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Super Eagles Decimated Sao Tome and Principle 10-0 in AFCON Qualifiers, Make History

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June 13, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday produced a superlative performance as they recorded their second biggest win in history following a 10-0 demolition of Sao Tome and Principe on matchday 2 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, qualifiers.

There were so many firsts on the scoresheet as Lookman Ademola, Terem Moffi, and Dennis Emmanuel all made history.

While Osimhen scored his first a haul (four goals) for the Eagles, Terem Moffi scored his first international goal and he made it a double, Leicester City of England attacker, Lookman Ademola who Jose Peseiro preferred in the starting lineup over Samuel Chukwueze scored his first goal as well as Watford’s striker, Dennis Emmanuel was also on target.

In a dominant fashion with the team not ready for flippancy, Victor Osimhen raised the bar in 9 minutes before Moses Simone doubled the lead in the 28th minute.

Terem Moffi made it 3-0 as both teams went into the dressing room for the first half.

But more goals were to come as Lookman provided a superb assist for Osimhen to score his second of the day on the dot of the 48th minute before Oghenekaro Etebo made it 5-0 7 minutes later

On the dot of 60 minutes, Terem Moffi scored his second goal while Lookman scored his first international goal for Nigeria in the 63rd minute to make it 7-0 for the Eagles.

Decimated Sao Tome players refused to give up as they made spirited efforts to reduce the deficit but they were rather punished the more.

Victor Osimhen, hungry and undone, scored his 3rd and 4th goals in the 65th and 84th minutes to hand Nigeria a 9-0 lead

Osimhen had a hand in 6 goals as he scored 4 and assisted 2 Dennis Emmanuel also scored his first goal in the 94th minute via spot-kick to hand the Eagles 10-0 victory.

It is also the first time the team is keeping a clean sheet since their 2-0 win against Guinea Bissau in the 2021 AFCON earlier in the year

It is the second time Nigeria is scoring 10+ goals in an International match following their 10–1 win against Dahomey in Lagos on 28 November 1959.

The victory hands the Jose Peseiro-led lads Group A leadership pending the outcome of the Sierra Leone vs Guinea Bissau match.

The Super Eagles will take on Guinea Bissau in a double header in September. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON will hold in Cote D’Ivoire next year

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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