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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. The ten-time African champions produced a dominant attacking display, scoring six goals to secure their progression to the knockout stage. Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot … Continue reading “WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-final”
Everton have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Denmark international Christian Norgaard from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal with the Toffees, joined the Gunners from Brentford last summer but was limited to just seven league starts as the north London club won the Premier League title. … Continue reading “Everton sign Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal”
FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where officials discussed the organisation’s governance, communication processes and the fallout from the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. The meeting, held on Wednesday, was attended by Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA Management … Continue reading “5 things FIFA decided at its crisis meeting in Morocco”
By Ike Nwachukwu I am deeply honoured to participate in this important summit. Permit me to commend the Government and the organisers for convening this timely dialogue. At a time when our nation continues to confront complex security challenges, there can be no substitute for honest reflection, strategic thinking, and genuine collaboration. After many decades … Continue reading “Measures to tackle security challenges in Southeast Nigeria”
By Omega Ajayi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC on Wednesday said it has dismissed two operatives of its Mining Marshal squad for unlawfully providing illegal miners with firearms. Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Audi, said that the actions of the two personnel contradicted established guidelines. The corps however exonerated the … Continue reading “Arms proliferation: NSCDC dismisses 2, exonerates mining commander”
Air Peace has commenced flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, as part of its regional expansion strategy and strengthening air connectivity across West Africa. The inaugural flight departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, linking Nigeria’s commercial capital with Conakry, Guinea, and Bamako, Mali. The airline said the new service … Continue reading “Air Peace expands West Coast with Lagos–Conakry–Bamako flights”
By Faruk Shuaibu The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has emphasized the need for journalists to ensure accurate information is published to Nigerians while covering the energy sector. Speaking during a training workshop, the Executive Secretary of PTDF, Prof. Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu, said publishing more accurate, balanced, and insightful reporting helps to strengthen understanding of … Continue reading “PTDF seeks accurate reportage of energy sector”
Standard Chartered has reported a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in its Wealth Solutions and Global Banking businesses, while raising its income outlook for the full year. The international banking group recorded operating income of $11.6 billion, its highest ever for the first half, while profit … Continue reading “Standard Chartered posts $4.8bn half year profit”
The Nigerian stock market began August on a positive note, with investors recording a combined gain of N288.44 billion as renewed buying interest in medium and large-cap stocks lifted the market. At the close of trading on Monday, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 446.85 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle … Continue reading “NGX opens August with N288bn gain”
Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has revealed plans to increase his shareholding in the financial services group to more than 51%, saying majority ownership is essential to executing the reforms needed to transform the institution into a world-class banking franchise. In an interview with Nairametrics, Otedola disclosed that he has invested more than … Continue reading “Otedola eyes 51% stake in First HoldCo, invests N600bn”