Nigeria Drops to 32 in October FIFA Ranking

Having launched the first of their 84 retail betting shops in 2000, followed by their online sportsbook presence in 2006, and the Mobile Casino in 2009, South Africans with a predilection for sports betting and casino games are quite familiar with the Hollywoodbets brand. Hollywoodbets currently offers fast, easy access to just about every conceivable form of online gambling entertainment.  Their huge number of sportsbook markets accept a wide array of pre-match and live in-play sports betting options on horse racing, soccer, numerous local and international lotteries, tennis, rugby, cricket, and tons of others. The Hollywoodbets casino, similarly impressive, offers

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

Betting, a popular leisure activity around the world, has found a passionate audience in Nigeria. With the increasing accessibility of online platforms and a thriving sports culture, many Nigerians are drawn to the excitement and potential rewards of betting. However, like any form of entertainment, betting comes with its own set of regulations and limitations. This article delves into the crucial aspects of betting limits in Nigeria, equipping enthusiasts with essential knowledge to make informed decisions and enjoy their betting experiences responsibly. Age Restrictions and Legal Betting Age In Nigeria, the legal age for engaging in betting activities is 18

By Dipo Olowookere The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said the value of transactions recorded on Electronic Payment Channels in the first quarter of 2019 was N34.02 trillion. In a report released this week, the stat office stated the this was carried out in a total of 557.08 billion transactions. According to the report, the NIBSS Instant Payments (NIP) transactions dominated the volume of transactions recorded, recording 232.82 billion transactions valued at N24.17 trillion in the period under consideration. An analysis of the report by Business Post showed that 1.47 million transactions worth N1.15 trillion were carried out via

By Adedapo Adesanya Haul247, a Nigerian end-to-end logistics platform connecting businesses to haulage and warehousing assets, has raised a $3 million seed round to solve problems revolving around the sector. Alitheia Capital provided the equity capital, with Investment One contributing $1 million in debt financing. The logistics startup allows small businesses and large companies to book trucks and warehouses across multiple African geolocations. It has over 1,000 trucks on its platform and about 151,000 square meters of warehouse space across various locations, the company said in a statement. The startup, founded by Mr Sehinde Afolayan, through its proprietary software, enables

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The board of African Alliance Insurance Plc has announced its intention to hold its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month. A statement made available by the firm said the AGM will precisely take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at 10am in Enugu. The meeting, scheduled to hold at the Universal Hotel at Plot 3, Aguleri Street, Independence Layout, Enugu State, will consider financial statements for 2015 and 2016. “Notice is hereby given that the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of African Alliance Insurance Plc will be held at Universal Hotel at Plot 3, Aguleri Street,

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended the first trading session of the week on a positive note, as it appreciated by 0.95 per cent amid encouraging Q4 earnings of companies on the stock exchange. Analysis of the market performance showed that investors saw the need to buy more shares during the session, leading to a significant increase in the level of activity. A total of 201.4 million equities worth N5.7 billion exchanged hands in 4,332 deals yesterday, in contrast to the 171.1 million equities worth N2.3 billion transacted last Friday in 3,599 deals, indicating an improvement in

By Sodeinde Temidayo David The Managing Director of Rite Foods Limited, Mr Seleem Adegunwa, has said the company will continue to support and sponsor more credible platforms to reach out to its customers. For several weeks, Rite Foods, manufacturers of Bigi drinks, sponsored the Nigerian Idol season 6, won by Kingdom Kroseide. The new millionaire in the music industry was at the corporate headquarters of Rite Foods in Lagos along with the other contestants to say thank you to the organisation for supporting the music talent hunt show. At the visit, Mr Adegunwa said his company was glad to have

By Dipo Olowookere Controversial football coach, Mr Jose Mourinho, will return to Italy for a second spell to coach AS Roma for next season. The Serie A top-flight football outfit confirmed the appointment of the Portuguese coach on Tuesday in a post via its official Twitter handle. “The club are delighted to announce an agreement has been reached with Jose Mourinho for him to become our new head coach ahead of the 2021-22 season,” AS Roma said. Mr Mourinho, who is fondly called the Special One, had his first stint in Italy at Inter Milan, where he helped the club

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Issuers’ Portal (X-Issuer) of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has been upgraded to further enhance the compliance and regulation experience of companies listed on the bourse. The X-Issuer is one of the exchange’s dedicated efforts to improve the level of services it provides to the market while enhancing its ability to compete effectively in the global marketplace. A statement issued by the NSE on Monday, July 6, 2020, stated that the enhanced X-Issuer, accessible via, https://ip.nse.com.ng, comes with modern layout, improved functionalities and new user-friendly features. Few of the new features include the Release Calendar Module

By Jerome-Mario Utomi Nigerian’s version of democracy shares common features with the human brain and immune system. The two, in my view, had something important in common. First, medical professionals believe that neither the brain nor the immune system is fully formed at birth but continues to develop rapidly during infancy. Humans have the longest extended period of the infancy of any creature in nature- with profound implication/tendency for absorbing vast amounts of culture, tradition and belief into the operating system of our brains. Likewise, democracy in Nigeria has recorded over two decades of unbroken practice, yet, like the brain