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Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup, NFF Blamed

Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup exposes deep-rooted administrative failures. We analyse the causes and demand urgent reforms from the NFF. Read more.

$5B Africa Energy Bank HQ Complete in Abuja

Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.

UNICEF warns 1.8m child AIDS deaths by 2040

UNICEF projects 1.8 million child deaths from AIDS by 2040 due to funding cuts. 150,000 teens got HIV in 2024. Urgent action needed to scale up HIV services for children and mothers in Nigeria and beyond.

World Cup 2026 Tickets Sell for 11 Times Face Value

FIFA's official resale platform shows 2026 World Cup tickets selling at 11x original prices, raising concerns about fan accessibility. Discover the shocking price increases affecting matches across North America.

CBN sells $36.60m to banks amid naira depreciation

Central Bank of Nigeria intervenes in forex market with $36.60 million sale to authorized dealers including Access, UBA, Zenith banks to stabilize naira. Experts analyze impact on currency stability.

Zenith Bank Awards N140m to African Tech Innovators

Zenith Bank empowers African innovators with N140 million funding at 2025 Tech Fair. Ten startups including Trust Loop and Cubbes Technologies receive grants and mentorship to scale their solutions.

Condom Distribution Falls 55% in Nigeria

UNAIDS reports a 55% drop in condom distribution in Nigeria, threatening HIV progress. Funding cuts and human rights issues are blamed. Urgent action is needed to prevent millions of new infections.

Nigeria's World Cup Failure Could Help Argentina

A curious pattern emerges: Argentina has won the World Cup every time Nigeria failed to qualify. With the Super Eagles out for 2026, could this mean a fourth title for Lionel Messi and La Albiceleste?

West Africa Plans Joint FIFA World Cup Bid

Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire are considering a historic joint bid to host the FIFA World Cup after 2034. Explore the potential of this West African partnership.

2026 World Cup Play-off Draw Revealed

The 2026 World Cup play-off draw sets Italy against Northern Ireland. Wales hosts Bosnia in semi-finals. Four European spots up for grabs in March 2026.

Nigeria aims to cut $18M lapsed loans by 61%

Federal Government plans to reduce outstanding lapsed loans from $18 million to $7 million through new financial reforms and blockchain technology for World Bank projects.

Libyan FA Trolls Nigeria Over World Cup Failure

Libyan Football Association takes subtle jab at Nigeria after Super Eagles miss 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Details on the penalty shootout loss and airport saga that sparked the rivalry.

Zenith Bank to Acquire Paramount Bank in Kenya

Zenith Bank Plc is set to enter the Kenyan market by acquiring Paramount Bank, marking a strategic step in its pan-African expansion. The deal awaits regulatory approval from Nigerian and Kenyan authorities.

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