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By Bliss Okperan Some match officials in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have been punished for poor officiating by the Nigeria Referees Association. President of the group, Mr Sanni Zubair, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) over the weekend in Lagos. He explained that the action was taken to restore the confidence of players and other stakeholders, including football fans, in the local league. According to him, the organisation will not hesitate to flush out referees found guilty of undermining the football league, adding that efforts are being made to ensure the domestic league regains attraction.

There have been various key drivers and influences behind Nigeria’s online betting boom in recent years. In today’s article, we will be exploring some of these factors in greater detail. From convenience and all-around access to the variety of betting options now available and the risks involved, we have got you covered. Widespread Availability: Access All Areas The widespread availability of smartphones and internet access in Nigeria has made it far easier for individuals to access online betting platforms. This convenience has attracted a large number of Nigerians to try their luck in the online betting world from the comfort

By Dipo Olowookere Brazilian winger, Anthony, is now eligible to make the Manchester United squad again, a statement from the football club has disclosed. A few weeks ago, the footballer was suspended by the English sports outfit over allegations of assault in his home country. His former girlfriend, Rosilene Silva, accused the footballer of assaulting her, prompting the police in Brazil to launch an investigation into the claims. The police in the United Kingdom also took an interest in the matter, forcing the Old Trafford team to ask Anthony to stay away from the team. In an update on Friday,

By Bliss Okperan A 21-year-old Spanish international winger, Nico Williams, has extended his current deal with Athletic Bilbao, which expires in June 2024, by three seasons. He agreed to remain with the Spanish football outfit until 2027, the La Liga club confirmed this action on Friday. Nico Williams, whose elder brother, Inaki Williams, also plays for Athletic Bilbao, scored nine goals in 43 games in all competitions for the club last season. He represented Spain in the last World Cup in Qatar, while his brother played for their home country, Ghana. The younger Williams has reportedly been targeted by league

By Virusha Subban According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, trade between China and Africa increased by 40.5 per cent year-on-year in the first seven months of 2021 and was valued at a record high of $139.1 billion. The Ministry noted that African products were increasingly being recognised in the Chinese market and that imports from Africa into China increased by 46.3 per cent between January and July 2021. Further, the import of agricultural products, such as rubber, cotton and coffee from Africa into China doubled when compared to the first seven months of 2020. Data from the Ministry further revealed

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Athletes participating in the Abeokuta 10km Marathon scheduled for November 13, 2021, will be refreshed, one of the sponsors, Rite Foods Limited, has assured. The international event, specifically for Nigerians within the country and in the diaspora will start from Oba Alake’s palace and end at the M.K.O Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State. It will have five water points at the 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km, and the finishing area, likewise two refreshing points along the route, Rite Foods, makers of the popular Bigi brand, disclosed. It was learned that the winning prize for the elite category would

By Adedapo Adesanya A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has struck out an ex parte application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) to secure an order to detain the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, for a further 14 days based on fresh evidence they have uncovered. On the application, the judge, Justice Edward Ekpo, questioned counsel to the secret police, Mr Victor Ejelonu, on the court’s jurisdiction, in view of the provisions of Sections 293 and 296 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act which vests exclusive rights

By Adedapo Adesanya The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) says it will file a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio, over the alleged disbursement of “holiday allowances” to senators by the Clerk of the National Assembly. The organisation said it was unfortunate that the lawmakers were allegedly getting extra pay at a time when almost 70 per cent of Nigerians are grappling with severe economic challenges. In a brief statement via its official X handle, SERAP announced that it was suing the Senate President who had made the gaffe announcement on Monday during plenary. “We’re suing the

By Adedapo Adesanya Shipping giant, Hapag-Lloyd, has opened its new office in Lagos to tap into the many opportunities available in the largest economy and most populous country in Africa, Nigeria. In a press statement released on Tuesday, the shipper noted that with the expansion, it hopes to play a crucial role in the container liner’s growth strategy on the continent, adding that its new office in will create further growth for the company and improve the country’s connection to the world. According to Mr Vishal Bundhun, Managing Director Area West Africa at Hapag-Lloyd, “We are happy to welcome the

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices appreciated by 3 per cent on Wednesday as improved risk appetite provided support despite data showing an unexpected rise in crude inventories in the United States. The Brent crude gained $2.8 or 3.34 per cent to close at $71.90 while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude recorded a rise of $3.88 or 3.43 per cent to trade at $70.03 per barrel. Both futures rebounded after dropping around 7 per cent on Monday, following a deal by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) to boost supply by 400,000 barrels per day from

To mark this year’s Easter celebration, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has launched a giveaway to reward its esteemed customers. To participate in the promo, customers have to follow and engage with Stanbic IBTC on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to increase their chances of winning. The customers who actively engage with the content which will be posted on the financial institution’s social media platforms will be eligible to win the prizes which consist of vouchers valued at N10,000. The higher a customer engages Stanbic IBTC Bank’s social media platforms, the higher the chances of

By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded its first growth for the week on Thursday as the market closed 0.81 per cent higher. The gains reported yesterday was mainly influenced by the positive price movement in the stocks of Niger Delta Exploration and Production (NDEP) Plc and Afriland Properties Plc. The firms boosted the market capitalisation of the bourse by N3.99 billion to close at N504.16 billion compared with N500.17 billion it ended on Wednesday. Equally, the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) appreciated by 5.61 points to end the day at 709.28 points as against 703.67 points