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FIFA Club World Cup: Chelsea defeat PSG 3-0 to win Chelsea’s players celebrate with the trophy during the award ceremony for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Champions, following the final football match between England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 13, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) FIFA Club World Cup: Chelsea defeat PSG 3-0 to win Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife…

Africa, ‘Think big and grow,’ Dangote encourages global CEOs Aliko Dangote Africa, ‘Think big and grow,’ Dangote encourages global CEOs President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has admonished African entrepreneurs, business leaders and wealthy individuals to invest in the development of Africa continent. While hosting participants of the Global CEO Africa Programme from Lagos Business School and Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, after a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Dangote emphasised that with the right investments, Africa had the potential to grow and compete globally. He asserted that what the continent needed were bold…

FIRS to tackle tax evasion, illicit financial flows through conference Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS to tackle tax evasion, illicit financial flows through conference The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced plans to host a two-day national conference on illicit financial flows as part of renewed efforts to combat tax evasion and safeguard Nigeria’s financial system. In a statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday, the Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS Chairman, Dare Adekanmbi, said the conference will hold from July 22 to 23 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Themed “Combating Illicit Financial Flows: Strengthening Nigeria’s…

OPEC asks for investment in upstream sector, warns of $14.9tn requirement Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC asks for investment in upstream sector, warns of $14.9tn requirement The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has called for urgent and sustained investment in the global upstream oil sector, warning that a cumulative $14.9tn will be required between 2025 and 2050 to meet projected demand and prevent a future energy crisis. This investment figure, equivalent to $574bn annually, represents the bulk of the $18.2 trillion in total oil-related investments needed over the 25-year period. OPEC had projected that $18.2tn investment would…

Beta Glass doubles profit to N19.9bn Beta Glass Plc, the leading glass packaging manufacturer in West and Central Africa, reported a 111 per cent increase in its profit before tax, reaching N19.9bn for the 2024 financial year, up from N9.45bn in 2023. The announcement was made at the company’s Annual General Meeting, which was held recently at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. The event brought together shareholders, institutional investors, and regulators to review the company’s performance for the year ended December 31, 2024. Chairman of the Board, Dr. Vitus Ezinwa, said the impressive financial results were achieved despite challenging…

What Ex-President Buhari’s last words on Facebook were Former President Muhammadu Buhari What Ex-President Buhari’s last words on Facebook were Former President Muhammadu Buhari who died in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday, had his last social media engagement on June 12. He surrendered to the cold hand of death after battling with a prolonged sickness. The former President shared a statement written on his behalf by his spokesman, Garba Shehu. The statement was written to honour media chief and veteran journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu on his 90th birthday. Read the post below: NINETY YEARS OF UNCLE SAM WILL BE…

Awujale Oba Adetona passes on at 91 Oba Sikiru Adetona Awujale Oba Adetona passes on at 91 The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona has passed on at the age of 91. The monarch reigned for over 64 years as he ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Nigerian history. The news of his passing comes hours after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was announced. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed the monarch’s death on his X handle. He wrote: “With deep sorrow, we announce the transition of His…

UNILORIN honours 64 alumni, Oloyede inclusive at Golden Jubilee JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede UNILORIN honours 64 alumni, Oloyede inclusive at Golden Jubilee UNILORIN honours 64 alumni, Oloyede inclusive at Golden Jubilee. As part of the activities commemorating its Golden Jubilee, the University of Ilorin will, on July 16, 2025, honour 65 eminent Nigerians, most of whom are alumni of the institution. The landmark event, tagged “Investiture Ceremony of Unilorin Ambassadors, Distinguished Alumni, and Award of Excellence,” will be held at the university auditorium beginning at 11.00 am. Among those to be honoured are the eighth Vice Chancellor of the…

Kunle Afolayan unveils 115-capacity cinema Kunle Afolayan opens 115-capacity cinema Kunle Afolayan unveils 115-capacity cinema Nigerian Actor and Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced the launch of his 115-seater cinema named “The Kunle Afolayan Cinema.” The film Director took to his Instagram page on Saturday to share a sneak peek of the state of the art cinema. This launch celebrates the filmmaker amd his contribution to the film industry. In the video, the filmmaker was seen with Seyi Vodi. He also shared his deep appreciation to Seyi for his presence at the cinema. “It shall be called—the Kunle Afolayan cinema. For…

APC wins all chairmanship positions in Lagos LG election APC APC wins all chairmanship positions in Lagos LG poll The All Progressives Congress has clinched all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the local government election held in Lagos State on Saturday. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, which announced the results on Sunday, said the APC swept the polls in all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. In a major upset, however, the Peoples Democratic Party secured a rare victory in Ward D of the Yaba LCDA,…