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Idongesit siblings count gains from  Fencing World Cup in Cairo
Nigerian siblings Sarah and Mahathir Idongesit  has  described their participation at  the at the FIE Junior World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, as valuable exposure ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Championships. The post Idongesit siblings count gains from  Fencing World Cup in Cairo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FIFA Women’s Champions Cup: Full list of award winners
Arsenal, on Sunday, won the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup after beating Brazil’s Corinthians in the final. The match ended 3-2 after extra time at Emirates Stadium, thanks to Arsenal star, Caitlin Foord’s decisive goal. Earlier on Sunday, Gotham FC secured third place, thanks to a 4-0 win against ASFAR at Emirates Stadium. DAILY POST […] FIFA Women’s Champions Cup: Full list of award winners
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 CAF  to inspect Ikenne, Sagamu facilities for continental school tourney
Officials from the Confederation of African Football will arrive in Nigeria on Monday to inspect facilities that Nigeria is putting up to host this year’s CAF African Schools Football Championship The post  CAF  to inspect Ikenne, Sagamu facilities for continental school tourney appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Airtel Africa posts 21% increase in revenue as data, mobile money boom
Airtel Africa Plc delivered another standout performance for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, as explosive growth in data usage and mobile money drove strong revenue, margin expansion and sharply higher earnings. Financial performance remained robust. Revenue rose 21.5 percent in constant currency, accelerating further to 23.1 percent in reported currency, supported by favourable […] The post Airtel Africa posts 21% increase in revenue as data, mobile money boom appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Why I would love to marry five husbands – BBNaija’s Phyna
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has stirred reactions on social media after declaring her desire to marry multiple husbands if Nigeria’s marriage laws were amended. Phyna made the controversial statement in a viral video where she openly criticised existing marital laws, arguing that women should enjoy the same […]
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Osimhen hits goal 200 as Galatasaray cruise
In the 26th minute, the striker won a penalty after being fouled in the area. The post Osimhen hits goal 200 as Galatasaray cruise appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BancABC pledge US$200K to grassroots football and praise Magwizi ‘quiet’ leadership
HARARE, Zimbabwe — BancABC has pledged US$200,000 toward a nationwide grassroots football initiative, crediting improved stability and leadership at the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) under president Nqobile Magwizi for the investment. The post BancABC pledge US$200K to grassroots football and praise Magwizi ‘quiet’ leadership appeared first on Nehanda Radio.
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Osimhen grabs eighth goal in  Turkish Super Lig
Victor Osimhen scored his eighth goal in the Turkish Super Lig tonight as well as provided an assist for Galatasaray to trounce Kayserispor 4-0 to consolidate top spot. Osimhen hit The post Osimhen grabs eighth goal in  Turkish Super Lig appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos drown  Rivers United In Uyo
The hopes of Nigeria’s representatives, Rivers United, reaching the knockout stage of the CAF Champions League  has suffered a major setback on Sunday following a shock home defeat  yesterday to The post CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos drown  Rivers United In Uyo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Aig-Imoukhuede calls for enhanced focus on agriculture
Chairman, Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has called for a renewed focus on agriculture as Nigeria’s pathway to sustainable jobs, inclusive growth and long-term national resilience. He said Nigeria’s The post Aig-Imoukhuede calls for enhanced focus on agriculture appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen housing development
As part of Nigeria’s investor engagement on the sidelines of the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum (RFF 2026) in Riyadh, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, The post Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen housing development appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FG set to sanitise cosmetics industry
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health by eliminating substandard cosmetics and ensuring that products used in Nigeria meet approved safety standards. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, stated this at the inauguration of the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health in Abuja. She said the […] The post FG set to sanitise cosmetics industry appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Reforms, inclusion, technology reshaping capital market, says NGX Group
Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc, Mr. Temi Popoola has said Nigerian capital market has been consolidating its position as a structured gateway to the African The post Reforms, inclusion, technology reshaping capital market, says NGX Group appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Oando grows net profit to N241.3billion amid optimism on production
Oando Plc grew its net profit to N241.3 billion in 2025 as the indigenous energy solutions group saw double-digit growths across crude and gas production.  Key extracts of the interim The post Oando grows net profit to N241.3billion amid optimism on production appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Israeli, Nigerian startups drive job creation
A surge in startup activity across Israel and Nigeria is generating substantial employment opportunities, with both nations leveraging technology innovation to address economic challenges and food security concerns. Israel’s high-tech The post Israeli, Nigerian startups drive job creation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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‘Farmers lost N5trillion to poor weather forecasts’
The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) hinted that Nigerian farmers lost about N5 trillion productive capital between 2024 and 2025 to poor and misleading weather forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological The post ‘Farmers lost N5trillion to poor weather forecasts’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Sterling Bank accelerates renewable energy transition
Sterling Bank Limited has brought together stakeholders in the renewable energy industry to explore ways to accelerate action in the sector. The premier colloquium, held in Lagos on Monday, aimed The post Sterling Bank accelerates renewable energy transition appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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PenCom PFAs to launch data recapture self-service platform
National Pension Commission (PenCom), in partnership with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) are set to launch a self-service online data recapture application known as the Data Recapture Self-Service Platform, this service The post PenCom PFAs to launch data recapture self-service platform appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Wema Bank unveils Valentine campaign
Wema Bank has launched its 2026 Valentine’s Day campaign as part of activities marking the rollout of new features on its digital banking platform, ALAT. The campaign, themed “Evolution of The post Wema Bank unveils Valentine campaign appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Expert urges on behavioural economics
A technology expert, Adeoye Abodunrin, has urged President Bola Tinubu and other African leaders, policymakers and institutions to deliberately integrate behavioural economics insights into artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. He warned The post Expert urges on behavioural economics appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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‘$46.11 billion external reserves to cover 14 months imports for economy’
Nigeria’s gross external reserves rose to $46.11 billion as of January 28, 2026, marking the highest level in eight years, with capacity to cover 14 months imports for the country. The post ‘$46.11 billion external reserves to cover 14 months imports for economy’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Promasidor to boost dairy value chain
Promasidor Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s dairy value chain through its alignment with the national dairy development programme. The programme is delivering measurable results by deepening local The post Promasidor to boost dairy value chain appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigeria’s metering gap: FG targets procurement of 10 million meters in 5 years
As part of the  programmes to eliminate the Nigeria’s  seven million metering gap, the Federal Government has said it is targeting the procurement of about 10 million meters  under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) over the next five years, The post Nigeria’s metering gap: FG targets procurement of 10 million meters in 5 years appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NAHCO, NACCIMA, others mull strategies to drive cargo exports
• Polaris Bank reaffirms commitment Stakeholders in the cargo exports have restated their commitment to supporting government’s $1 trillion agenda by increasing the volume of Nigerian exports. They spoke at The post NAHCO, NACCIMA, others mull strategies to drive cargo exports appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Grammy 2026: Why I Think Davido Should Have Won Instead of Tyla – VeryDarkMan
Nigerian social media critic, Vincent Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has shared his thoughts following South African singer Tyla’s win in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Tyla secured the award on Sunday night with her song Push 2 Start, edging out strong competition from Nigerian artistes Ayra [...]
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 Poland 2026: Falconets show fighting spirit in win over FC Robo
Nigeria’s U-20 Women National Team, the Falconets, continued their build-up to the first-leg encounter against Senegal with a 2–1 victory over Nigeria Women Premier League top team, FC Robo in The post  Poland 2026: Falconets show fighting spirit in win over FC Robo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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INEC begins 50-day rotational voter registration across Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Lagos State has finalized arrangements to begin a 50-day rotational Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise across all wards in the state. The Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Prof. Ayobami Salami, disclosed this on Sunday while addressing stakeholders at a meeting on the second phase of the CVR […] INEC begins 50-day rotational voter registration across Lagos
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Lagos 7Km run excites participants as organisers hail turnout
Over 130 participants took to the streets in Lekki, Lagos for the 5th  edition of the 7Km Run/Walk for fitness and wellness The exercise organized by I am Alive and The post Lagos 7Km run excites participants as organisers hail turnout appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Oborevwori Urges Graduands To Serve Humanity, As 5,922 Graduate From Ofuoma Health College
Sunday Apah Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has tasked graduands of Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli to use their acquired skills to improve humanity. The…
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Lekan Salami Stadium : Fans  assured of speedy fixing  of Pitch for 3SC’s home matches
Chairman of Shooting Stars Football Club, Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami, has assured that the Oluyole Warlords will continue playing their home matches  as all efforts are geared towards fixing the The post Lekan Salami Stadium : Fans  assured of speedy fixing  of Pitch for 3SC’s home matches appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Grammys 2026: Tyla retains Best African Music Performance, defeats Wizkid, Burna Boy, others (FULL WINNERS LIST)
With the latest win, Tyla becomes the first artiste to claim the title twice since the category was created. The post Grammys 2026: Tyla retains Best African Music Performance, defeats Wizkid, Burna Boy, others (FULL WINNERS LIST) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kwara United strengthen squad with six new players
Kwara United Football Club has strengthened its squad with the addition of six new players as the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season enters a crucial phase. The new The post Kwara United strengthen squad with six new players appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigerian youths in danger – NGO boss reacts to stoppage of USAID’s HIV/AIDs funds
There had been a severe threat to global health since the U. S. freezed overseas aid with the dismantling of USAID, which distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of overseas aid every year.
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Cinema Clash: Kunle Afolayan, Funke Akindele Spar Over Movies Marketing Tactics
Top movie producers Kunle Afolayan and Funke Akindele have disagreed over promotional and marketing strategies used for cinema movies in Nigeria. Recall that Kunle Afolayan, a popular director and filmmaker, had commented on profit-making strategies and the N2 billion cinema gross, criticizing current marketing strategies embarked upon by Nigerian film producers. Afolayan, while addressing a […] The post Cinema Clash: Kunle Afolayan, Funke Akindele Spar Over Movies Marketing Tactics appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Pope: Winter Olympics ‘rekindle hope’ for world peace
Pope Leo XIV said that the Winter Olympics – starting in less than a week’s time in northern Italy – were an opportunity to “rekindle hope for a world at The post Pope: Winter Olympics ‘rekindle hope’ for world peace appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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"They do everything possible to break a strong man": Cubana Chiefpriest spills as he reacts to Davido's Grammy snub
Socialite Cubana Chiefpriest has reacted to his friend Davido's loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards as Tyla clinched the Best African Music Performance award.
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