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FG Deploys 670 CNG Buses Nationwide, Targets Five Million Households for Cleaner Cooking by 2030

24Oct

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FG Deploys 670 CNG Buses Nationwide, Targets Five Million Households for Cleaner Cooking by 2030

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe Federal Government has announced the deployment of 670 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses across Nigeria and set a target of providing cleaner cooking solutions to five million households by 2030 as part of efforts to promote affordable energy and expand domestic gas utilization.The figures were disclosed during a media engagement organized by the Decade of Gas Secretariat in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) in Kano State on Thursday.The event brought together approximately 27 journalists from television, radio, print, and digital media organizations to discuss developments in Nigeria’s gas sector and improve public understanding of government policies and initiatives.Sp...

Canada Approves Asylum Applications for 7,643 Nigerians in 30 Months

24Oct

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Canada Approves Asylum Applications for 7,643 Nigerians in 30 Months

SNOW TV NEWS DESKCanada granted refugee protection to 7,643 Nigerians between January 2024 and June 2026, making Nigeria the leading African country in successful asylum applications during the period, according to data from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).Figures obtained from the board’s Refugee Protection Division show that Nigerians accounted for a significant share of successful asylum claims in Canada, placing the country among the leading nationalities benefiting from refugee protection worldwide.The data revealed that Canada approved 2,230 Nigerian asylum applications in 2024. The figure rose by approximately 55 percent to 3,463 in 2025 before reaching 1,950 in the first six months of 2026.However, not all applications were successful. Canadian...

Ronaldo Scores 982nd Career Goal, Moves Closer to 1,000-Goal Milestone

24Oct

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Sports

Ronaldo Scores 982nd Career Goal, Moves Closer to 1,000-Goal Milestone

SNOW TV NEWS DESKCristiano Ronaldo has taken his career goal tally to 982 in official matches after scoring in Al Nassr’s 3-1 away win over Al Faysaly in the Saudi Pro League. The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar is now just 18 goals away from reaching the historic 1,000-goal milestone.Ronaldo netted Al Nassr’s second goal of the match from an assist by João Félix. Al Hamdan and Angelo also scored for the visitors, while Bongonda found the net for Al Faysaly.The goal brings Ronaldo’s tally for the current season to six, with five goals in the Saudi Pro League and one in the Asian Champions League.According to the available statistics, Ronaldo has scored 836 goals at club level in 1,109 appearances and 146 goals in 234 matches for Portugal.His club career tally inclu...

How to Survive Loneliness and Being Broke Without Cash — Finding Hope When Life Gets Tough

23Oct

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Life Style

How to Survive Loneliness and Being Broke Without Cash — Finding Hope When Life Gets Tough

SNOW TV NEWS DESKLife can become overwhelming when financial hardship and loneliness arrive at the same time. Having little or no money can make everyday activities difficult, while the absence of supportive friends, family members, or a trusted companion can deepen feelings of isolation.For many people, waking up without money in their pockets, struggling to afford food, worrying about unpaid bills, and wondering how to improve their circumstances has become a difficult reality. The pressure can be particularly intense when social media presents a constant stream of luxury lifestyles, expensive outings, new cars, successful businesses, and seemingly happyrelationships.In such moments, it is easy to feel forgotten, unsuccessful, or left behind by life.However, bein...

Graphic comparing the world’s 20 largest economies by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted GDP.

23Oct

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Business

Graphic comparing the world’s 20 largest economies by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted GDP.

SNOW TV NEWS DESKHow the World’s Largest Economies Stack Up in 2026The global economic league table looks dramatically different depending on whether you measure output at market exchange rates or adjust for differences in local prices. Using the IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook projections, the United States remains the clear leader in nominal GDP, while China pulls far ahead once purchasing power is taken into account. India and Indonesia post some of the most striking climbs under the PPP measure.Key TakeawaysThe U.S. tops the nominal ranking with a projected $32.6 trillion economy; China leads on a purchasing-power basis at $44.6 trillion.India jumps from sixth to third place when GDP is adjusted for PPP.Indonesia surges into the global top 10 under PP...

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies after brief illness

23Oct

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Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies after brief illness

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe family of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru announced his death on his official Instagram page early Friday morning. According to the statement, the thespian passed away following a brief illness.“We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness,” the post reads. “We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”In June, Duru had publicly denied circulating reports that he was battling a life-threatening illness. Those rumours intensified after footage of him appearing frail spread widely on social media, prompting concern among fans and colleagues. He responded with an Instagram video dismissing the clips as “fabricated and malicious.”Born on 27...

Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin signals readiness for peace talks

23Oct

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Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin signals readiness for peace talks

SNOW TV NEWS DESKRussia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, only hours after President Vladimir Putin said he was prepared to resume trilateral peace negotiations next month.The diplomatic opening followed a three-hour meeting in St. Petersburg between Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. During the talks, Witkoff pressed for a return to negotiations and publicly praised Putin for the release of 74-year-old American citizen Stephen Hubbard. Putin agreed to resume discussions involving Ukraine and the United States after November 10.That gesture was swiftly undercut by a barrage of 21 missiles and 210 drones. The attack killed two people and wounded 34 others. Ukrainian officials confirmed that central Kyiv was struck ...

France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus, Says No Public Health Risk Identified

22Oct

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France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus, Says No Public Health Risk Identified

SNOW TV NEWS DESKFrench health authorities have reported the first known human infection with the Shamonda virus, a pathogen typically associated with livestock, following the death of a severely immunocompromised patient earlier this month.In a joint statement issued on Thursday, France’s health and agriculture ministries said there was currently no identified risk to the general public from the infection.The authorities described the case as exceptional, noting that the patient had a severely weakened immune system and was already hospitalized for a serious medical condition.“Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Shamonda virus has never previously been detected in humans,” the ministries said.They added that investigations were continuin...

UPDATE: No Vaccine or Specific Treatment Available for Ebola Strain Confirmed in Nigeria. WHO reveals

22Oct

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UPDATE: No Vaccine or Specific Treatment Available for Ebola Strain Confirmed in Nigeria. WHO reveals

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola virus strain detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo variant, for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment is currently available.The development has heightened public health concerns as Nigerian authorities intensify surveillance, contact tracing, and containment measures following the confirmation of the country’s first reported case in Abuja.According to information provided by a senior aviation official, the patient arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on October 3, 2026, aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET333.The revelation provides additional details for ongoing investigations into the patient’s movements before the infection was diagnosed.The Coor...

CIS, ASHON Celebrate Nigeria’s Capital Market Gains, Back ₦750trn Market Capitalization Target

22Oct

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Business

CIS, ASHON Celebrate Nigeria’s Capital Market Gains, Back ₦750trn Market Capitalization Target

SNOW TV NEWS DESKNigeria’s capital market is strengthening its position as a key driver of economic growth, following a series of regulatory reforms, improvements in market infrastructure, and increased efforts to attract domestic and international investors.Against this backdrop, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) and the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) have commended the industry’s achievements in 2026, urging stakeholders to sustain the momentum towards the ambitious ₦750 trillion market capitalization target.In a joint congratulatory message signed by Dr. Fiona Ahimie, 14th President and Chairman of the Council of CIS, and Sehinde Adenagbe, Chairman of ASHON, the organizations highlighted several developments they said reflected th...