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AFCON Qualifier: Nigeria Awarded 3-0 Victory as CAF Rules Libya Forfeited Controversial Match, Extending Super Eagles’ Lead in Group D
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled that Nigeria’s postponed African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, originally scheduled for October 15, 2024, in Benghazi, has officially been forfeited by Libya. This decision awards a 3-0 victory to […]
Libyan CAF Executive, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani, Threatens Legal Action Against Tunisian Pilot Over Disputed Testimony in Nigeria-ValueJet Scandal
Libya’s CAF Executive Committee member, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani, has voiced sharp discontent following the testimony given by Tunisian pilot Abdellatif Merchergui in Nigeria’s favor regarding the troubled ValueJet flight that transported Nigeria’s delegation to the October Africa Cup of Nations […]
Super Eagles Leap to 36th in FIFA Rankings After AFCON Qualifier Win Against Libya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed three spots in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, rising to 36th globally following a decisive victory over Libya in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier. This is a major boost for the […]
Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Competition to Host 800 Athletes
More than 800 athletes and 200 officials will compete in the third edition of the Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics, scheduled for November 3 to 10, 2024, in Yenagoa. Organized by the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) in collaboration with […]
‘Libya Faces Financial Penalties, Reputational Damage’ – Top Sports Lawyer Unpacks Legal Implications of Libya’s Sabotage of AFCON Qualifier Against Super Eagles
As the dust continues to settle over the chaotic events surrounding Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ aborted return leg against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, renowned sports lawyer Amobi Ezeaku has provided crucial legal insight into the […]
Africa
DR Congo and Rwanda Reaffirm Ceasefire Commitment Amidst Rising Tensions, Establish Monitoring Committee Led by Angola
In a decisive diplomatic meeting held Tuesday in Goma, North Kivu, foreign ministers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda recommitted to a fragile ceasefire in eastern DRC, a region plagued by escalated violence involving the M23 rebel […]
U.S. Honors Nigerian Art Legends with Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 Years of Cultural Exchange
Three legendary Nigerian artists – Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, and Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya – have been honored with the U.S. Exchange Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award as part of celebrations marking 50 years of artistic collaborations between Nigeria and […]
Business
Oil Marketers Open to Buying from Dangote Refinery
Oil marketers have clarified their stance regarding the Dangote Refinery, asserting that they are not against the facility and are willing to purchase refined Premium Motor Spirit from it. Billy Gillis-Harry, President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association […]
Nigerians Repay N4.05tn in Personal Loans Amid Rate Hikes
During the second quarter of 2024, Nigerians repaid approximately N4.05 trillion in personal loans, leading to a significant reduction in outstanding personal loan balances. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent quarterly economic report, these repayments caused personal loan […]
World Bank, DO Take Action Partner to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The World Bank has joined forces with DO Take Action, a prominent non-profit startup dedicated to sustainable development in Africa, to introduce an innovative initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Precious Ebere, Co-Founder of DO Take Action, announced […]
Nigeria’s National Sugar Development Council Urges Investment in Booming Sugar Sector
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), is actively encouraging both local and international investors to explore opportunities within the nation’s burgeoning sugar sector, which boasts a robust local demand and a $7 billion African […]
Technology
New AI Project to Autonomously Browse, Shop Online
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is secretly working on a highly advanced AI tool capable of autonomously navigating a web browser to perform tasks such as online research and shopping. The tool, internally codenamed “Project Jarvis,” promises a new era of […]
Nigerian Court Releases Binance Executive Gambaryan
A Nigerian court has ordered the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan after money laundering charges against him were dropped to enable him to seek medical treatment abroad. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) withdrew the charges during a […]
Nigeria’s Solar Mini-Grid Pilot Program to Boost Power Supply, Combat Energy Poverty
A global climate organization, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, is piloting a solar mini-grid program in Nigeria aimed at addressing the country’s erratic power supply. According to a report by Bloomberg, the Global Energy Alliance […]
Meta Introduces AI-Powered Tool for Creating Short Sound-Enhanced Videos from Text and Photos
Meta has taken a bold step in the world of artificial intelligence by introducing its newest tool, “Meta Movie Gen,” a generative AI model that can transform text prompts and photographs into short, personalized videos with sound. The tech giant […]
News
DR Congo and Rwanda Reaffirm Ceasefire Commitment Amidst Rising Tensions, Establish Monitoring Committee Led by Angola
In a decisive diplomatic meeting held Tuesday in Goma, North Kivu, foreign ministers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda recommitted to a fragile ceasefire in eastern DRC, a region plagued by escalated violence involving the M23 rebel […]
Just in: Nigeria Mourns Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, in Shocking Loss at Age 56
Nigeria woke up to somber news this morning as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the unexpected passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. At just 56, the highly esteemed military leader succumbed to illness on Tuesday […]