CAF takes strong action to maintain discipline in African football. The Confederation of African Football fines the Algerian Football Federation $100,000. In addition, it suspends two key players after ugly post-match scenes in the quarter-final against Nigeria. Quarter-Final Match Sparks Controversy Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech on January 10. As a result, tensions erupt…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, calls for immediate action. He insists that the country must construct a border wall. This step will block terrorists from entering from nearby nations. Porous borders fuel insecurity. Armed groups cross freely, launch attacks, and flee. Musa highlights this issue in recent interviews.Challenges of Open Borders Terrorists exploit weak frontiers….
Nigeria actively pursues strategies to restore its standing on the world stage. The Senate provides strong leadership in this effort. Leaders emphasize the need for concrete actions to change global views. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, announces these initiatives during a key event. He speaks at the presentation of a new report…
Nigeria launches a new high-purity gold refinery in Lagos. This move helps the country process its own gold instead of sending raw materials abroad. Officials celebrate this as a key advance in the mining sector. The government aims to keep more benefits from natural resources within Nigeria. First, the facility adds value locally. It also…
The World Bank recently upgraded its forecast for Nigeria’s economy. Experts now expect the country to achieve 4.4 percent growth in 2026 and 2027. This marks the fastest expansion since the early 2010s. Upgraded Projections Signal Confidence The World Bank raised Nigeria’s 2026 growth estimate from 3.7 percent to 4.4 percent. Additionally it adjusted the…
US forces delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian partners in Abuja on January 13, 2026. This action supports Nigeria’s ongoing security operations. Moreover it emphasizes the shared security partnership between the two nations. AFRICOM announced the delivery through a post on X. They highlighted how the supplies aid Nigeria in combating threats. As a result,…
Nigeria’s government has introduced state specific emergency hotlines. These numbers support the national 112 line for medical services and ambulances. Authorities created them to speed up responses in local areas. As a result, residents now access help faster during crises. Purpose of the Initiative The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System leads this effort….
Nigeria achieves a notable position in English proficiency rankings. The Education First English Proficiency Index 2025 places the country fifth in Africa and 29th worldwide. This ranking highlights Nigeria’s growing command of English. Additionally it reflects the nation’s efforts in education and communication. Nigeria’s Ranking Details Experts evaluate countries based on test scores from millions…
President Daniel Chapo energizes the Mozambique national football team. He visits their training camp and announces a big reward. This move aims to lift spirits before a tough match. Chapo promises 500,000 meticais to each player and coach if they win against Nigeria. This amount equals about ₦11.3 million or $7,800. Fans cheer this generous…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its firm support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of Somalia.The Federal Government warned international actors against actions that could undermine Somalia’s constitutional order. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigeria remains committed to respecting the political independence of all United Nations and African Union…
