Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Super Eagles of Nigeria For Nigeria, the game represents one of their most significant tests since missing out on World Cup qualification. Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to lead a star-studded Seleção das Quinas side against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Leiria on Wednesday, in what will serve as their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The encounter, scheduled at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, is being treated as more than a routine friendly, with both teams using it as a serious tactical test ahead of major international commitments. Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has named a near…

TCN said it expanded the nation’s bulk wheeling capacity from about 7,000MW to 8,700MW over the past few years, adding 1,700MW of transmission capability through investments supported by the federal government and development partners. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said transmission is not the primary constraint in Nigeria’s electricity sector. The company stated that the national grid can transmit more power than has ever been generated and supplied to it. The managing director /CEO of TCN, Dr Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, spoke at the four-day Parliamentary/Stakeholders’ Summit on Power Sector Reforms in Lagos on Tuesday. Abdulaziz, who was represented by…

Telecom operators have compensated more than 75 million subscribers for poor network services, the Nigerian Communications Commission has said, in one of the largest consumer redress exercises recorded in Africa’s biggest mobile market. The industry regulator disclosed this in a communiqué issued on Tuesday following its 109th board meeting held on May 25, 2026, stating that the payout reflected significant progress in enforcing quality-of-service obligations across mobile networks. The development followed a directive issued by the NCC on March 29, 2026, mandating mobile operators to compensate subscribers for substandard network performance. Under the order, operators were required to automatically issue…

In the 48th minute, Shukurat Oladipo delivered a precise cross that Joy Omewa met with a decisive header to give Nigeria the lead. The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Monday. After a tense and scoreless first half, the Falcons found their rhythm to secure a convincing win in front of their home supporters. The match kicked off with immediate intensity as Nigeria earned an early set-piece taken by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade in…

Real Warri Pikin Real Warri Pikin’s Dallas, Houston Tour, Records Success. Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor and social media host, Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, popularly known as ‘Real Warri Pikin ’, has completed the American leg of her “In My Element Tour”, attracting large crowds in Dallas and Houston, Texas. The sold-out shows highlighted the growing popularity of Nigerian comedy abroad. Fans gathered for evenings of laughter, music, storytelling and cultural celebration. Through her humour and personal experiences, Real Warri Pikin connected with audiences from different backgrounds. The tour also featured veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD. Other…

Speaker Abbas Says no meaningful development without reliable, timely, and credible statistical data, as statistics constitute the absolute foundation upon which governments formulate policies, allocate resources. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Monday said for Nigeria to achieve its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy, every policy decision, budget allocation, and infrastructural investment must be guided by data that is accurate, timely, and beyond reproach. Abbas stated this at the pubic hearing on the Statistics Bill, 2025, organised by the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development in Abuja on Monday. He noted that…

The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of NNPC Ltd., has commissioned and handed over a fully installed state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the National Orthopaedic Hospital (NOH), Dala, Kano State. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the hospital in Kano, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., represented by the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the donation reflects the company’s commitment to advancing healthcare delivery through impactful and sustainable social investments. “At NNPC Limited, we are intentional about ensuring that our social investments are impactful, sustainable and beneficial to…

…using technology to simplify access to critical opportunities for education. With the registration window for the 2026 WAEC Second Series examinations already underway and scheduled to close on July 31, Remita is ramping up nationwide awareness and access to help students, parents, and schools complete registration seamlessly and on time. Candidates can securely purchase their WAEC/GCE registration ePINs via remita.net/waec, the Remita mobile app, and authorised partner channels nationwide, eliminating many of the delays, queues, and payment challenges traditionally associated with examination registration. The campaign forms part of Remita’s broader commitment to using technology to simplify access to critical opportunities…

Founder and Chairman of Polygate Group, David Odigie.  As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and economies across the globe, a new generation of African entrepreneurs is positioning the continent to play a meaningful role in the technological revolution. Among them is David Odigie, Founder and Chairman of Polygate Group, whose journey from teenage entrepreneur to technology innovator reflects both the opportunities and challenges facing Africa’s emerging startup ecosystem. Early Start in Business Odigie’s entrepreneurial journey began remarkably early. At just 14 years old, he obtained a $600 loan from a family member and ventured into business. What started as a modest…

Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi. Photo: Super Eagles Keshi won the Africa Cup of Nations both as captain of the Super Eagles in 1994 and as coach in 2013. After ten years of his death, the name of former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi will be inscribed on the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to Nigerian football. Former Super Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami confirmed this during the late coach’s memorial lecture in Lagos. The NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame is a national monument established by the Federal Government…