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In a show of confidence ahead of the crucial matchday nine encounter between Nigeria and Lesotho, former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has insisted that the national team can still secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are set to face the Crocodiless of Lesotho at the New Peter […]

The semifinals of the 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup football competition are set to take place today, 9 October, at two venues. The annual competition commenced on 18 September in Asaba, culminating in the final four teams emerging from over 1,000 secondary schools that began the tournament at the preliminary stage. Warri South Local Government, […]

Excited with the remarkable conclusion of the inaugural E1 Lagos Grand Prix, First Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to driving sporting innovation and continuing its legacy of support that strengthens the fabric of Nigeria’s vibrant sports community. Powered by First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the first E1 Lagos GP, an all-electric powerboat racing championship, marked […]

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is collaborating with Morocco to improve weather forecasting and related meteorological issues across the country. This was revealed after a meeting with the director general of NiMet, Prof Charles Anosike, and his Moroccan counterpart, Mohammed Dhkissi, which centred on how to build on the two countries’ existing relationship and collaborate […]

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has been honoured at the African Leadership Public Service Excellence Awards held at the Proshansky Auditorium, City University of New York, on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The recognition, organised by Africa Leadership Magazine, celebrates individuals making significant impact in governance, reform, […]

The chairman of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Olori (Dr.) Vicky Haastrup has endorsed “Leading in a Storm”, the latest book by former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside. Olori Haastrup, who is also the Olori of Ijesaland and wife of the Owa Obokun Adimula […]

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has identified a major problem that is affecting crude supply to local refineries. The Association raised concerns about a clause in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that was designed to support local refining but is complicated in the area of crude supply arrangements through conflicting clauses. […]

Nigeria’s economic and market reforms have gained global momentum, as FTSE Russell announced the country’s inclusion on its Watch List for possible reclassification from Unclassified to Frontier Market status. The announcement, published in the FTSE Equity Country Classification Annual Review 2025, follows confirmation from market participants that the foreign exchange backlogs and capital repatriation delays […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged local and foreign investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities provided by the Bauchi State Government to drive sustainable economic growth and development. The President said this on Wednesday at the opening of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit in Bauchi. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu […]

The Kwara State Sugar Factory Film Studios, established by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration yesterday, unveiled its first film, Ajuwaya Series. The movie – 85 per cent of which was executed in the state-of-the-art studios – was financed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who supported the facility with N350m. At a media briefing for […]