FIFA announces Official Song for 2023 Women’s World Cup

The highly anticipated Official Song for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ is nearly here, as Do It Again – BENEE ft. Mallrat is revealed as the title ahead of the anthem’s full release on 29 June*. Performed by two female artists from the host nations, BENEE from Aotearoa New Zealand and Mallrat from Australia, Do It Again embodies the spirit of unity, celebration, and empowerment that characterises the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and delivers an unforgettable backdrop for the tournament. BENEE, the billion-streaming New Zealand alt-pop artist, joins forces with Mallrat, the Australian singer and producer, to create a vibrant and infectious track that will captivate fans worldwide. In just one month’s time, the two artists will take centre stage to deliver a performance of Do It Again at the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to be held at Eden Park on 20 July. This performance will set the tone for the unforgettable tournament that lies ahead, starting with co-hosts New Zealand against 1995 winners Norway in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau. “Being a small part of this incredible celebration of women’s sport is an absolute dream come true for me,” said Stella Bennett aka BENEE. “As a keen young football player I just couldn’t have imagined this! I’ve loved the experience of writing a song which I hope reflects my excitement at having the world’s biggest women’s sports event held on my home turf, and I can’t wait to perform Do It Again live with Mallrat at the opening ceremony.” Grace Shaw aka Mallrat added: “I was so excited when FIFA asked me to be involved in this massive event, alongside BENEE, who is one of my favourite artists and also people. I am really looking forward to this experience and feel super grateful that I get to share it with my friend.” FIFA’s Creative Entertainment Executive, RedOne, said: “My two loves are football and music – this new FIFA song is the next instalment of our push at FIFA to celebrate and bring the world together for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.”    Stay tuned for the full release of Do It Again on 29 June. Tickets for the tournament – which kicks off one month today – are on sale via FIFA.com/tickets, while ticket-inclusive hospitality packages are available at FIFA.com/hospitality. *Do It Again – BENEE ft. Mallrat is scheduled for release on the morning of 29 June in Asia-Pacific – 28 June in other parts of the world  

ExxonMobil announces Shane Harris new Nigeria Chairman/MD

ExxonMobil has announced Mr. Shane Harris as the new Chairman and Managing Director in the country. Mr Ogechukwu Udeagha, the Manager, Media and Communications of ExxonMobil, announce this in a statement made available to newsmen in Eket on Monday. He said that Harris was to assume the role of lead country manager for ExxonMobil’s three affiliates in Nigeria due to Richard Laing’s retirement. “ExxonMobil has appointed Mr Shane Harris as chairman and managing director, and lead country manager of its three affiliates in Nigeria. “The three affiliates include: Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East),” he said. Udeagha said that Harris succeeds Laing, who is retiring from the company after 33 years of service, effective July 1. Harris, prior to his appointment, was the chairman and president of ExxonMobil Exploration and Production, Malaysia Incorporated. “It is a privilege to lead the ExxonMobil team in Nigeria and build on the work that Richard Laing has done over the last three years. “I look forward to the work that lies ahead and continuing the company’s outstanding relationships,” he said. Since joining ExxonMobil in 1998, Harris has held a variety of leadership, engineering and business assignments in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Russia and the United States.  “In two of these previous assignments, he served as asset manager for Imperial Oil’s Kearl oil sands mining asset in northern Alberta, Canada, and as ExxonMobil’s global drilling technical manager in Houston,” Udeagha said. He said that Harris is Australian and holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Newcastle, Australia.