in Africa, Google has announced a $5.8 million investment aimed at accelerating AI skill development across Sub-Saharan Africa.

This funding, set to fuel skilling initiatives in AI across multiple industries, underscores Google’s commitment to empowering communities across the continent by making AI knowledge more accessible and practical. Read more here.

Nigerian stock market declines as All-Share index drops 0.74%

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) opened the week on a downward trend, losing 740.01 points to close at 98,708.90, a 0.74% drop from its previous session.

The Nigerian stock market decline, attributed to increased profit-taking after last week’s gains, brought the market capitalization to N59.81 trillion as investors adopted a cautious stance. Read more here.

House Rep. Alex Ikwechegh under fire for Bolt driver clash

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, is currently being interrogated at its Maitama Divisional Headquarters following allegations of assault.

Ikwechegh is accused of slapping a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, during a dispute over a delivery fee. Read more here.

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