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[ad_1] …Eleven women-led, tech-enabled startups advance to a 12-week accelerator of capacity building and mentorship The Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, and Village Capital, has announced the top 11 finalists selected for the Accelerator Phase of the Women in Tech Accelerator Nigeria programme. The annual philanthropic initiative […]

[ad_1] Youri Tielemans scored a controversial penalty in the 125th minute as Belgium staged a comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The Aston Villa midfielder kept his composure from the spot deep into stoppage […]

[ad_1] Nigeria’s insurance industry strengthened its financial position in 2025, with total assets climbing to N4.8 trillion and gross premium income (GPI) exceeding N2.3 trillion for the first time, reflecting stronger underwriting capacity, regulatory reforms, improved risk retention and accelerating digital transformation across the sector. The industry’s total assets rose by 7.4 per cent from […]

[ad_1] Behind the rise of Nigeria’s most valuable pharmaceutical companies is a group of chief executives turning economic challenges into growth, lifting their firms’ market value and strengthening investor confidence. The healthcare sector comprises several subsectors, including healthcare manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, and laboratories. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Nigeria’s healthcare […]

[ad_1] … 36 students and others unaccounted for after school invasion … NUT urges Tinubu to rescue the schoolchildren and others Borno State continues to grapple with persistent abductions of farmers and school children, often blamed on several factors; most notably, allegations of weak intelligence gathering and betrayal, which frequently hamper military operations and responses […]

[ad_1] The Provisionary Committee for the Proposed Establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard (PC‑NCG) has submitted a roadmap to unlock five million blue‑economy jobs, enhance maritime security, and ensure sustainable marine resources. The roadmap aligns with the commitment made by President Bola Tinubu at the just‑concluded Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) in Mombasa, Kenya. Noah Ichaba, […]

[ad_1] Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, knocking four-time champions Germany out on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw following extra time on Monday. The South Americans triumphed 4-3 in the shootout, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and securing a place […]

[ad_1] …says deregulation must not become an avenue for profiteering As global energy markets breathe a sigh of relief following the de-escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, which has led to a drop in global crude oil prices, Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has questioned why there is […]

[ad_1] President Bola Tinubu and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, on Sunday led tributes to Herbert Heelas Macaulay, widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism, urging Nigerians to draw inspiration from his legacy of patriotism, justice and nation-building. The call was made in Lagos during an event marking the 80th anniversary of Macaulay’s death, […]

[ad_1] The FIFA 2026 World Cup group stage delivered drama, records and unforgettable moments across 72 matches, setting the stage for the knockout rounds. The tournament opened on June 11 with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City, marking the third time the Mexican capital has hosted a World Cup opener. Seventeen days later, […]