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AFCON 2025: Top U23 Talents in Super Eagles’ Group C - Ex-Manchester United man, two Nigerians make cut

The Super Eagles have two young players who will be looking to excel at the AFCON… The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is in full swing, and fans are soaking up every bit of the excitement. So far, the heavyweights have lived up to expectations, with Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Mali all securing

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Nigerian Membership Rivers United Announce Finidi George As Coach

By AFP - Agence France Presse July 4, 2024 Order Reprints Print Article Text size Top Nigerian club Rivers United have announced they have agreed a two-year contract with former Nigeria coach Finidi George. The 53-year-old previously coached another Nigeria Premier Football League side, Enyimba, guiding them to their ninth championship last year. The 53-year-old

Nigeria plans nationwide AI and blockchain analysis facilities

The research centers are another step toward Nigeria taking a leadership position in artificial intelligence development in Africa. 1484 Total views 3 Total shares Own this piece of crypto history Collect this article as NFT The Nigerian government’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled plans to establish research centers focused on emerging technologies

ECOWAS seeks particular summit on regional integration to deal with challenges

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to hold a special summit focused on the future of regional integration to tackle the multifaceted challenges facing the subregion. The announcement was made by Omar Touray, ECOWAS President during the 52nd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) in Abuja on

Senator Anyim Pius hasn’t joined APC – PDP

Steve Oruruo Caretaker Committee Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi Wednesday said Anyim Pius has not joined APC. This is contrary to some reports that Anyim former Senate President and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said the party

Israeli strikes proceed in Khan Yunis as UN warns of extra displacements

A UN official is warning thousands of people could be displaced as Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. Briefing reporters on Wednesday from Jerusalem, Andrea De Domenico, Head of Office for UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory said his agency was closely

Lagos company creates 221,172 jobs in eight years

Within eight years, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has created 221,172 direct and indirect jobs to tackle the challenges of unemployment and unemployability. Feyisayo Alayande, executive secretary of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) said this at Wednesday’s third annual Lagos State Employment Summit themed ‘Job Creation Uniting for Impact: Create, Collaborate, Change’.

Nigeria approves Eni’s divestment of Nigerian subsidiary to Oando

The federal government has approved Eni’s proposal to divest its Nigerian wholly-owned subsidiary, Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), to Oando PLC, a development that marks a significant move in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced the completion of the deal at Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Week in Abuja

FG targets $1trillion financial system with new monetary inclusion framework

The federal government on Wednesday, launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for Economic and Financial Inclusion, aiming to transform Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The initiative is designed to combat poverty and catalyse sustainable economic growth from the ground up. Vice President Kashim Shettima, while launching the

Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuits

Key Takeaways By Court:That the injunction case centers around violations of Article 108 of the Constitution. That the court is not the appropriate forum to deal with issues of possible human rights violations as the High Court has a dedicated court to handle such matters. The Supreme Court has set July 17 to decide whether

Sudan: Cairo to Host ‘Unifying’ Sudan Peace Talks This Week

Cairo — As part of regional and international efforts to end the Sudanese conflict, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited Sudanese political forces, civil and religious leaders to a meeting in Cairo on July 6 and 7. The discussions will focus on halting the war, delivering humanitarian aid, and forming a unified political

Sudan: Hospital Bombed in North Darfur As RSF Shelling Intensifies

El Fasher / Abu Shouk Camp — The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) bombed Jebel Marra Hospital located in North Darfur's El Fasher's Grand Market on Tuesday, a source told Radio Dabanga. The source, who requested anonymity for security reasons, reported that the northern section of the hospital's third floor was destroyed, though medical equipment

Nigeria: Seven Rescued As Two-Storey Constructing Collapses in Lagos

LASEMA said its rescue team has searched the rubble and confirmed that there was no victim underneath the collapsed building. Seven persons have been rescued in a newly constructed two-storey building that collapsed at 12 Cameroun Street, off Ewenla, in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Wednesday. A statement by the Permanent Secretary Lagos

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