LAGOS CELEBRATES SOPHIA EKERUCHE: WORLD’S BEST YOUTH FEMALE SCRABBLE PLAYER. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS CELEBRATES SOPHIA EKERUCHE: WORLD’S BEST YOUTH FEMALE SCRABBLE PLAYER The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) hosted Wizkid Scrabble player Sophia Ekeruche of Team Lagos, the 15-year-old crowned the world's best female Scrabble player at the just-concluded World Youth Scrabble Championship held in Kenya this past August. Hon. Lekan Fatodu, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, received the young champion in his office at Teslim Balogun Stadium. Expressing immense pride in her accomplishment, noting that she inspires not only her peers but also the Lagos State government, which continually emphasises youth education and sports development. “The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the Lagos State Sports Commission, is thrilled with your sterling performance,” Fatodu stated. “The government will continue to support outstanding athletes like you, especially in their education. Your success is a testament to the state government's invest...

U.S CHALLENGES CHINESE CONTROL IN RACE FOR AFRICAN MINERALS. (PHOTO).


 U.S challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals


Mali will create a state-owned company to manage holdings in mining companies, according to a statement released by the council of ministers.


Other resource-producing countries in West Africa such as Niger and Guinea have been managing their assets through similar state-owned mechanisms.


The company Sopamim, whose capital is fully owned by the state, will acquire and manage Mali's holdings, according to the statement released, Reuters reported.


The West African country is one of Africa's largest gold producers, with mining companies including Barrick Gold, B2GOLD, Resolute Mining, Endeavour Mining and Hummingbird Resources active in the gold-rich western and southern regions.


In 2022, Mali created another state-owned company called Sorem with the aim to explore and develop mineral resources.


Mali's military rulers introduced a new mining code in 2023, expanding state and local ownership of mines to at least 35% from 20%.


The new code also increased tax collection, helping to push up state revenues from gold mining companies by 52.5% in 2024.


Last month, Mali named a former Barrick executive as special adviser to the presidency who will oversee the mining sector.

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