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Berger Paints profit jumps 27% despite rising operating costs
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Berger Paints profit jumps 27% despite rising operating costs

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc has released its H1 financial statement, reporting a pre-tax profit of N1.20 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The post Berger Paints profit

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Gavi commits $500 million to vaccinate Nigeria’s next generation
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Gavi commits $500 million to vaccinate Nigeria’s next generation

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has committed more than $500 million to support Nigeria’s immunisation programme over the next five years. The post Gavi commits $500 million to vaccina

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Former Champions League Title Winners Contact Arsenal Over Nwaneri
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Former Champions League Title Winners Contact Arsenal Over Nwaneri

AC Milan have opened discussions with Arsenal over the availability of highly rated attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, as the Serie A giants assess the possibility of signing the

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FIFA World Cup plan fallout: AFC reacts as Infantino scraps investment push
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FIFA World Cup plan fallout: AFC reacts as Infantino scraps investment push

Asian Football Confederation says FIFA future must be 'shaped through proper consultation' after World Cup plan fallout.

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South Africa plans new $30 travel permit fee for visitors
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South Africa plans new $30 travel permit fee for visitors

South Africa is proposing a new ZAR 500 ($30) processing fee for travellers applying for its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), as the country continues expanding its digital b

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Africa’s exports jump 14%, trail only Asia in global trade growth
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Africa’s exports jump 14%, trail only Asia in global trade growth

Africa’s merchandise exports increased by 14% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, recording the second-highest regional growth after Asia, according to the World Trade Organ

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Nigerian equities market adds N11.11 trillion in July as banking stocks power recovery
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Nigerian equities market adds N11.11 trillion in July as banking stocks power recovery

The Nigerian equities market delivered a strong performance in July 2026, adding approximately N11.11 trillion to investors' wealth as sustained buying interest in banking and othe

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Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer To French Club Le Havre
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Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer To French Club Le Havre

French Ligue 1 club Le Havre have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Josh Maja on a free transfer, reports Completesports.com. Maja joins Le Havre after opting against exten

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WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate —Zambia Star Kundananji
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WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate —Zambia Star Kundananji

Copper Queens of Zambia star Rachael Kundananji has said today’s (Saturday) clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons will determine the fate of both teams in this year’s Women’s African

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Fae Leaves Role As Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach
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Fae Leaves Role As Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach

The Côte d’Ivoire Federation have confirmed that Emerse Faé will leave his position as head coach upon the expiry of his contract on July 31, ESPN reports. Faé, who took over the I

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Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika
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Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika

Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement with Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge for the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Transfer expert Fabrizio Roman

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Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
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Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge

Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.

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Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir
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Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Al Jazeera

US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool
world

US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool

The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn.

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Al Jazeera

Sheffield United Turn Down Sassuolo Bid For Seriki
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Sheffield United Turn Down Sassuolo Bid For Seriki

Sheffield United has rejected a transfer bid from Serie A club Sassuolo for right-back Femi Seriki. According to Sky Sports News, the rejected proposal consisted of an initial €1 m

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24 Hours With A Governor That Loves Dancing And Football! — Odegbami
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24 Hours With A Governor That Loves Dancing And Football! — Odegbami

It is not every one that is gifted the opportunity of spending an entire 24 hours (without an agenda) in the company of the Governor of a State in Nigeria. It is a rare privilege.

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Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned
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Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned

Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.

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Al Jazeera

Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To Sell World Cup Stake
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Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To Sell World Cup Stake

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped the controversial plans to sell private equity stakes in the World Cup and commercial assets following intense backlash, including seve

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