3 h. ago CAF Announces Dates, Venues For 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Wednesday, announced the dates and venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR of Congo will also take part in the mini-tournament. It will hold between November 13 and 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. The semi-finals will be played on November 13 […]

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6 h. ago Nigerians outraged over alleged NFF misuse of $25m FIFA/CAF grants

Nigerians have reacted with outrage following reports that the House of Representatives has launched a probe into the Nigeria Football read more Nigerians outraged over alleged NFF misuse of $25m FIFA/CAF grants

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12 h. ago ISA 2025: Growing concern over CBN’s bid to control Nigeria’s fixed

A brewing regulatory overlap between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has triggered serious concern across the financial markets, as market operators warned that recent policy actions could destabilise confidence and undermine statutory mandates set out in Nigeria’s Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2007 and its updated 2025 […]

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32 h. ago Rep Salam calls for autonomy of supreme audit institutions across Africa

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has called for greater financial and operational autonomy for Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) across Africa to strengthen accountability and transparency in governance.

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35 h. ago Stakeholders Demand Clarity On NFF’s Financial Operations Amid FIFA, CAF Funding Concerns

In light of the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) recent declarations regarding its financial dealings with FIFA and CAF, stakeholders within the football community have raised critical questions regarding the federation’s transparency and accountability. This comes after the NFF felt it necessary to clarify misconceptions surrounding the funds it receives from these international bodies, which they […]

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3 d. ago EFCC nabs school proprietor over visa, scholarship fraud in Uyo

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , (EFCC) have arrested an alleged serial read more EFCC nabs school proprietor over visa, scholarship fraud in Uyo

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5 d. ago Nigeria Can Harness Herbal Tea Production For Export Growth — Stakeholders

Experts and agripreneurs have said that Nigeria’s vast biodiversity could become a goldmine for export diversification if the country strategically develops its herbal tea industry. With global demand for natural wellness products soaring, stakeholders believe Nigeria can position itself as a leading exporter of herbal teas from its abundant indigenous plants. Across Nigeria’s forests, savannas, […]

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5 d. ago Reps Move To Whittle Down President’s Power Of Sacking EFCC Chairman

The House of Representatives has passed through to second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, to guarantee greater institutional independence, operational efficiency and accountability of the anti-graft agency. Sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (APC, Plateau), the bill seeks to insulate the EFCC from political control […]

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6 d. ago Youths Must Earn Leadership, Not Demand It, Say Abiola, Stakeholders

As Nigeria inches toward another election season, government and civic leaders have urged young Nigerians to stop waiting for power to be handed to them and instead embrace volunteerism, discipline, and service as the pathway to leadership. The message was at the heart of the Nigeria@65 Conference organised by the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre […]

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8 d. ago Passengers Stranded At Maiduguri Airport As Max Air Pilot Refuses To Fly

Passengers at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri, Borno State, were on Monday left stranded when a Max Air pilot allegedly refused to operate a scheduled flight due to unresolved financial disputes with the airline’s management. The incident, which left more than 100 passengers stranded for hours, threw the terminal into confusion as anxious […]

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1 week ago Explained: How Nigeria can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria’s route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup involves a two-stage knockout process, the CAF Play-Off tournament and the Intercontinental read more Explained: How Nigeria can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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2 w. ago IMF flags illicit flows as major threat to Nigeria’s revenue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised fresh concerns over illicit financial flows (IFFs) from Nigeria, warning that they are read more IMF flags illicit flows as major threat to Nigeria’s revenue

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2 w. ago 2027: NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

…Seeks conclusion of election litigations before swearing in  … as stakeholders demand electronic votings, transmission of results    The National read more 2027: NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

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2 w. ago EFCC investigates undeclared $6,180,000, £53,415 cash at Lagos airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, have commenced investigations into two travellers arrested by operatives of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for allegedly failing to declare the sums of $6,180,000 and £53,415 cash in their possession. […] The post EFCC investigates undeclared $6,180,000, £53,415 cash at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC Begins Investigations Of 2 Suspects Over Undeclared $6k, £53k Cash At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced investigations of two travellers arrested by operatives of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for allegedly failing to declare the sums of $6,180 and £53,415 cash in their possession. The suspects, Mamud Nasidi and Yahaya Nasidi, were […]

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3 w. ago PINL, security agencies foil attempts to breach pipeline in Niger Delta

• Stakeholders demand expansion of PINL mandate From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has disclosed that security agencies, in collaboration with stakeholders, have foiled attempts to breach some sections of pipeline in Eleme and Bonny. General Manager of Community Relations and Stakeholders Engagement at PINL, Dr. Akpos Mezeh, who disclosed […] The post PINL, security agencies foil attempts to breach pipeline in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Over 90% Of Informal Sector Operators Can’t Afford Taxes – Oyedele

  Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that more than 90 percent of operators in Nigeria’s informal sector do not have the financial capacity to pay taxes. Oyedele explained that the majority of players in the informal economy are only struggling to survive and cannot contribute meaningfully […] The post Over 90% Of Informal Sector Operators Can’t Afford Taxes – Oyedele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC arrests Kaduna fuel station manager over alleged N500m fraud

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Abdulazeez Gbadebo, a station read more EFCC arrests Kaduna fuel station manager over alleged N500m fraud

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3 w. ago Elon Musk makes history, becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth

Tribune Online Elon Musk makes history, becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth The Tesla board last month proposed a $1 trillion compensation package for Musk, outlining ambitious financial and operational targets while responding to his calls for a bigger stake in the company. Elon Musk makes history, becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth Tribune Online

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last month Kwara PoS business operators seek loans, stronger security measures

The Kwara Association of Professional Point of Sale Agents (KAPPSA), at the weekend, appealed to the State Government and financial read more Kwara PoS business operators seek loans, stronger security measures

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