Tag: africa
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NFF begs Tinubu and Nigerians for forgiveness over Super Eagles’ World Cup failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has apologized to President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government, and Nigerians in general following the failure of the national football team, the Super Eagles, to qualify for the 2026 World Cup despite getting a second chance through the playoffs. DR Congo defeated Nigeria 4-3 via a penalty shootout late on Sunday…
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Enitan Oshodi re-elected as ITTF Vice President
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi has been re-elected as Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) during the continuation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held online on Saturday, November 15. Additionally, Olabanji Oladapo, the former Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has been confirmed as a member of the ITTF…
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New U.S. bill seeks visa ban, asset freezes for Nigeria’s Miyetti Allah, others
A new bill on the table at the United States Congress has proposed tough sanctions on some individuals and groups who have been accused of orchestrating severe violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. This comes as President Donald Trump ups the scrutiny of Nigeria’s human rights record and religious freedom. The bill which was introduced…
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Aliko Dangote plans to sell 10% stake in refinery on NGX
Billionaire Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to sell between five and 10 percent of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next year. Speaking in an interview with S&P Global on October 20, Dangote said the move would follow the same path taken by other Dangote Group subsidiaries listed…
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World Athletics hands Nigeria hosting rights for inaugural Africa running conference
The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to promote health, fitness, and athletic excellence while driving increased participation, talent discovery, and private sector engagement. It also positions Nigeria as a…
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Defections can’t save you in 2027, ADC tells APC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to comments made by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, that “key ADC figures” would join the party next week, saying that defections will not save the ruling party in 2027. The ADC, in a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said…
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IMF excludes Nigeria from list of fastest-growing economies in Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from the list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The IMF listed Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as the fastest-growing economies on the continent in its Regional Economic Outlook report for sub-Saharan Africa, launched on Thursday in Washington DC, The Cable reports. The report, launched at the…
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Mati returns as Nigeria names squad for 2025 ITTF African Championships
Taiwo Mati makes a return to Nigeria’s national team as the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) announces a 10-man squad for the 2025 ITTF African Championships, scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from October 12 to 19. Mati returns following his last outing at the 2023 ITTF World Championships in Durban, South Africa, The…
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2026 World Cup: Sports Editors decry Super Eagles poor run, indiscipline and NFF’s ineptitude
The Guild of Sports Editors of Nigeria, the umbrella body of the managers of the sports desks of the country’s media houses, has expressed its disappointment over the way the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has handled the country’s bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria is in third position in Group C of…
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2026 World Cup: South Africa beat Lesotho 3-0, extend pressure on Nigeria
It was nothing short of expectation as Mohau Nkota put Bafana Bafana ahead in the 15th minute with a controlled volley across goal from a narrow angle. Lyle Foster made it 2-0 in the 63rd minute, tapping in the rebound after Lesotho goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane could only parry Aubrey Modiba’s strike into the air, and…
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