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24-September-2023

Nigeria Picks 12 Gold Medals at ITTF African Para Championships

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria emerged as the overall champion of the 2023 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Para Championships, which ended on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Giza, Egypt. The country went away with 12 gold medals to dethrone Egypt as the new para table tennis champion in Africa. The three-day tournament had hosts – Egypt – Algeria, Nigeria, Mauritius, Cameroon, South Africa, Kenya, and Cote d’Ivoire competing in the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. However, Nigeria dominated as the continent’s champions by leading the singles event to pick up most of the tickets to the Paris 2024

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22-September-2023

The Greatest Football Matches in the Last Decade

Football is a sport that the crowds love. In fact, it’s the most popular game worldwide, with millions of people watching the matches, playing them, and even betting on them. The sport only continues to grow in popularity, so there are always interesting events to check out. In the article below, we will take a look at the most impressive, influential, or technically great matches in the last few years of football history. These years were quite active in the game, so there were plenty of matches worth looking into. We will check them out, describe the reasons why they’re

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19-September-2023

Black Tito Aims To Make History At GOtv Boxing Night 29

Female cruiserweight boxer, Bolatito ‘Black Tito’ Oluwole, has declared that her ultimate aim at GOtv Boxing Night 29 is to be the first female winner of the best boxer prize. The overall best boxer on the night will take home the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and N1m cash prize. Black Tito will face Celina ‘Pretty Assassin’ Agwu, in a national cruiserweight title challenge bout at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of  Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on September 24. The bout is one of the six lined up for the night. “My ultimate aim on the night is to make

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15-September-2023

777 Partners Buys 94.1% Majority Stake in Everton FC

By Adedapo Adesanya An American private investment company, 777 Partners, has acquired a 94.1 per cent stake in Everton Football Club from British-Iranian businessman, Mr Farhad Moshiri. In a statement seen by Business Post on Friday, the club said it would not provide any further comment during this period of regulatory review. The value of the deal is reportedly at over £500 million and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, subject to Premier League, Football Association, and Financial Conduct Authority approvals. The takeover would mean half of the 20 top-flight clubs are American-owned, including Manchester United

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14-September-2023

Police to Investigate Suspected Foul Play in Mohbad Death

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigeria Police Force has said it would carry out an investigation into the death of the late Nigerian music star, Mr Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, otherwise known as Mohbad. The Feel Good crooner died on Tuesday, September 12, at the age of 27 over what was reportedly an ear infection, but many developments over the last two days reveal that the singer had historically been threatened and had suffered violence following his split from a popular record label, Marlian Records, last year. Fans have taken to social media to express their outrage towards what they suspect is

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12-September-2023

Sports Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Role in International Athletic Relations

In international diplomacy, sports often serve as a unifying language that transcends borders and brings nations together. Nigeria, a nation with a rich sporting heritage, has played a significant role in international athletic relations, using sports as a powerful tool for diplomacy and global engagement. In this article, we explore Nigeria’s role in sports diplomacy while acknowledging the influence of technology, exemplified by the ability to download SportyBet Nigeria, in enhancing the sports experience for Nigerians and the world. A Technological Leap Before we delve into Nigeria’s prowess in sports diplomacy, it’s essential to recognize the impact of technology in

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06-September-2023

The Social and Economic Impact of Gambling – Challenges and Solutions

Explore the societal and economic effects of gambling, along with proposed solutions to address associated challenges effectively. Gambling’s social and economic implications have long been a source of discussion. Many people see this as a means to relax and unwind, while others are harshly critical of this activity because of the potential for addiction. There is, however, no objective way to evaluate the social and economic effects of gambling because all judgments are subjective. Depending on whether you approach this examination from a global or personal perspective, the results may be different. Although some people find gambling to be a

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06-September-2023

Survey Ranks Sir Alex Ferguson Greatest Premier League Manager

By Adedapo Adesanya A new study has revealed that former Manchester United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, is the greatest Premier League manager of all time. The study, by casino experts KiwiGambler, ranked the best Premier League managers of all time based on a variety of factors, including win percentage, total points gained, points per game, total games in charge, and goal difference. The Scot, who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2014, led the poll with a score of 88.34 out of 100. His success at Manchester United, where he won the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, among

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06-September-2023

GOtv Boxing Night 29: Taiwo Olowu Vows to Knock Out Ganiyu ‘Energy’

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The prestigious GOtv Boxing Night scheduled for Sunday, September 24, 2023, is already gathering momentum, and the competitors are threatening fire and fury. A welterweight boxer making his return to the contest, Taiwo Gentle Boy Olowu, speaking ahead of the event, has vowed to floor his rival, Ganiyu Energy Kolawole. He revealed that both of them have a score to settle, stressing that he is ungentlemanly ready to punch down Energy this time. “We fought each other earlier this year at Police College, which I won by majority decision. I am in top shape, and this time,

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26-September-2023

NGX Performance Indices Drop 0.66% on Access Holdings’ Disappointing Interim Dividend

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) kicked off the first trading session in the last week of the third quarter of the year on a negative note, with the key performance indices going down by 0.66 per cent on Monday. This was partly caused by the reaction of investors to the 30 Kobo interim dividend declaration of the board of Access Holdings Plc. A few days ago, its peer, UBA Plc, raised its interim dividend payment by 150 per cent to 50 Kobo and it was expected that Access Holdings would follow the same path. However, the company disappointed

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25-September-2023

Nigeria’s Internet Speed Averages 25Mbps

By Bliss Okperan Nigeria’s internet speed averages 25 megabits per second (Mbps), according to data from Surf Shark, a cybersecurity company focused on developing humanised privacy and security solutions. The ranking, contained in the 5th annual (Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL), showed that the country dropped two places to 7th from 9th within the last two years. A quick average analysis shows that at an average of 25 Mbps, Nigeria is far from the world’s fastest fixed internet Singapore, which is 300 Mbps and is ahead compared to the slowest fixed internet in the world, Yemen, which is 11

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25-September-2023

Bello Sacks Special Adviser Anthony Ogah

By Bliss Okperan The Kogi State Governor, Mr Yahaya Bello, has ordered the immediate removal of his Special Adviser on Stakeholders Relations, Mr Anthony Ogah. A statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Government of the state, Ms Folashade Ayoade, confirmed this development, though it did not state the reason surrounding the sacking of the Governor’s aide. However, it was disclosed that the termination of Mr Ogah’s appointment was with effect from Sunday, September 24, 2023. He has been directed to submit all government items. “In light of this press release, Mr Anthony Ogah is instructed to promptly

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25-September-2023

ASUU President Warns High School Fees Could Lead to Future Crisis

By Bliss Okperan The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, has warned the rising school fees of tertiary institutions in Nigeria could backfire in the future if nothing is done by the federal government to stop it. Speaking on Channels TV Sunday Night, the union leader said in two years’ time, about 40 to 50 per cent of students in universities across the country could drop out of school because of their inability to pay the high fees. The don urged the federal government to stop the arbitrary increment in school fees by

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25-September-2023

Adelabu Calls for Collective Efforts Towards Nigeria’s Energy Sector

By Adedapo Adesanya The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has called for collective efforts to shape the energy sector in Nigeria, noting that no meaningful economic growth can be achieved without it. Mr Adelabu said this at the Nigeria Energy 2023 leadership summit recently held in Lagos, with the theme Unlocking new value with reforms, investments, and technology which saw in attendance industry leaders. The Minister said, “Energy is the lifeblood of any modern economy of which Nigeria is no exception. No meaningful economic growth or industrial development can be achieved without energy. “We can be talking of potential

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25-September-2023

NASD OTC Bourse Extends Green Run by 0.41% in Week 38

By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange continued its weekly positive run as it extended its gains by 0.41 per cent in the 38th week of trading in this year. The bullish posture was supported by the improvements in the share prices of six companies admitted to the alternative stock exchange in Nigeria. This increased the NASD Unlisted Securities Index (NSI) by  2.30 points from 805.65 points in the previous week to 808.95 points, as the market capitalisation of the bourse was relatively unchanged on a week-on-week at N1.140 trillion. Food Concepts Plc led the price gainers’ after

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25-September-2023

Cardoso Must Clear FX Backlog, Create Autonomous Forex Window—CPPE

By Adedapo Adesanya The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Yemi Cardoso, to clear the backlog of foreign exchange as well as guarantee another recapitalisation in the banking sector. “The clearance of the backlog of forex obligations should be accorded high priority to restore the confidence of domestic and foreign investors,” the Managing Director of CPPE, Mr Muda Yusuf said in a press statement titled Ten Point Agenda For The CBN Governor, released over the weekend. Mr Cardoso and four new deputies on

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25-September-2023

Universal Insurance, Oando, UBA Emerge Busiest Stocks in One Week

By Dipo Olowookere The trio of Universal Insurance, Oando and UBA were the busiest stocks on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited last week, trading 2.212 billion units valued at N8.907 billion in 7,593 deals, contributing 56.56 per cent and 29.32 per cent to the total trading volume and value, respectively. In the week, investors transacted 3.911 billion shares worth N30.379 billion in 38,536 deals versus the 2.933 billion shares worth N47.449 billion exchanged in 44,654 deals in the preceding week. Financial stocks dominated with 2.774 billion units valued at N15.241 billion in 16,379 deals, contributing 70.92 per

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25-September-2023

Premiere Academy Student Emerges FCT’s Best Female Chess Player

By Aduragbemi Omiyale A student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, Miss Sonia Nwakanma, has retained her position as the Best Female Chess Player in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the third year running. She clinched the latest accolade she first picked in 2021 at the prestigious Abuja Inter-School Chess Competition, rated by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN). Miss Nwakanma, who is a member of the 2023 graduating set of the school, attributed her achievement to her school’s robust in-house sports and personal development facilities that offer students opportunities to compete with

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25-September-2023

Nigeria Risks Shortage of Fertilisers as EU Frustrates Supply

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria faces a crippling fertiliser shortage as 34,000 metric tonnes of Russian Fertiliser meant for Nigeria is stuck at ports in the European Union (EU) as a result of continued war in Ukraine. Russia’s Foreign Minister, Mr Sergey Lavrov, confirmed this development on Saturday at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, noting that 260,000 metric tonnes of Russian fertilisers have been stranded in EU ports since 2022. According to Russian News Agency, TASS, Mr Lavrov informed reporters that, “We are ready to give these fertilisers to African countries for free. It took six