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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’s Innovation Makers Challenge expands 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 the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on Tuesday, 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 Nigeria’s qualification hopes suffered another setback.
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💼 Business & Economy
How Nigeria can bridge gap between private capital and electricity affordability
The 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
The piece argues for returning agriculture to the classroom in Nigeria.
Dollar-to-naira exchange rate today, September 29, 2026: Naira appreciates against USD
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 3-0 loss on bad pitch
Chelle apologised to Nigerian fans and blamed the Super Eagles’ 3-0 thrashing by Guinea-Bissau on a bad pitch.
Guinea-Bissau beat Super Eagles 3-0, hand Chelle first defeat
Guinea-Bissau beat the Super Eagles 3-0 in the AFCON qualifiers, handing Chelle his first defeat. Chelle said Guinea-Bissau were better than Nigeria.
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
Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the AFCON qualifier. Eric Chelle sent a message to Nigerians after the Super Eagles’ loss.
🎬 Entertainment
Keivo disqualified from BBNaija Season 11 after physical altercation with Tram
Keivo has been disqualified from BBNaija Season 11 after a physical altercation with Tram. Keivo was also missing from the voting list after the clash with Tram.
Do your research before partnering with African artistes — Asa Asika
Asa Asika admonished Western labels to do their research before partnering with African artistes.
Davido is most influential Nigerian under 40 — Asa Asika
Asa Asika said Davido is the most influential person from Nigeria below the age of 40.
Day 65: Keivo disqualified from the Show Ya Sef house – BBNaija
On Day 65, Keivo was disqualified from the Show Ya Sef house on BBNaija.
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🩺 Health & Education
Before the hospital: The healthcare gap IKEAHealth wants to close
The report looks at the healthcare gap IKEAHealth wants to close before patients reach the hospital.
NELFUND pays BUK N1.75b for 14,990 students
NELFUND paid Bayero University Kano N1.75 billion for 14,990 students.
LASU announces opening of 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application
LASU announced the opening of the 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application.
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