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Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic, with captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and prolific forward Victor Osimhen all making the list. The list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department also sees the return of Semi Ajayi, who was sidelined in September due to injury, while France-based striker Terem Moffi and Russian-based Olakunle Olusegun […]

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Sport

Nimrod Hails Standards of CGC Volleyball Premier League

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has praised the standard of play and organisation at the just-concluded first phase of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja, describing it as “really challenging but very rewarding.” Speaking after the final games, Nimrod expressed delight at the rising quality of young players in the league, stressing that Nigeria is now attracting global attention. “I’m really happy because these are young players, no more over-aged […]

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Sport

Upsets Recorded in CDS Independence Day Basketball Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 3 of the fourth edition of the CDS Unity Southwest Zone Independence Day Basketball Championship delivered a day of intense drama, fierce rivalries, and stunning upsets. This is as teams battled for supremacy across multiple courts, from nail-biting overtimes to dominant second-half performances, the Independence Day festivities were marked by high-octane basketball action. The headline clash of the day saw Hoops and Reeds fall in a gripping overtime duel against the University of Ibadan. Both sides […]

October 3, 2025 2

Security

Court Stops Police Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permits

By OLuwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of tinted glass permits for motorists. In an interim ruling on Friday, the court directed the police to “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings” in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed by legal practitioner John Aikpokpo-Martins. Aikpokpo-Martins is challenging the legality of the police directive mandating permits for tinted vehicle windows. His legal team, led by […]

October 3, 2025

Economy

NEXIM Bank Secures BBB+ Rating, Doubles Profit to ₦30.47bn

By Oluwkemi Kindness The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has earned a “BBB+” credit rating from Agusto & Co., confirming its strong financial position and ability to meet obligations among Nigeria’s development finance institutions. According to reports, in 2024, NEXIM posted an operating profit of ₦30.47 billion, more than double the ₦13.75 billion recorded in 2023. The Bank credits this growth to its resilience and efficiency in supporting Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. NEXIM, jointly owned by the Central Bank of Nigeria […]

October 3, 2025

Economy

SEC DG Pushes for Urgent West African Capital Market Integration

By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called on West African countries to fast-track capital market integration. This is as he warns that delay will limit the region’s ability to mobilise the massive investments needed for economic transformation. Speaking in Abuja at the Experts Meeting on Validation of the WASRA Charter, Agama, who also chairs the West Africa Securities Regulators Association (WASRA) described the initiative as “a watershed moment” in the region’s […]

October 3, 2025

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Sport

Cricket: Nigeria Secure Convincing Win Over Botswana

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Men’s National Cricket Team, the Yellow Greens, showcased resilience and all-round brilliance as they swept aside Botswana in their latest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier clash, recording a comprehensive victory to keep their campaign on a positive note. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Nigeria weathered early setbacks to post a competitive total of 166 for 8 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by the experienced Sesan Adedeji, who steadied the […]

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Economy

Avoid Ponzi Schemes, Save Safely -NDIC Warns Nigerians

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians against falling victim to Ponzi schemes and fraudulent investment platforms. It stresses that only funds kept in licensed and insured financial institutions are protected. The caution was delivered during the NDIC Special Day at the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair, where the Corporation showcased its role in protecting depositors, promoting financial stability, and encouraging safer financial practices in line with the fair’s theme: “Sustainability, […]

October 2, 2025

Economy

No Retiree Will Be Left Behind – PenCom

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Conference on the Workings of the CPS in Abuja, PenCom’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, described the gathering as “a continuation of a national conversation that directly impacts the lives, dignity, and future of millions of Nigerian workers and retirees.” Represented by the Acting Commissioner for Technical, Hafiz Kawu-Ibrahim, she noted that the CPS, jointly anchored by PenCom and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has “rewritten Nigeria’s pension story” over the […]

October 2, 2025