Google has announced a big plan to teach 20,000 Nigerian women and youth important digital skills. In tandem with Google's initiative, Nigeria has its sights set on cultivating a robust landscape of digital employment opportunities tailored to its burgeoning youth population. Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a meeting held in Abuja with Google Africa executives, emphasized the country's commitment to fostering digital job prospects. Shettima highlighted the congruence between Google's initiative and the government's dedication to enhancing youth engagement within the digital economy. Google's director for West Africa, Olumide Balogun, affirmed that the company is dedicated to investing funds and delivering digital skills to strengthen women, youth, and startups in Nigeria.

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Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti has assured Abia women of the support of his government to better their lot in the State. Otti said he has started reciprocating the gesture by giving women in the state serious appointments, noting that key areas like agriculture, education, health among others are being manned by women. He described women as a positive force in society and assured them that things are changing for the better in Abia State. Senator Nwokocha assured that members of the National Assembly will work collaboratively with the Governor to achieve set goals, stressing that there will be nothing like Abuja and Abia politicians. The event featured lectures, empowerment, cultural display and was attended by women from across the State.

A Kenyan cook, Maliha Mohammed, has surpassed Hilda Baci’s record of the longest cooking marathon. Mohammed achieved the feat a few months after declaring her intention to pursue it. She was on Tuesday, June 13, officially declared the Guinness World Record holder. The mother of two who had previously broken the Guinness World Record in 2019, posted pictures online to mark her new accomplishment. The Guinness World Record, however, has not confirmed Chef Mohammed’s new cooking record.

Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita on Tuesday, confirmed having telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Niger, where a junta seized power in a coup last month. Putin “stressed the importance of a peaceful resolution of the situation for a more stable Sahel,” Goita said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Western powers fear that Niger could go the same way as neighbouring Mali, whose leaders hired mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group to help them fight an insurgency after they overthrew the democratic government three years ago and kicked out French troops. Putin has called for a return to constitutional order in Niger, while Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin welcomed the coup. Support for Russia has appeared to surge in Niger since the July 26 coup, with junta supporters waving Russian flags at several rallies.

Three people have been killed by Russian missile attacks in the Volyn region of north-western Ukraine, the regional governor has said. Air strikes also damaged buildings in the western Lviv region, but there were no deaths, the city’s mayor said. But in July, ten people were killed and many more were injured after a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in Lviv. On Monday, two people were killed after a town in the Zaporizhzhia region was hit by missiles. In southern Ukraine, seven people were killed on Sunday by Russian shells.

He said Tinubu expressed his concern over the effects of the recent developments in the foreign exchange market, particularly on average citizens. According to Shonubi, the volatility of the naira in the parallel market is not solely driven by economic factors, but also speculative demand. He said, “Mr President is very concerned about some of the goings on in the foreign exchange market. In the circular dated August 9, 2023, the CBN placed limits on the exchange rate for naira payout of Diaspora remittances. Please note and ensure strict compliance.”Shonubi had last week said the diversion of Diaspora remittances to the parallel market was putting pressure on the local currency.

Local airline operators have said the shortage of foreign exchange is forcing operators to pay more for aircraft insurance and other services that are denominated in dollars. He stated that this was a major challenge to operators as aircraft and other equipment must be appropriately insured by the airlines before being deployed to service. Recently, we bought a dollar for N915, but on the platform, it was put at N890. This is a bit due to because the CBN is trying to keep up to their commitment on the allocation of foreign exchange. It’s left for NCAA to make sure that airlines are well insured and are not using insurance companies that are not recognised by the National Insurance Commission.

The US has approved a new military aid package for Ukraine that includes air defense munitions, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons and demining equipment. This was announced by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken via his official Twitter handle. Blinken said, “Today we are announcing deliveries of $200 million worth of arms and equipment for Ukraine. “The security assistance package will utilize assistance previously authorized under presidential drawdown authority for Ukraine that remained after the PDA reevaluation process concluded in June. “The United States will continue to work with its allies and partners to provide Ukraine with capabilities to meet its immediate battlefield needs and longer-term security assistance requirements,” the Defense Department added on Monday.

A Nigerian Air Force aircraft en route to Niger State crashed on Monday. Sources told The PUNCH that the aircraft took off from Kaduna en route to Minna, the Niger state capital when the incident occurred. Also, the Nigerian Air Force has not made an official statement on the incident nor did the Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, answer calls made to his phone number. On Tuesday, August 1, a South African-made propeller aircraft crashed in Lagos. According to the NEMA, the aircraft belongs to Airfirst Hospitality and Tour Ltd with Registration number - 5NCCQ.

The Nigerian Air Force has said its MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed on Money at about 1.00 pm near Chukuba Village in Niger State. He explained that efforts were currently ongoing to rescue the crew and passengers on board the helicopter, while preliminary and passengers on board the helicopter, while preliminary investigations have commenced to determine the probable cause of the crash. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNESpeaker Abbas condemns Zaria killings, seeks immediate investigationThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Apprehension and expectation are playing hide and seek in the air. Judgment Day is here.

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Lai, Lee Cheuk-yan, Leung Kwok-hung and Cyd Ho were jailed between eight to 18 months. Martin Lee, an octogenarian nicknamed the city’s “Father of Democracy”, Ng and Albert Ho were given suspended jail sentences. The charges involved a rally in August 2019 that drew an estimated 1.7 million people onto Hong Kong’s streets to call for greater police accountability and democracy. The 2019 movement was the city’s most concerted challenge to the Hong Kong government since the former British colony returned to China’s rule in 1997. The pro-democracy movement waned with the arrests and exiles of democracy activists, the Covid-19 pandemic and the national security law.

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Nine people have died and dozens more are feared trapped after an ancient Hindu temple collapsed in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains. Rescue efforts are in progress after a landslide struck the temple in Shimla, a well-known tourist destination. Over the past two days, severe rain in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in floods and landslides, and there have been 21 rain-related fatalities in the last 24 hours. Sukhu appealed to the people in the state to stay indoors due to the rains. Thousands of tourists visit the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, especially its capital Shimla, around the year to enjoy its cool weather and picturesque scenery.