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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle names provisional squad for Rwanda, South Africa clashes Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released a 31-man provisional list for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa in September. Key stars headline squad The list features experienced regulars William Troost-Ekong, Stanley Nwabali, Ola […]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country is on track to achieve a crude oil production target of 2.5 million barrels per day by 2026. NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, said this on Thursday in Abuja during the 4th PENGASSAN and Labour Summit (PEALS 2025). The summit was themed “Building a Resilient […]

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price of a litre of petrol rose from ₦770.54 in July 2024 to ₦1,024.99 in July 2025. According to its Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for July 2025, released in Abuja on Thursday, the price represents a year-on-year increase of 33.02%. However, compared with […]

Denmark is ending delivery of physical letters after a steep decline in letter volumes driven largely by digitalisation. PostNord Denmark’s postal service has announced that it will cease letter services at the end of the year. It will bring to an end four centuries of letter deliveries by the state-owned operation. A third of its […]

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to a “Zero-Reject Policy” as part of efforts to expand non-oil export revenue and strengthen agribusiness. Speaking at the First Bank Agric and Export Conference in Lagos on Tuesday, themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy,” Kyari said the era […]

African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) has reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, seeing gross premium up 15.31 percent on portfolio expansion, disciplined underwriting and strong investment returns. The Corporation in statement said the performance is underpinned by continued growth in premium income, resilient underwriting performance, and a solid investment return despite ongoing […]

…rolls out tech-driven visa processing platform The Federal Government has unveiled a new technology-driven visa processing platform, Asfar.NG, designed to simplify international travel for Nigerians, curb the menace of fake passports, and provide stronger protection for citizens abroad. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, on Tuesday, Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, described the […]

Adeyemi A. Ademola is reimagining how Africans can live better through The BIG BUILD Company’s progressive housing concept, championing spaces that grow with people’s progress and potential. For over a decade, Adeyemi A. Ademola watched a strange pattern unfold: friends earning more money, yet moving into smaller homes. Progressing from spacious old flats in Surulere […]

Lagos, Nigeria – August 13, 2025 – Nigeria’s leading talk radio platform, Nigeria Info, has retained its radio commentary rights for the English Premier League (EPL) in Nigeria, extending its exclusive partnership with global EPL commercial radio broadcast rights owners talkSPORT for the next couple of seasons in the Nigerian territory. This renewed deal ensures […]

Leeds United made a remarkable return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at a raucous Elland Road. Lukas Nmecha struck the decisive goal from the penalty spot six minutes from time after Everton captain James Tarkowski handled Anton Stach’s shot. The forward coolly converted, sparking wild celebrations in front of a […]