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Spain have emerged winners of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after defeating England in the final on Sunday. After a 14-minute stoppage time with a lot of tension, Spain held on to protect their one-goal lead. It was captain Olga Carmona who slotted the winner past goalkeeper Mary Earps in the first half, capitalising after England’s Lucy Bronze lost possession …

The equity capitalization in the Nigerian capital market rose by 0.71 percent on Tuesday. This represented a N263.8 billion increase in the value of investments at the capital market from N37.14 trillion to N37.41 trillion at the close of the day’s business. The day before, the stock market capitalisation settled at N37.14 trillion, indicating the market valuation gained N263.83 billion …

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that registered telecom network providers provide quality services to Nigerians. This followed the adoption of a motion presented by a lawmaker from Akwa Ibom, Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, at Wednesday’s plenary in Abuja. In his presentation, Ukpong-Udo said at least 222,500,000 Nigerians subscribed to telephone services at the end …

Chelsea’s Nigerian-born forward Carney Chukwuemeka was on target for his team but his effort was not enough to save them from city rivals West Ham. More to follow… Join the conversation Opinions Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will …

The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday signed the state’s 2024 budget of N724.97 billion. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Emomotimi Guwor, other principal officers of the House and members of the State Executive Council witnessed the event held at the Government House in Asaba. The governor said the approved budget comprised N316.62 billion for …

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate confirmation of the 11 Supreme Court justices. The president made the request in a letter addressed to the Senate and read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary on Wednesday. The National Judicial Council (NJC) had recommended 11 justices for appointment to the Supreme Court bench. The council made the recommendation …

Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger Republic military junta that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup on July 26, has said that the country does not want war but will be ready to defend itself if necessary. Tchiani who made the position of the coup leaders known on Saturday when an Economic Community of West African States …

An International College of Arts, Science and Technology (ICAST), Elebu in Ibadan at the weekend petitioned the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over non release of certificate of one of its students in 2021. ICAST in a letter signed by its Principal, B.J. Adewumi, said one of the school students, Joseph-Oduntan, Oluwatomisin Daniel sat for WAEC in year 2021 with …

The match dates for the Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe have been disclosed officially. The Super Eagles will welcome Lesotho to Uyo on November 17, before they travel to Rwanda to clash with Zimbabwe three days later. South Africa, Rwanda and Benin Republic are the other teams in this qualifying group with the overall winners …

Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi, in the early hours of Sunday, scored a screamer and won his first trophy in North American soccer as Inter Miami beat Nashville on penalties (10-9) after their final ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. Messi had put Miami ahead in the 24th minute with a wonder strike into the top corner but Fafa Picault levelled for …