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3 weeks ago Sports

Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto

Iga Swiatek outlasted Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to book a Toronto title showdown with world number two Elena Rybakina. Australian Open champion Rybakina delivered another gutsy comeback on Wednesday, beating fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach Thursday’s final in the hard …

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Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final

Upstart Malawi will face footballing giants Cameroon in the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday. Malawi beat Algeria 3-1 in the first semifinal match on Wednesday, led by Tabitha Chawinga with a pair of goals. Cameroon won a penalty shootout 3-1 against Morocco after …

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3 weeks ago Sports

South Africa vs Nigeria: Five Key players who could decide Super Falcons’ World Cup Play-Off fixture

The Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana return to action on Thursday with far more than local bragging rights at stake. Nigeria and South Africa will meet in a crucial CAF play-off in Casablanca after both sides suffered quarter-final exits at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria were beat…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

I’ve no regret over my statement; they started it, we suffered — Jingir

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Islamic cleric and leader of the Izala Scholars Council, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has said he has no regret over his recent declaration of support for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, despite criticisms trailing the statement. Jingir, who spoke in an interview …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Business

eTranzact partners SMEDAN to expand digital access for SMEs

By Elizabeth Adegbesan eTranzact International Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, through digital payment solutions, as it deepens its partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, to promote financi…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Business

CBN opens second sandbox for virtual assets, data-driven finance

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday opened applications for the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, introducing dedicated tracks for virtual assets and data-enabled financial services. Applications open today and close August 31, 2026, with th…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Morning recap: Senator summoned over 'kill them' comment as Osun election tension rises, 10 cops killed in Kebbi bandit attack, other top stories

With Saturday’s Osun State governorship election three days away, a senator has been summoned by police over a viral video in which he appeared to threaten the killing of Accord Party members The police have also barred Amotekun and other non-state security outfits from the poll. Ten police officer…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

FG backs regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa

By By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government has backed the establishment of a regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa, saying the initiative will strengthen energy security, deepen cross-border trade and enable the region to determine the value of its refined petroleum products. The Minist…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Police warn against electoral violence, ban non-state security outfits in Osun

Nigeria Formed Police Unit Police Replacement and Rotation ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against violence, intimidation and thuggery ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Importers incur excessive demurrage over empty container return delays - APFFLON

By Kafayat Kokumo Importers using the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports are facing mounting financial losses as difficulties in returning empty containers continue to attract avoidable demurrage and detention charges, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Police bar Amotekun, vigilantes from Osun gov poll

The Nigeria Police Force has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security outfits from participating in security operations for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The police said the groups had no role in securing …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrel

By Udeme Akpan The latest disagreement between President Donald Trump and Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up oil prices by 5 per cent to $87 per barrel from $83 per barrel in the global market. This was even as Bank of America (BofA) warned that oil prices could continue …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Business

Nigeria's capital importation rises 256.9% to $2.82bn

Nigeria’s capital importation rose by 256.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $2.82 billion in April 2026 from $0.79 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, indicating increased investor confidence in the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. However, capital importation declined b…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Business

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 12, 2026

The naira remained broadly stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate trading around the mid-?1,360 band while the parallel market hovered in the low-?1,400 range. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NFEM…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

BATN Foundation, Lagos deepen partnership with poultry initiative

BATN Foundation has launched a poultry development project in Lagos that will train 200 prospective and existing poultry farmers, as the foundation expands its agricultural partnership with the state government to strengthen food production and create livelihoods. The “Chicks to Plate” project, imp…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Technology

NCAA deploys RFID technology to curb baggage mishandling

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has commenced moves to deploy Radio Frequency Identification technology at Nigerian airports to tackle persistent cases of lost, delayed, damaged and misrouted passengers’ baggage. The technology, which is expected to track passengers’ luggage from check-in to a…

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Technology

Nigeria win more medals at C’wealth Fencing Champs

Nigeria made history on home soil on Tuesday at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, hosted at Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Lagos, clinching nine medals — seven bronze and two silver — and securing Africa’s first-ever international medal in wheelchair fencing. For the first time, …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Nigerian firms rethink board strategies amid rising climate risks

Nigerian businesses are re-evaluating how they manage long-term risk and access capital, shifting environmental, social, and governance considerations from routine compliance exercises into core corporate strategy. The strategic pivot comes as corporate balance sheets across Africa’s most populous …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

American Cola unveils revamped Ilupeju basketball court

Planet Bottling Company, makers of American Cola, has unveiled the American Cola Creative Court following the complete transformation of the popular basketball court in Ilupeju, Lagos, in partnership with the Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area. The renovated facility has been redesign…

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1 month, 1 week ago Sports

Australian footballer faces cocaine test probe

Australian football star Cristian Volpato is under investigation after allegedly returning a positive roadside test for cocaine following two speeding incidents in Sydney. The New South Wales Police said the 22-year-old midfielder was first stopped on the Anzac Bridge at about 11:05 p.m. on Thursda…

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