Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

WAFCON: Nigeria, Benin at 1-1, 3–1 on aggregate on Tuesday A file photo of Super Falcons. | Credit: CAF … Ashleigh Plumptre scores her first goal for Falcons. The Super Falcons will have to defend their continental title next year at the WAFCON after they brushed aside the Amazons of Benin 3-1 on aggregate on Tuesday. The 10-time African champions won the first leg of this eliminator 2-0 in Lome, Togo, before they were held to a 1-1 draw in the return leg in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday. The packed MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta saw Ashleigh Plumptre score…

Nigeria business to benefit from ECOWAS free trade scheme – FG … business owners have to complete necessary registration process to benefit. The Federal Government has called on business owners in Nigeria’s Southeast to take full advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme to boost cross-border trade and grow their markets across West Africa. In Nigeria, the scheme primarily targets Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, as well as larger manufacturers, by giving them duty-free access to markets in the other 12 ECOWAS member states Speaking at a one-day sensitisation workshop in Enugu on Tuesday, themed “Increasing Intra-Regional Trade through ETLS”,…

FCCPC lauds court rulings upholding consumer rights in Nigeria FCCPC hails court rulings upholding consumer rights in Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has applauded recent court rulings affirming consumer rights in Nigeria, describing them as significant milestones for market accountability and consumer confidence. In separate decisions, the Lagos High Court awarded ₦5 million in damages against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited for the wrongful disconnection of a DStv subscriber, while the Enugu High Court declared Peace Mass Transit’s “no refund after payment” policy unlawful and ordered ₦500,000 in compensation to an affected passenger. A statement issued by the…

Bodex Media Unveils Star-Studed Host Lineup for BSMH 6.0 The organisers of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) are thrilled to announce the dynamic lineup of hosts for the 6th edition of Nigeria’s most anticipated digital media convergence, billed for November 21st to 23rd, 2025, across the University of Lagos and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos. The Bodex Social Media Hangout is an annual gathering of media professionals, influencers, thought leaders, and innovators across sectors aimed at promoting positive use of digital platforms and fostering collaboration for social impact. This year’s event, themed “Social Media & A.I Influence:…

Under FOI Act, lawyer demands NYSC certificate, academic records of Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo A prominent public interest lawyer, Ayodele Ademiluyi, has formally requested critical documents relating to the Federal Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011. The lawyer’s requests, dated October 22 and 24, 2025, were directed to three government agencies: the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and the Federal Minister of Interior himself. Key Documents Requested: In separate letters to the agencies, Ademiluyi requested: From INEC: • Confirmation of the educational qualifications declared by Hon. Tunji-Ojo…

LG Electronics Extends Care Beyond Technology with AXA Mansard Health Partnership In response to the rising malaria burden in Nigeria, LG Electronics has joined forces with AXA Mansard Health to launch an impactful initiative that provides free malaria insurance to Nigerians, especially LG customers. This groundbreaking partnership forms part of LG’s Life’s Good Care Campaign, designed to protect families and promote healthier communities nationwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2023 recorded nearly a quarter of a billion malaria cases worldwide, with Nigeria accounting for 26%, the highest globally. The country, along with some African countries contributed nearly half…

Oyebanji Emerges APC Governorship Candidate In Ekiti • He was given the mandate to run on unanimous decision of 885 card-carrying members. There was wild jubilation and excitement in Ekiti State, on Monday, as Governor Biodun Oyebanji emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the June 20, 2026 election. Oyebanji emerged through affirmation of his candidacy, by 885 delegates, drawn from the 177 wards across the statutory 16 local government areas of the State, at the venue of the primary, held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado/Ekiti, the State Capital. In an event involving 885 card-carrying…

As Nnadozie competes for IFFHS World Best award Nnadozie. Photo: Soar Super Eagles on X @SSE_NGA · 59m Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been shortlisted for the 2025 International Federation of Football History and Statistics Women’s World Best Goalkeeper award, joining an elite list of ten nominees announced by the global football body. Nnadozie, who currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women’s Super League, is the only African among the nominees for the prestigious honour. She faces stiff competition from some of the world’s best, including Germany’s Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC), Spain’s Cata Coll (Barcelona),…

Flamingos set for showdown with Italy for World Cup q’final spot in Morocco … the squad had learnt vital lessons. Nigeria women’s U-17 team, the Flamingos, will face a formidable Italian side in the round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Tuesday (today), with a place in the quarter-finals on the line, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The encounter is set for Pitch 2 of the Football Academy Mohamed VI in Rabat, and promises to be one of the most intriguing fixtures of the knockout stage. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two…

CBN, amid rising reserves, oil revenue, reports stronger Naira The Naira on Monday appreciated further at the official foreign exchange market, trading at N1,452.79 to the dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the Naira gained N5.16 compared with Friday’s rate of N1,457.95. This represents a 0.35 per cent appreciation, extending the weeklong positive trend recorded in the previous week. The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) commended the month-long appreciation of the Naira in both official and parallel markets. ABCON President, Dr Aminu Gwadabe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos…