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Super Eagles humiliated 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau in 2027 AFCON qualifier
The Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The loss puts Nigeria in a difficult position in their qualifying group.
Ilenikhena scores on debut as Super Eagles beat Madagascar 2-1
Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena scored on his debut in the 2-1 AFCON qualifier victory over Madagascar. He has expressed his determination to score more goals for the national team.
Tech sector expands Innovation Makers Challenge to health, agriculture, education
Nigeria’s telecommunications and technology sector has expanded its Innovation Makers Challenge to cover health, agriculture, education, and climate change, in addition to technology. The initiative aims to accelerate the market readiness of sustainable ideas, with N9.5 million in seed funding recently awarded to top female-led startups.
Nigeria, Ghana suffer heavy AFCON qualifying defeats
West African football witnessed major upsets in Tuesday’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with Nigeria and Ghana suffering heavy defeats. The Super Eagles were beaten 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau, while Ghana’s Black Stars lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra. Guinea-Bissau’s win lifted them to the top of Group L with six points, while Madagascar and Tanzania drew 1-1.
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💼 Business & Economy
Bridging the gap between private capital and electricity affordability
A report examines how Nigeria can bridge the gap between private capital and electricity affordability.
Mambilla: Real victory lies in power on grid, not court win — Odusola-Stevenson
Odusola-Stevenson says the real victory in the Mambilla matter lies in getting power onto the grid, not in a court win.
Why Nigeria must return agriculture to the classroom
A report argues that Nigeria must return agriculture to the classroom.
Naira appreciates against the dollar, September 29, 2026
The naira appreciated against the US dollar, according to the dollar-to-naira exchange rate for September 29, 2026.
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⚽ Sports
Chelle apologises to Nigerian fans, blames defeat on bad pitch
Chelle apologised to Nigerian fans after the Super Eagles’ 3-0 thrashing by Guinea-Bissau. He blamed the defeat on a bad pitch.
Guinea-Bissau beat Super Eagles 3-0, hand Chelle first defeat
Guinea-Bissau beat the Super Eagles 3-0 in their 2027 AFCON qualifier, handing coach Chelle his first defeat. Chelle said Guinea-Bissau were better than his side.
Ilenikhena targets more goals after Eagles breakthrough
Ilenikhena is targeting more goals after his breakthrough with the Super Eagles.
Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: AFCON qualification stats and head-to-head
A look at the Africa Cup of Nations qualification stats and head-to-head between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the qualifier, after which Eric Chelle sent a message to Nigerians.
🎬 Entertainment
Keivo disqualified from BBNaija Season 11 after altercation with Tram
Keivo has been disqualified from Big Brother Naija Season 11 following a physical altercation with fellow housemate Tram. Reports noted Keivo was missing from the voting list after the clash.
Asa Asika tells Western labels to research before partnering African artistes
Asa Asika admonished Western labels to do their research before partnering with African artistes.
Davido is Nigeria’s most influential person under 40 — Asa Asika
Asa Asika says Davido is the most influential person from Nigeria below the age of 40.
Day 65: Keivo disqualified from the Show Ya Sef house
On Day 65, Keivo was disqualified from the Show Ya Sef house on BBNaija.
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🩺 Health & Education
The healthcare gap IKEAHealth wants to close before the hospital
A report examines the healthcare gap IKEAHealth wants to close before patients reach the hospital.
NELFUND pays BUK N1.75b for 14,990 students
NELFUND has paid Bayero University Kano N1.75 billion for 14,990 students.
LASU announces opening of 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application
LASU has announced the opening of the 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application.
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