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WAFCON 2026: NFF condemns racist abuse targeting Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo by Moroccans over theft at hotel
entertainment

WAFCON 2026: NFF condemns racist abuse targeting Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo by Moroccans over theft at hotel

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward

Jul 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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Tom Cruise's daughter with Katie Holmes legally drops his last name after years of estrangement
entertainment

Tom Cruise's daughter with Katie Holmes legally drops his last name after years of estrangement

Tom Cruise's daughter Suri has severed ties with her actor father after she legally dropped his surname. I

Jul 28, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

FGN Opens $110 Million debt financing window for tech & creative startups under the iDICE programme
business

FGN Opens $110 Million debt financing window for tech & creative startups under the iDICE programme

The Bank of Industry (BOI), the Implementing Agency for the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has launched two

Jul 28, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Absa Kenya automated 71% of processes after $31 million tech spend
technology

Absa Kenya automated 71% of processes after $31 million tech spend

Absa Bank Kenya, one of the country’s largest commercial banks, said a KES 4 billion ($31 million) technology investment helped automate 71% of its processes in 2025.

Jul 28, 20263 min read
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TechCabal

U.S. urges Nigeria, other countries to quit ICC after Chad’s exit
business

U.S. urges Nigeria, other countries to quit ICC after Chad’s exit

The United States has called on Nigeria and other African countries that are signatories to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from the global war crimes tribunal,

Jul 28, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

After a NIPOST snub, Maiaddy built its own address infrastructure
startups

After a NIPOST snub, Maiaddy built its own address infrastructure

Maiaddy wants to fix Nigeria's addressing problem with unique street codes.

Jul 28, 20265 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Cheaper decoders, bigger profits: CANAL+ says MultiChoice is turning the corner
technology

Cheaper decoders, bigger profits: CANAL+ says MultiChoice is turning the corner

The company must now prove that traditional pay television can remain relevant as consumers weigh the cost of premium TV against streaming platforms.

Jul 28, 20264 min read
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TechCabal

Sokoto Hisbah bans marriage introduction gifts and DJs at weddings
entertainment

Sokoto Hisbah bans marriage introduction gifts and DJs at weddings

The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced a ban on a number of practices associated with weddings and other social gathe

Jul 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Premier League Set To Adopt Goalkeeper Tactical Timeout Rule
sports

Premier League Set To Adopt Goalkeeper Tactical Timeout Rule

English football has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to run a 2026–27 goalkeeper injury trial. The key measures require a coach to nomina

Jul 28, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

US envoy walks out of UN Security Council meeting after France compared USA to North Korea (video)
entertainment

US envoy walks out of UN Security Council meeting after France compared USA to North Korea (video)

The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday when Frances ambassador took the floor, protes

Jul 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Good thief, bad thief: The hidden economics of Nigerian corruption
business

Good thief, bad thief: The hidden economics of Nigerian corruption

Good thief, bad thief: The hidden economics of Nigerian corruption The post Good thief, bad thief: The hidden economics of Nigerian corruption appeared first on Nairametrics .

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Nairametrics

‘Nothing we can do’- INEC rules out extension of voter registration
entertainment

‘Nothing we can do’- INEC rules out extension of voter registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out an extension of the continuous voter registration exerci

Jul 28, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Zidane Replaces Deschamps As France Head Coach
sports

Zidane Replaces Deschamps As France Head Coach

Football legend Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France senior men’s national team head coach. The French Football Federation (via Aljazeera) confirmed the appointm

Jul 28, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

"Speaking French and English or any globally recognised language will open far better doors for your kids than Igbo or Yoruba will" Comedian Klinton Cod agrees with singer Peter Okoye
entertainment

"Speaking French and English or any globally recognised language will open far better doors for your kids than Igbo or Yoruba will" Comedian Klinton Cod agrees with singer Peter Okoye

Klinton Cod has slammed those calling out singer Peter Okoye for asking who has benefited from speaking a Nigerian la

Jul 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

French football legend Zinedine Zidane confirmed as France head coach on a four-year-deal
entertainment

French football legend Zinedine Zidane confirmed as France head coach on a four-year-deal

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France nation

Jul 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Troops rescue kidnapped woman after foiling terrorist attack in Katsina
entertainment

Troops rescue kidnapped woman after foiling terrorist attack in Katsina

Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), have

Jul 28, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

NAFDAC seals three companies in Ogun over production of banned sachet alcoholic drinks
entertainment

NAFDAC seals three companies in Ogun over production of banned sachet alcoholic drinks

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the official shutdown of three alcoh

Jul 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

BBNaija Season 11: Chimsom Chuka Becomes the First Head of House
entertainment

BBNaija Season 11: Chimsom Chuka Becomes the First Head of House

Chimsom Chuka has won the first Big Brother Naija Season 11 Head of House challenge, earning week-one immunity while a lucky dip twist gave the luxury suite to Tram and Sheba. The

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BellaNaija

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