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Tinubu Charges Team Nigeria to 2026 C’wealth Games to Compete With Courage, Integrity and Patriotism
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:09:32 +0000

Deji Elumoye  in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigerian athletes representing the nation at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to compete with courage, honour, integrity, discipline, and

Spain Inflict Pain on Austria to Progress to Last 16
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:06:32 +0000

Champions of Europe, Spain, hammered Austria 3-0 last night to join some of the big wigs in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the

FG Inaugurates Technical Board of Nigeria Anti-Doping Centre for Sports 
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:05:29 +0000

Olawale Ajimotokan  in Abuja  In a move signifying the country’s commitment to promoting integrity, fairness, and excellence in sports, the Federal Government has inaugurated the Technical Board of the Nigeria Anti-Doping

 Basketball Stakeholders Celebrate FIBA Zone 3 President, Ahmedu, @68
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:04:43 +0000

The basketball community across Africa and beyond has paid glowing tributes to Colonel Samuel Ahmedu (rtd) as the President of FIBA Africa Zone 3 marks his 68th birthday today. Messages

Gueye Quits Teranga Lions, Wants Coaches Replaced
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:04:19 +0000

Senegal midfielder, Pape Gueye, has said that he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge. The 27-year-old’s decision follows Senegal,

Court Upholds Mark’s Leadership of ADC, Dismisses Abejide’s Suit
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0000

• Fines lawyer N10 million in compliance with Electoral Act, 2026 •Judgement vindicates our stance, says chair   •Atiku, party hail court Chuks Okocha in Abuja African Democratic Congress (ADC) secured

Dangote Refinery Raises $750 Million in Debut Eurobond Ahead of Planned IPO
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0000

• Issue priced at 7.5%, matching Nigeria’s sovereign curve  •Refinery cuts fuel prices again, signals further moderation • Says refinery absorbed global oil price surge  •Insists product pricing cannot mirror

Appeal Court Reaffirms Halkin E&P as Legal Owner, Operator of OML 46
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:32:25 +0000

The Federal Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld the 2025 ruling of the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, reaffirming Halkin Exploration and Production Limited as the legal owner

Bank of Industry Disbursed N645bn to Support Economy, Generated 1.68 Million Jobs in 2025
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:29:10 +0000

• Abubakar Bagudu commends bank’s strong governance, transparency, innovative financing structures, others  •John Enoh: every manufacturing company has attested to BoI’s impact, describes bank as benchmark for public sector excellence 

Canada Deepens Strategic Partnership with Nigeria, Unveils Expanded Cooperation Agenda
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:27:05 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria, unveiling plans to deepen cooperation in critical sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, mining, healthcare, innovation

Ekpo Delighted as Nigeria Joins IEA, Group Now Accounts for over 80% of Global Energy Demand
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:26:42 +0000

• Says move to boost energy access, industrialisation Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has welcomed Nigeria’s

Tinubu Launches Power Force To Train 5,000 Young Nigerians, Accelerate Smart Meter Rollout
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:26:31 +0000

• Initiative to create jobs, expand metering access, and strengthen power sector reforms under Renewed Hope Agenda •First phase of scheme begins in Abuja this month with subsequent rollout across

Shell, Nine Banks Empower Nigerian Oil Service Firms with $3 Billion Contractor Support Fund
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:22:55 +0000

Peter Uzoho Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) yesterday took a major step towards empowering Nigerian oil and gas contractors and furrher growing local content with the launch

FG Unveils Clean Cooking Policy Framework, Inaugurates National E-Cooking Steering C’ttee
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:22:24 +0000

• AGNES urges stronger collaboration, investment to fast-track e-cooking adoption across Nigeria Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The federal government Thursday declared it has put in place the policy framework required

CIS Kicks over FTSE Russell’s Position on T+1 Settlement Cycle
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:20:04 +0000

Kayode Tokede The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), yesterday described FTSE Russell’s decision to defer Nigeria’s planned reclassification to Frontier Market status as a temporary review process rather than a

ECOWAS Commissions Landmark Abuja Headquarters as Nigeria-China Renew Commitment to Regional Integration
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:19:05 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday inaugurated its new permanent headquarters in Abuja, with leaders describing the imposing complex as a powerful

World Bank Rewards A’lbom with $6.2m for Transparency, Good Governance
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:18:25 +0000

Okon Bassey in Uyo The Akwa lbom State Government has been rewarded through the World Bank-assisted State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) Programme with the sum of USD 6,206,745.42

FG to Repatriate Over 700 More Nigerians from South Africa as Xenophobic Violence Forces Mass Evacuation
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:17:51 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The federal government has concluded arrangements to evacuate more than 700 stranded Nigerians from South Africa over the next few days, as Abuja intensifies efforts to

US-Nigeria Bilateral Trade Rises 14% to Nearly $15 Billion in 2025
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:17:43 +0000

Nume Ekeghe Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Mission in Nigeria, Keith Heffern, said trade between Nigeria and the United States rose by 14 per cent in 2025 to nearly

Cardoso Targets Nigeria’s Transition from Fintech Adoption Market to Global Fintech Production Hub
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:15:02 +0000

• Tasks banks to deploy N4.65tn recapitalisation funds to real sector Nume Ekeghe Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled an ambitious vision to reposition Nigeria

Conflict, Funding Cuts Push Northern Nigeria Hunger Crisis to Worst Level in Nearly a Decade, WFP Warns
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:14:02 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Escalating conflict, shrinking humanitarian funding and worsening access constraints have pushed northern Nigeria into its most severe hunger crisis in almost a decade, with more than

Witness Admits Emefiele Didn’t Benefit in $6.2m Fraudulently Withdrawn from CBN
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:13:06 +0000

Alex Enumah in Abuja A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Okpoziakpo Eloho, on Thursday, admitted before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, that

Tegbe Launches Africa Mini-grid Initiative, Pledges Tough Decisions
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:11:23 +0000

• Aliyu: 23 new mini-grids nationwide prove FG leaving no one behind •UN says Nigeria uniquely positioned to lead energy transition Emmanuel Addeh and Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Minister

APC Reps Candidate, Rafiu Ajakaye, Rallies Party Faithful After Securing Kwara Ticket
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:10:53 +0000

Sunday Ehigiator Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite behind the party after emerging

Lagos Dismisses Misleading HIV Report, Assures Citizens of Govt Commitment to Strengthening HIV Response
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:10:06 +0000

• Agency clarifies widely reported figures as 2018 diagnosed cases, not new infections Segun James The Lagos State Government has assured the public that it remains firmly committed to protecting