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Tech Expert, Zuckerberg trains with UFC champions, Adesanya, Alexander

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July 12, 2023

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The Meta Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, on Tuesday, was pictured training with UFC champions, Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski.

The picture of his training session with the UFC champions has further increased speculations on the possibility of an MMA fight between him and Twitter CEO, Elon Musk.

Recall that the prospect of an MMA showdown between the tech gurus started as an online banter some weeks back.

However, tension has heightened between the duo since Zuckerberg launched his Twitter-like app called Threads.

Threads launched on July 5, 2023, and has since gathered more than 100 million users worldwide.

However, Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO believes Threads was only made possible by “cheating.”

Musk stated this while responding to a tweet reporting that Twitter was threatening to sue Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta for cheating with its new app Threads on Friday, July 7, 2023. Musk tweeted, “Competition is fine, cheating is not.”

As arguments heated over the new app online, the two tech moguls have once again renewed their banter challenge on having a showdown cage fight.

However, while some viewed the challenge for an MMA fight as playful banter between the influential figures, the anticipation surrounding this unlikely showdown continued to grow with both of them pictured training with MMA fighters.

Meanwhile, Zuckerberg while reacting to his picture with the UFC champions – Adesanya and Volkanovski wrote, “It’s an honour to train with you guys!”

Responding, “The Last Stylebender’ who posted photos of the training session, wrote, “No fugazi with Mark. This is Serious Business.”

Also, Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight kingpin responded, “@zuck you’re a beast! Always great to catch up.”

Musk also looks to be in a training session already as he was also spotted with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre on Tuesday, July 3, 2023.

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Naira Exchange Rates Thursday, July 30 : Black Market, CBN, Commercial Bank

Sterling Bank publishes both a buy rate and a sell rate for USD, GBP, EUR, and ZAR. The buy rate is what Sterling Bank will pay you when you exchange foreign currency for Naira. The sell rate is what you will pay when buying foreign currency from Sterling Bank at its branches.

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July 30, 2026

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BLACK MARKET RATES

US DOLLAR (USD) Buy ₦1,407 Sell ₦1,415

GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) Buy ₦1,900 Sell: ₦1,925

EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1,590 Sell ₦1,610

CANADIAN DOLLAR (CAD) Buy ₦1,020 Sell ₦1,080

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90

UAE DIRHAM Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370 CHINESE YUAN Buy ₦190 Sell ₦205

GHANA CEDI (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110

WEST AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 300 Sell ₦2, 400

CENTRAL AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2,150 Sell 2,250

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900

Commercial Bank Exchange Rates

Sterling Bank

Currency Buy Sell

USD / NGN ₦1350.00 ₦1385.00

GBP / NGN ₦1775.23 ₦1862.81

EUR / NGN ₦1518.76 ₦1599.69

ZAR / NGN ₦80.66 ₦85.12

CBN Exchange Rates

US DOLLAR (USD) ₦1,366.71

GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) ₦1,815.82

EURO (EUR) ₦1,555.32

SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,666.72

JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.34

CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦201. 99

WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2. 37

WEST AFRICAN UNIT ACCOUNT (WAUA) ₦1,849.04

SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦364.02

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦81.46

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Johnson & Johnson Willing To Pay $5.5bn To End Baby Powder Lawsuits Against The Company

The proposed settlement encompasses approximately 76,000 claims, including those consolidated in federal court in New Jersey and related cases in state courts, representing nearly all outstanding talc-related allegations against the company.

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July 29, 2026

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Johnson & Johnson has announced a provisional settlement of an estimated $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its talc-based products, including baby powder, caused ovarian cancer.

J&J had previously settled the majority of cases asserting that its talc contained asbestos and led to mesothelioma

The landmark agreement could bring an end to a contentious legal battle that has plagued the pharmaceutical giant for a decade.

The Independent UK reported yesterday. Plaintiff law firms confirmed the deal, describing it as a positive resolution following the protracted court proceedings.

For the agreement to become final, it requires acceptance from 95 per cent of the ovarian cancer claimants across state or federal jurisdictions.

Erik Haas, J&J’s Vice President of Litigation, maintained that the claims were “meritless” but stated the company was willing to settle to achieve “closure.”

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FG Availing ₦3.6bn to 200,000 Tailors Nationwide

Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General of the ITF, announced the approval during the nationwide screening of applicants for the 2026 edition of the SUPA Programme in Abuja.

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22 hours ago

July 29, 2026

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The Federal Government has launched a ₦3.6 billion funding to support about 200,000 tailors under the Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF) Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme.

Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General of the ITF, announced the approval during the nationwide screening of applicants for the 2026 edition of the SUPA Programme in Abuja.

He said that the screening is designed to ensure only genuine artisans benefit.

Applicants are assessed on documentation, practical skills, commitment to the trade and readiness for further training.

The programme, launched in 2024, aims to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on foreign artisans by equipping local professionals with modern technical and entrepreneurial skills.

Under a new business incubation model, beneficiaries will receive industrial-grade sewing machines, specialised tailoring equipment, business signboards, mentorship and technical support.

The ITF dropped its previous practice of distributing starter packs after discovering that many beneficiaries sold the equipment instead of using it to build businesses.