Nigeria-Germany Signs $500m Renewable Energy Pact And Gas Export Agreement
The Nigerian government and its German counterpart signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), bordering on the supply of gas from Nigeria to Germany and another for $500 million worth of renewable energy projects in Nigeria. Speaking in Berlin, Germany, at the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum, President Bola Tinubu, who witnessed the signing, called for more […]
NFF Has No Money To Pay Off Peseiro
After two poor performances in the World Cup qualifiers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would happily fire its coach JosĂ© Peseiro if it had the money to pay compensation. NFF member Nse Essien, who is part of the NFF executive committee, told this to newsmen to express the disappointment of the federation over the male […]
Super Eagles Record Yet Another Disappointing Draw In 2026 World Cup Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a second consecutive draw in their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after struggling to hold the Warriors of Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw on Sunday in Rwanda. Nigeria had laboured to a 1-1 draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on home soil on Day 1 at the […]
Nigeria Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers On Shaky Note With Draw Against Lesotho
Nigeria’s dreams of a World Cup return started on a shaky footing with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho. Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56th minute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State But 11 minutes […]
Nigerian Rapper Oladips Dies At 28
Tributes and condolences continue to fill the Nigerian music industry after news filtered about the demise of street-hop rapper Oladips. The heartbreaking news, as confirmed by the rapper’s management hours ago, revealed the 28-year-old rapper had been battling an undisclosed illness privately for the past two years.Before his painful demise, the rapper was scheduled to […]
Super Eagles Of Nigeria Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Crocodiles Of Lesotho
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to return to action in this window of the international break with the aim of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s senior national team will play against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, respectively. The Super Eagles play the Crocodiles of Lesotho today, Thursday, November 16, with kick-off set […]
Saudi Embassy Addresses Cancelled Visas, Says Deported Nigerians Submitted ‘Incorrect Information’
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia clarified media reports about the deportation of 264 Nigerians upon entry into the Kingdom, stating that it was not targeting Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the Saudi Embassy explained that the passengers who were denied entry and subsequently deported to their initial destinations did not fulfill the entry […]
Oshoala, Nnadozie Shortlisted As Nigeria Dominates CAF Women’s Awards
Super Falcons’ Asisat Oshoala and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie have been included on the shortlist for the 2023 CAF Women’s Awards. CAF released the shortlist of nominees yesterday with coach Wandy Waldrum also nominated for Coach of the year. Apart from Oshoala, other Nigerian nominees for the Player of the Year include Nnadozie, Christy Ucheibe, Osinachi […]
CBN Says Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender Indefinitely
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the old Naira banknotes will henceforth remain legal “ad infinitum”, in line with international best practices and to forestall a repeat of earlier experiences. Recall that the CBN had introduced redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations in October 2022, and had set certain deadlines for legal tender status […]
Lagos Set To Host Second Edition Of ‘Entertainment Week’ In December
Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), the groundbreaking platform which unites the global entertainment industry in the heart of Lagos, is set to gather the brightest stars and industry leaders from across Africa’s booming US$62million entertainment industry. With its second edition scheduled for December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, organisers have announced […]
