AFCON 2025 Begins: Morocco Hosts, $7M Prize at Stake
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starts Sunday in Morocco with a record $7 million prize for the winner. Read about the prize structure, key players, and the tournament's history of upsets.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starts Sunday in Morocco with a record $7 million prize for the winner. Read about the prize structure, key players, and the tournament's history of upsets.
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua secured a massive $92 million payday after knocking out YouTuber Jake Paul in their Miami exhibition bout. Discover the full financial breakdown and his next target.
Stanbic IBTC Holdings awarded a record N90 million to young Nigerian creatives at the FUZE Talent Show 4.0 finale. Discover the winners and the bank's commitment to empowering youth.
NIVEA Nigeria launches its biggest-ever consumer promo, investing N3 billion in cash prizes, SUVs, and trips to watch Real Madrid live in Spain. Find out how to participate.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen climbs 28 places to rank 46th in The Guardian's 2025 list of the world's best footballers, finishing ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Discover his impressive year for club and country.
Nigeria's Super Eagles head to AFCON 2025 in Morocco seeking a fourth continental crown and a massive $7 million winner's prize. Discover the full prize breakdown and their group stage schedule.
Adeola Akinsulure and Tijani Mohammed Mukaddas are among the top 50 for the Global Teacher Prize 2026. Discover how they are transforming education in Nigeria.
FIFA announces a record $655 million prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with winners earning $50 million. See the full breakdown for all 48 teams.
The Nigeria Football Federation has lodged a formal protest with FIFA, accusing DR Congo of fielding ineligible players. The stakes are high, with World Cup qualification and over N13 billion in prize money on the line. Read the full details.
A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses. Get all the details on the landmark ruling.
Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé €61 million after a Paris labour court ruled in the footballer's favour in a dispute over unpaid salary and bonuses. Get the full details.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
Galatasaray still owes Napoli €17.5 million for Victor Osimhen's €75m transfer. Details of the payment plan and the striker's form after his permanent move revealed.
Donald Trump awarded the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw. The surprise honour sparks criticism as the FIFA Council did not approve it. Read the full story.
Former US President Donald Trump is honoured with the first FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony. Read about the event and the reactions.
The Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon earns a prestigious Bronze Label from World Athletics. Discover the juicy prize money for elite and Nigerian athletes ahead of Saturday's race.
Former US President Donald Trump has been named the first recipient of FIFA's new Peace Prize. The award recognises his disputed role in global peace efforts. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump awarded FIFA Peace Prize, praises coordination for 2026 World Cup. Read about the ceremony and his vision for the historic event.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns advanced AI could be 10,000 times smarter, making humans like fish. He met South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, who tripled AI spending. Read the full story.
Platnova earns a spot in Nigeria's Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs at the SME 100 AWARDS 2025. Discover how their cross-border financial services drive economic growth and inclusion.
Verve International celebrates issuing 100 million payment cards, a landmark for Africa's digital economy and financial inclusion. Discover how this homegrown brand is reshaping payments.
Indigenous contractors protest at Nigeria's Finance Ministry over ₦500 billion unpaid debts, accusing the government of reneging on promises. They demand payment to save jobs and businesses.
Tolulope Fatunbi, CEO of Dorogis Limited, earns prestigious spot in 2025 Global 100 influential young leaders. Discover how he's transforming Africa's mining sector with technology and innovation.
Security guards paralyze services at Abuja hospitals over 4 months unpaid salaries. Patients stranded as entrances blocked. FCT Administration urged to intervene immediately.
Bandits release photos of abducted Kaduna Anglican priest Ven. Edwin Achi and wife Sarah after demanding N600m ransom. The couple was kidnapped from Nissi community on October 28, 2025.
Nigerian undergraduates in STEMM fields can now apply for up to N50 million equity-free funding from the Federal Government's Student Venture Capital Grant. Applications are open.
Yanga FM, Nigeria's first urban-pidgin radio station, has made broadcasting history by awarding ₦1 million to its first caller. Discover how this groundbreaking moment is reshaping Nigerian radio.
TETFund has commissioned a new N1.39 billion, 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, to ease student accommodation. The N50m student grant is also on track.
Former Manchester City record signing Jo faces fourth arrest over unpaid child maintenance. Get the latest updates on the Brazilian striker's legal troubles.
Bandits brutally murdered Usman Buhari after collecting N70 million ransom from his family in Niger State. The victim was kidnapped along Mokwa-New Bussa Road. Read more about this tragic security failure.