49 m. ago Tragedy Averted As Petrol Tanker Tumbles, Spills Fuel In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Fire Service on Tuesday averted what could have been a major fire disaster along the Ilorin-Jebba expressway where a fuel-ladden petrol tanker fell into a gutter. LEADERSHIP gathered that the petrol tanker with registration the number P 3517 LA, loaded with 45,000 litres of petroleum lost control at Oko-Olowo-Ilorin area […]

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50 m. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles face a make or break clash against South Africa

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at read more 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles face a make or break clash against South Africa

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74 m. ago Apple set to unveil thinner iPhone at annual product launch event

Tribune Online Apple set to unveil thinner iPhone at annual product launch event American multinational corporation Apple is expected to unveil its thinnest iPhone yet at its annual product showcase on Tuesday. Apple set to unveil thinner iPhone at annual product launch event Tribune Online

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2 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles determined to defeat South Africa – Ekong

William Troost-Ekong has assured millions of fans that the Super Eagles are fully determined to secure victory when they face read more 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles determined to defeat South Africa – Ekong

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4 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eagles Will Approach Bafana Bafana Match With Confidence, Says Captain Ekong

  Super Eagles captain, William Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The Saudi Arabia-based defender said the Eagles will also not be thinking of their […]

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4 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash

Augustine Eguavoen, technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has declared that the Super Eagles cannot afford to lose to the South African team Bafana Bafana. The Super Eagles, who beat Rwanda’s Amavubi 1-0 in Uyo last Saturday, trail South Africa by six points in Group C. Another victory over Bafana Bafana will reduce […] The post 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago PREVIEW: Nigeria Clash With South Africa In Crucial World Cup Qualifier

As fans await the crucial tie, both teams know the game will not be a walk in the park. Will the Super Eagles triumph and reignite their World Cup qualification hopes? Only 90 minutes will tell! The post PREVIEW: Nigeria Clash With South Africa In Crucial World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Manufacturing, Agric Sectors’ Underperformance Weakens Industrialisation

The underperformance of Nigeria’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors is significantly weakening the country’s industrialisation efforts. Industry stakeholders attributed the real sector’s underperformance to multiple challenges constraining the realisation of its huge potential. These include persistent structural challenges, including an unreliable power supply, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to affordable finance, regulatory bottlenecks, and the significant reduction […]

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6 h. ago Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank

Tribune Online Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has raised fresh concern over the dominance of foreign contractors in Africa’s annual infrastructure spending, which is estimated at nearly $90 billion. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Afreximbank, made the remarks on Monday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The week-long event, running from September […] Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Nigeria tops Africa’s construction market on urbanisation wave

Nigeria is emerging as the frontrunner in Africa’s rapidly growing construction sector, now valued at $44.3 billion and projected to read more Nigeria tops Africa’s construction market on urbanisation wave

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6 h. ago Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse

Tribune Online Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has renewed his longstanding call for the adoption of a single African currency, warning that the continent’s overreliance on the US dollar continues to weaken local economies and undermine Africa’s development agenda. Speaking during a Fireside Chat moderated by CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF […] Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Tribune Online

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6 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach

By Seyi Babalola Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has advised Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle to make the most of Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence when they face South Africa in a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (today). Nigeria travels to Bloemfontein after a narrow 1-0 victory over […] The post 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign

Tribune Online SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign Contrary to a report, the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has dismissed claim that it demanded the resignation of the Minister of Finance and the coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun. It also restated its commitment and loyalty to the reform agenda of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The clarification was […] SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign Tribune Online

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7 h. ago House Burnt, Car Destroyed, Livestock Killed As Thunderstorm Hits TCN Line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm on September 3, 2025, caused a disruption on the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka, New Haven transmission line, damaging property and killing livestock along the route. In a statement on Monday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the incident happened near Tower 97 when […] The post House Burnt, Car Destroyed, Livestock Killed As Thunderstorm Hits TCN Line appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago The fading logistics crown of Nigeria: ₦130 billion at stake

For decades, Nigeria reigned as West Africa’s logistics heavyweight, its ports serving as the primary gateway for trade across the read more The fading logistics crown of Nigeria: ₦130 billion at stake

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9 h. ago Competitors gain ground as Tetra Pak retreats from Nigeria’s packaging solutions market

By Sunday Ani Preparations for this year’s Pro Pak West Africa exhibition in Lagos have been overshadowed by the absence of Tetra Pak, a long-time sponsor and exhibitor. The global food packaging giant, which has consistently used the trade show to showcase its innovations, has not confirmed participation for the 2025 edition scheduled for September […] The post Competitors gain ground as Tetra Pak retreats from Nigeria’s packaging solutions market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Clearing Agents Decry Rising Demurrage Over Bank Server Outage

Clearing agents at the nation’s seaports have voiced strong concerns over escalating demurrage charges caused by an unexpected bank server outage, severely disrupting port operations. The technical failure has stalled payment transactions essential for cargo clearance, leading to prolonged container storage and increasing costs for importers and exporters. Industry insiders report that the bank’s server […]

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10 h. ago Transmission Company Warns Against Building Under Power Lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has warned against building or engaging in any activities under transmission lines, following a thunderstorm fire that severely damaged property along the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. The TCN said that a thunderstorm on the evening of September 3, 2025, caused a conductor on the line near Tower 97 […]

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10 h. ago ‘Policy, Infrastructure, Business Models Critical To Shape Audience Behaviour’

The founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Afiatv, Emeka Mba, has said that beyond trends, policy, infrastructure, and business models play a fundamental role in shaping audience behaviour. Speaking on the topic, ‘The New Viewers: Trends in Taste and Psychology,’ while addressing participants of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-4) at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, […]

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10 h. ago Bankit MFB Showcases Nigeria’s Fintech Growth Story At GITEX Africa

A Nigerian  digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB) has successfully showcased its innovations and growth journey at the just concluded GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. At the event, Bankit MFB highlighted its strides in fintech in Nigeria, reinforcing its role as a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured digital bank committed […]

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