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Mohamed Salah scored a penalty and provided an assist in Trabzonspor's 2-0 Conference League victory over Hearts. The Turkish club secured a comfortable win.
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed former DSS Director-General, Yusuf Bichi, as the new Chairman of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) Governing Board for an initial four-year term.
France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously only found in animals. The virus is transmitted by midge bites and led to the death of a severely immunocompromised patient. WHO is monitoring.
Bournemouth secured a massive 3-0 victory over 10-man AC Milan in the Europa League. Goals from Kluivert, Tavernier, and Adli secured their third consecutive win in the competition.
The Federal Government is actively seeking preventive measures to eliminate infections like Ebola, President Bola Tinubu announced. This follows the confirmation of Nigeria's first Ebola case in Abuja.
Donald Trump has endorsed a controversial attack ad against Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, featuring her mother. Trump called the ad 'so good' despite criticism over its personal nature and accusations stemming from past abuse allegations.
INEC is set to deploy AI for the 2027 general elections to detect irregularities, but faces challenges from AI-generated disinformation and potential manipulation. Effective deployment and public trust are key to ensuring credible polls.
Nigeria's once-thriving textile industry is now in a deep crisis, crippled by corruption and massive smuggling that costs the nation billions annually. This decline has significant economic repercussions, hindering job creation and development.
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A court has declared a police raid on Prince Andrew's home illegal, yet police seek to use seized items as evidence. This is the Duke's first legal victory concerning allegations against him.
Nigeria's government is implementing a 30-day fuel price intervention, with NNPC selling petrol at cost price and offering a N66 discount on its digital platform. Experts are questioning the long-term impact and sufficiency of this measure for Nigerians struggling with rising living costs.
Leading Nigeria presents unique challenges due to its history and diversity. A new analysis stresses the need for context-specific frameworks to properly assess President Tinubu's leadership achievements and their impact.
Emirates' service culture provides valuable lessons for Nigerian businesses on building customer loyalty through consistent courtesy, patience, and professionalism, even in challenging situations.
Banks and telcos are deploying autonomous AI agents capable of independent task execution. Experts are calling for strengthened controls and security measures to prevent unauthorised actions and protect sensitive data.
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation has dropped by N100 billion to N159.05tn amid persistent bearish sentiment. The All-Share Index also saw a decrease.
The CBN is engaging Nigerian and Chinese businesses to resolve cross-border payment challenges and improve financial flows between the two countries. This initiative aims to strengthen banking relationships and boost investment opportunities.
Nigeria's mutual fund industry has hit N9.89tn in net assets, with money market funds dominating at nearly 68%. This shows a strong investor focus on stability and liquidity.
MPC members warn that election spending ahead of 2027 poses a significant risk to Nigeria's inflation control and monetary stability. Broad money supply has risen to N146.60tn, with credit to government also increasing sharply.
CBN plans to absorb N2tn from banks as liquidity hits N6.283tn.
ABC Transport Plc plans to raise N6.5 billion via rights issue and bond issuance, pending shareholder approval. The board has approved the plan, with further details on fund usage to be announced.
Nigeria's 2026 budget deficit is projected to fall below 4.2% of GDP due to improved revenue and lower borrowing costs. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele confirmed the FG will announce a revised, lower deficit target.