Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Flying Eagles edge Ghana to 4-2 victory. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their WAFU B U20 Championship campaign in emphatic fashion on Monday, defeating Ghana’s Black Satellites 4-2 in a thrilling six-goal encounter. The victory gave Nigeria an early advantage in Group B and underlined their credentials as one of the leading contenders for the regional title. The Flying Eagles made a blistering start in Yamoussoukro, with Olayemi Ayinla opening the scoring in the sixth minute with a powerful strike that gave the Ghanaian goalkeeper no chance. Ghana responded in the 23rd minute when Mohammed Zaidan restored parity to make it…

Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth across Africa, as the company continues to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations. The company’s sustainability strategy remains focused on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting local communities, and creating long-term value for stakeholders across its ten African markets. As part of its decarbonisation and green logistics agenda, Dangote Cement is expanding its alternative-energy transportation programme through the acquisition of an additional 1,500 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. The initiative is designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions,…

Peller and Jarvis TikTok star and streamer Peller has stated arrangements to livestream his traditional wedding to fellow content creator Jarvis for fans who will not be able to attend in person. In an Instagram post on Monday, Peller said the ceremony will be streamed on both YouTube and Twitch on August 1st. “For you guys that won’t be able to attend the wedding, go to any of these that day and watch the wedding,” he wrote. The couple have been dating publicly for over a year and have built a large following across TikTok, YouTube and Twitch. The wedding…

David Jonsson David Jonsson will take part as Prince T’Challa II. Marvel Studios has officially announced British actor David Jonsson as the new Black Panther for the third installment of the superhero franchise. The studio unveiled the 32-year-old actor during San Diego Comic-Con, confirming that Black Panther 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on December 15, 2028. Jonsson will portray Prince T’Challa II, the son of the late King T’Challa and Nakia, following the character’s introduction as a child in the 2022 film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Director Ryan Coogler will return to direct the third film, with cast members…

Super Falcons. Credit: Softfootball The Super Falcons arrived in Rabat, Morocco, in style on Saturday, dressed in elegant green-and-white Adire gowns with matching headwraps as they settled in for their quest to win a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The players also embraced the moment off the pitch by creating social media content showcasing the traditional outfits. Esther Okoronkwo, Jennifer Echegini and Michelle Alozie shared a light-hearted video themed “Rich Aunty Vibes,” while goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie entertained fans with a series of comic skits and poses. Defender Tosin Demehin and Folashade Ijamilusi were among other players who…

Stanbic IBTC, a member of Standard Bank Group, was named winner in four categories at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026: Best Bank for Sustainable Finance, Best Bank for Consumer Lending, Best Bank for Mortgages/Home Loans and Best Bank for Securities Services. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence include categories across global and regional financial markets. Commenting on the awards, Chuma Nwokocha, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, said: “We are pleased to have been named winner in these categories at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. These are important areas of our business and remain central to how we support individuals,…

Digital solution provider, Globacom and World leading manufacturers of electronic devices, Samsung have deepened their strategic partnership with the official launch of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 at an exclusive Masterclass in Gloworld on Victoria Island, Lagos. During the event, Samsung presented Globacom with its Foldable Legacy Award, celebrating years of collaboration in delivering premium mobile experiences and exclusive offers to Nigerian consumers. To mark the launch, every purchase of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or Z Fold8 at Gloworld outlets nationwide includes 18GB of free Glo data, delivered as 3GB monthly for six months, a…

Flying Eagles (PHOTO CREDIT: The NFF X Page) Flying Eagles will start the defence of their WAFU B U-20 Championship title against arch-rivals Ghana in a repeat of the last edition’s final in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, on Monday 27. Nigeria defeated the Black Satellites 2-1 in the 2024 final at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, to successfully retain the title they first won in Niamey in 2022. Isa Ladan Bosso guided Nigeria to the 2022 triumph, while Aliyu Zubairu led the team to a successful title defence two years later. Monday’s encounter will mark the first competitive game…

Algeria players celebrate Algeria commenced their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign with an assured 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening Group A match on Sunday evening in Rabat. A first-half penalty from Nguenar Ndiaye and a late strike by Mélissa Bethi secured the three points for the North Africans, who produced a disciplined display to claim an important early advantage in the race for the knockout stages. Senegal were advantaged with more possession but Algeria proved more clinical in front of goal, forcing five saves from their opponents while restricting Senegal to just two efforts on…

AMCON Elegbede Abiodun The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) said it recovered about N165 billion in outstanding debts in the first half of 2026, representing a 64 per cent increase from the N107 billion recovered during the corresponding period of 2025, as it intensifies efforts to maximise value from distressed assets and reposition key investments for divestment. The corporation also announced that it had commenced the process of divesting its interests in NTEL/NATCOM, following the successful sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), as part of efforts to attract credible strategic investors into the telecommunications company. Speaking during…