Nigerian Gamers to Compete for $1 Million Prize
Omniverse Africa is excited to reveal that UEL Esports Inc., Unanimous Games and Game Evolution Esports will be premier partners for the Gaming Center at Omniverse 2025. This significant partnership will play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional gaming experience, highlighting Omniverse Africa’s dedication to innovation and excellence within the digital and creative ecosystems. UEL Esports Inc., renowned for its one of a kind, multi genre gaming league, cutting-edge advancement and visionary contributions, will be integral in shaping the Gaming Center, promising an immersive and dynamic environment for all attendees. Additionally, Game Evolution will serve as the gaming ecosystem and delivery partner for the center, ensuring top-tier experiences and seamless execution. In a major highlight of this collaboration, an exhilarating gaming tournament will be featured at the Gaming Center. This tournament, expected to be a central attraction of Omniverse 2025, will offer participants the chance to compete for a staggering prize pool of up to $1 million. Nigerian gamers will have the opportunity to vie for these substantial rewards and gain invaluable experiences that could propel their gaming careers to new heights. Charles Emembolu, Co-convener of Omniverse Africa, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with UEL Esports Inc., and Game Evolution towards the Omniverse 2025. This collaboration aligns with our vision to create a transformative and engaging gaming environment. We are excited to witness the innovation and talent that will unfold through this partnership.” The Honorable Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, stated, “Omniverse Africa has taken a bold step to position Nigeria as a global leader in gaming by launching this major league with partners from Nigeria and USA. The Ministry stands behind this vision, and we look forward to fostering partnerships that will strengthen our creative economy and provide new opportunities for our youth,” Briant Biggs, CEO of Unanimous Games, USA, added, “This partnership offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and empower gamers globally. Omniverse 2025 is the perfect platform for this mission.” Titus Walker, CEO of UEL Esports Inc., also stated that “Becoming the premier partner for the Gaming Center at Omniverse 2025 is a remarkable opportunity for UEL Esports Inc. We look forward to showcasing our latest innovations and contributing to an exceptional event that will set new standards in the global gaming industry.” Kunmi Adebimpe, Founder of Game Evolution Esports, commented: “As the gaming ecosystem and delivery partner for the Omniverse Africa Gaming Center, Game Evolution is committed to bringing unparalleled experiences to the forefront. We are excited to collaborate with Omniverse Africa, UEL Esports Inc. and Unanimous Games to elevate the gaming experience and provide a platform for gamers to shine, globally.” Omniverse Africa, Africa’s premium platform for integrating digital andcreative ecosystems across the continent, will host its annual summit in Lagos, Nigeria, in February. The synergy between UEL Esports Inc., Omniverse Africa, Unanimous Games and Game Evolution promises to make Omniverse 2025 an extraordinary event, celebrating talent and innovation in the gaming world. Stay tuned for more updates on the tournament and how to participate, collaborate, compete or partner. The Omniverse Africa Summit 2025 promises a thrilling experience for gamers and enthusiasts alike. Join us on this exciting journey as we push the boundaries of gaming in Africa and beyond.
18 and below cannot write JAMB
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has declared that candidates under 18 will no longer be permitted to take the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination beginning next year. Speaking during a televised interview, Mamman noted that the minimum required for admission is 18 years according to the country’s education policy, and the federal government only allowed underaged students to take the JAMB examination this year as a form of advance notice to parents for the changes that will take effect next year. Furthermore, the Minister announced that students who have not completed the required minimum number of 17 and a half years in school, will be exempted from participating in both the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams.
NBS Report Shows Growth in GDP
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is working to build a solid and resilient economy, as he welcomes the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which shows that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.19% in the second quarter of 2024, higher than the 2.51% recorded in the same period of 2023. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, who made this known in a statement, reiterated the President’s appeal on “the need for Nigerians to retain their faith in the government and not to allow themselves to be swayed by naysayers intent in aborting and undermining the current reforms for their selfish ends.” Further speaking on the GDP report which is coming on the heels of declining food and headline inflation Statistics, Mr Onanuga stated that the NBS report further affirmed that the Nigerian economy is on the right trajectory and on the path to recovery, as the President said in his August 4, 2024 national broadcast, According to the NBS report, the growth rate in the second quarter of 2024 is higher than the 2.51% recorded in Q2 2023 and higher than the 2.98% growth in Q1 2024, largely driven by the service sector.
President Tinubu Appoints New Directors-General of NIA, DSS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). According to a statement by Presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the new appointments followed the resignation of the […]
10-Man Committee Inaugurated To Enforce LGA Autonomy
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The committee’s primary goal is to ensure that local governments are granted full autonomy, allowing them to function […]
Professor Usman is now NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. Ngelale noted that Professor Usman previously served as […]
ECOWAS urged Fully Implement Anti-corruption Protocol
In a bid to wipe out corruption in the region, Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, has called on member countries of the regional body to, as a matter of necessity, ratify and fully implement the […]
Planned Protest: FG begins sale of 50kg rice for N40,000
Ahead of the planned protest, the Federal Government says it has created centres across the country where Nigerians can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for N40,000. Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, who revealed this after the Council meeting, said this was one of several initiatives by the Tinubu administration to ease living conditions for citizens. […]
FEC Approves Sale of Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery and others in Naira
The Federal Executive Council has approved the sales of crude oil to local Refineries in Nigeria, Including Dangote Refinery to be denominated in Naira at a fixed exchange rate. Announcing this after the FEC meeting on Monday, the Special Adviser on Revenue to the President and FIRS Chairman, Zack Adedeji explained that the strategic intervention is […]
President Tinubu signs new National Minimum Wage bill into law
President Bola Tinubu today signed the National Minimum Wage Bill into law. The President signed the bill just passed by the National Assembly during the Federal Executive Council FEC meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Speaking after the signing, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio who commended President Tinubu for signing […]