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NPFL match between Enyimba-Katsina United abandoned due to floodlight failure

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash between Enyimba and Katsina United was abruptly called off on Sunday after the floodlights at the...

Morocco 2025: Eguavoen picks Ekong, Lookman, Simon, 20 others to battle Libyans

Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon, and 20 other players for this month’s...

Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban slashed, set to return in 2025

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has significantly reduced Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban to 18 months. The France international was initially...

Nigeria faces potential gas supply crisis by 2030, says NUPRC Chief

Nigeria may experience a significant gas supply crisis by 2030, with a potential shortfall of 3.1 billion cubic feet per day, according to...

Zenith Bank’s “Project Tiger” causes widespread disruption, leaving customers stranded

Zenith Bank’s ongoing IT overhaul program, dubbed “Project Tiger,” has resulted in a major disruption of its services, with customers unable to access...

Food inflation: Cost of healthy diet drops – NBS

Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a slight decline in the cost of a healthy diet, dropping to N1,255 per day...

Lookman shines as Atalanta thrash Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in UCL clash

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman stole the show as Atlanta defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday night. Due to...

FG’s fresh fiscal incentives to attract $10bln to oil and gas sector – Edun

The Federal Government unveiled fresh fiscal incentives to enhance Nigeria’s oil and gas industry’s competitiveness, setting it up for a major boost. Mr....

FG moves to empower MSMEs, combat poverty, food insecurity – Minister

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing poverty by improving access to finance...

After nine years, Senegal sacks Head Coach Aliou Cissé

The Senegalese Football Federation has terminated the contract of head coach Aliou Cissé, ending his nine-year tenure in charge of the Teranga Lions....

Libya’s Mediterranean Knights storm Uyo Oct. 7 for Super Eagles showdown

The Libyan national team, led by new coach Nasser Al-Hadiri, will arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, October 7 for their...

Oil prices surge by $1 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices jumped by over a dollar in early trading on Wednesday, fuelled by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent futures rose...

FIFA bans Samuel Eto’o from national team games for six months

FIFA has banned football legend Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation, from attending any national team games for six months. The...

UBA reports impressive 39.6 percent growth in gross earnings for first half of 2024

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced a remarkable 39.6 percent growth in gross earnings for the first half of 2024, increasing...

Dominican Republic: Olowookere lists Afolabi, Chidi, Effiong, 18 others for World Cup

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed Captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos’ roster for this...

Nigeria secures additional $1.57bln World Bank loan to fund key projects

The World Bank has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to support Nigeria’s development initiatives to address governance challenges in education and healthcare,...