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Chukwuemeka Abandons England for Austria Ahead of World Cup

Chukwuemeka Abandons England for Austria Ahead of World Cup

In a significant blow to England’s future midfield depth, Borussia Dortmund’s Carney Chukwuemeka has officially switched his international eligibility to Austria. FIFA ratified the 22-year-old’s change of association late on Monday, clearing the path for the former Chelsea man to represent his country of birth at this summer’s World Cup. Austria, managed by Ralf Rangnick,…

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Africa Trade Finance Gap Nears $87bn - AfDB

AfDB Launches Platform to Capture Africa’s $25tn Aviation Market

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, a continent-wide financing platform designed to turn surging passenger demand into sustainable profits. Presented at the Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum in Nairobi, the initiative seeks to mobilise long-term capital for a sector that remains paradoxically unprofitable. Despite Africa being home to 18…

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African Billionaires Get Richer as Total Wealth Hits $126bn

African Billionaires Get Richer as Total Wealth Hits $126bn

Africa’s wealthiest citizens have seen their collective fortunes surge by 21 per cent over the past year. The continent’s 23 billionaires are now worth a combined $126.7 billion, according to the 2026 Forbes rankings. This $20.3 billion jump reflects a period of stabilizing regional currencies and a broad rally across major African equity markets. Nigeria…

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DIG Mba, Others Bow Out as Seven AIGs Set for Promotion

DIG Mba, Others Bow Out as Seven AIGs Set for Promotion

The Nigeria Police Force has entered a period of systemic renewal following the swearing-in of Olatunji Disu as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Disu’s ascent has triggered the voluntary retirement of Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) Frank Mba and several other members of the force management team. The departing officers, who had already cleared their…

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FG Mandates Drug Tests for Students

Government Blocks NYSC for Students Outside Digital Database

The Federal Government has made enrollment in the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Bank (NERD) a mandatory prerequisite for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa announced the directive on Thursday, framing it as a terminal blow to the country’s “certificate mill” crisis. Under the new rules, any graduate…

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INEC Defends Amupitan’s Absence on Official Foreign Duty

INEC Chairman Admits 2027 Polls May Fall Short of Perfection

Nigeria’s electoral umpire has warned citizens to temper their expectations for the 2027 general elections. Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stated on Sunday that while the commission will strive for excellence, a “100 per cent perfect election” is unrealistic. Speaking at a town hall programme, Amupitan aimed to manage…

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Electronic Transmission: Telco Operators' Refute Inadequate Infrastructure Claims

Electronic Transmission: Telco Operators’ Refute Inadequate Infrastructure Claims

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally signed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 into law, sparking an immediate and fierce ideological confrontation between the Presidency and the nation’s telecommunications giants. While the President insists that “humans, not computers” must ultimately determine election outcomes, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has…

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