NIGERIA

Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off at the start of next year, Brentford defensive midfielder, Frank Onyeka, has been assessing the Nigerian national team’s chances, hoping that the Super Eagles will claim the fourth African title in Cote d’Ivoire given their stars thriving in Europe. Speaking to LiveScore, Onyeka who has played 14 times for …

Lesotho Head coach, Leslie Notsi sent a strong message to Nigeria ahead of their World Cup qualifier clash this Thursday. Despite acknowledging his team’s underdog status, Notsi stated that Lesotho is no longer an easy opponent, and that they’re in Uyo for business.     The gaffer highlighted his side’s recent achievements, including reaching the COSAFA Cup final and a …

The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) Advisory Board, Wednesday, disclosed and lauded Luminate for coming on board as a funding partner to advance the main objective of their project in progress. The partnership, is said to underscore a shared commitment to empowering the Nigerian youth and catalysing impactful transformation for the long-term developmental landscape of Nigeria. According to the press …

The World Bank has predicted that Nigeria’s growth would decelerate from 3.3 per cent in 2022 to 2.9 per cent in 2023. The bank noted, in a report titled, ‘Africa’s Pulse: An analysis of issues shaping Africa’s economic future (October 2023 | Volume 28), that the country’s oil production had remained below OPEC+ quota amid capacity issues and lower international …

England head coach Sarina Wiegman says his side will find a way to beat the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last-16 encounter. The nine-time African champions will battle England for a place in the quarter-finals at the Lang Park, Brisbane on Monday. The Super Falcons have surpassed expectations at the competition qualifying from a …

Premium beer brand, Life Lager Beer, has extolled the performances and qualification of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The official sponsor of the national team, after a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau secured the team’s progress to the next round on Monday, reiterates its belief and support for Nigeria’s unstoppable journey in …

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between the Niger State Government and Kent State University in Ohio, United States for establishment of a study centre in Minna, the state capital. This agreement encompasses various areas of cooperation, such as student and lecturer exchange programs, scholarships, vocational and executive education, and institutional capacity enhancement for educational establishments, among others. …

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets booked a place in the semi -final of the WAFU B U-17 Championship following a comfortable 3-0 victory over Togo in their final Group B game on Thursday. The game was shifted from Wednesday to Thursday morning after heavy rain rendered the University Stadium pitch unplayable. The Eaglets took control of the game from the blast of …

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for October increased to 27.33 per cent from 26.72 per cent in September. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The October 2023 headline inflation rate represented an increase of 0.61 per cent points compared to the September 2023 headline inflation rate. Furthermore, on a year-on-year basis, …

…Writes Senate on regional body’s resolutions …Says military intervention, other measures possible if junta adamant …Northern senators kick against armed onslaught, urge diplomatic solution  …Coupists defiant; severe ties with Nigeria, France, others President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Senate to inform it of the coup in Niger Republic and the resolutions of the Economic Committee of West African …