Nigeria
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 in penalties to reach the African Cup of Nations finals. The Super Eagles secured a penalty after African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen was brought down in the box by Mothobi Mvala (South Africa) at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast. […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) held promising talks with a South Korean consortium led by Daewoo E&C, aiming to tap into Nigeria’s vast gas resources. These discussions, held in Seoul, South Korea, signify NNPCL’s strategic drive to leverage its gas reserves and become a leading supplier of clean, affordable energy to the global […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and international airlines operating in the country are at odds over the remaining amount of unpaid ticket revenue trapped in Nigeria. While the CBN claims to have settled all verified claims, amounting to $136.73 million, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) insists approximately $700 million remains outstanding. On Tuesday, […]
William Troost-Ekong has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash with Guinea-Bissau. Troost-Ekong, sustained a hamstring injury in Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory against hosts Cote d’Ivoire last week Thursday. The centre-back scored the winning goal for Nigeria in the keenly contested encounter. The PAOK Salonica of Greece player could […]
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare for a crucial clash against Cote d’ivoire in their second group game at the African Cup of Nations. The Minister charged the team to make amends for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has ignited a flame of national pride by calling for Yemi Alade, Nigeria’s musical powerhouse, to be honored with a national award. Spurred by her electrifying performance at the ongoing AFCON opening ceremony, Doyle took to Instagram to champion Alade’s immense contribution to Nigeria’s cultural identity on the world stage. […]
Fear has gripped Nahuta village in Katsina State’s Batsari Local Government Area, driving residents to flee in droves following relentless attacks by armed bandits. The latest exodus began just yesterday, January 15th, after another harrowing assault shattered their sense of security. Children and families are being prioritized in this desperate search for safety elsewhere. Meanwhile, […]
Every January 15 is marked as the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, a day set aside to celebrate fallen heroes who died in the line of duty, as well as those still in service. This year, it again afforded the military hierarchy the opportunity to solidify the unwavering commitment and heroism demonstrated by its […]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) paints a worrisome picture, revealing that at least 15 multinationals have chosen to either divest or partially shut down operations in Nigeria over the past three years. This exodus raises serious concerns about rising unemployment, potential social unrest, and a weakened business environment. NECA Director-General, Adewale Oyerinde, warns that […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant progress in its investigation of a suspected N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The agency has tracked and frozen N30 billion of the missing funds, which were allegedly funneled into private and corporate accounts linked to individuals acting as fronts. […]
