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FIFA fines Argentina $321,000 over World Cup breaches
By Tosin Omojola The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has imposed a combined $321,000 fine on the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following disciplinary breaches recorded during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioned the AFA for violations relating to discriminatory chants and gestures by supporters, team misconduct, the use of a sporting event for non-sporting demonstrations,…
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Madagascar picks neutral ground for Nigeria AFCON qualifier clash
By Tosin Omojola Madagascar will host Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Morocco during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The Football Federation of Madagascar has chosen Morocco as the venue for its home matches after stadiums in the country failed to secure approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international fixtures. The decision means the…
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NITDA, North West University move to deepen digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and North West University have commenced discussions aimed at strengthening digital capacity, research and technology-driven education in the institution. The engagement, which brought together the management of the university and NITDA leadership, centred on how technology could be deployed more effectively to improve teaching, research, innovation and the employability of graduates. Director General…
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LASU unveils 350-seater CBT centre, breaks ground for Engineering Complex
The Lagos State University (LASU) has recorded two major infrastructure milestones at its Epe Campus with the inauguration of a 350-seater Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre and the ground-breaking ceremony for the New Faculty of Engineering Complex. The 350-seater CBT Centre, funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, in…
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Of LG autonomy and allocation boom: Let grassroots feel the impact – by Seye Oladejo
There is a new and important reality unfolding in Nigeria’s governance landscape: local governments are gaining greater fiscal autonomy at precisely the time when the federation’s revenue picture has improved significantly. This convergence presents both an opportunity and a test. For decades, local governments have complained that their responsibilities at the grassroots were not matched by adequate financial resources or…
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Premier League returns as Arsenal begin title defence
By Tosin Omojola The Premier League season will begin this weekend, with defending champions Arsenal opening their title defence as Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea also begin their campaigns. Arsenal will open proceedings on Friday when they host newly promoted Coventry City. The Gunners begin their bid for back-to-back league titles against a Coventry side returning to the…
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NITDA pushes data-driven transformation in Army
…says Nigerian Army must harness data, AI for defence The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged the Nigerian Army to move beyond treating data management as a mere record-keeping exercise and instead leverage it as a strategic tool for intelligence gathering, operational planning and decision-making. Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, gave the charge while delivering a keynote…
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2027: Campaigns must be peaceful, civilised, issue-based – Adebayo declares
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said genuine peace in Nigeria’s electoral process can only be achieved when there is justice, transparency and strict adherence to the law. In this interview with journalists after the signing of the 2027 Electoral Peace Accord, Adebayo said political parties and candidates should not regard the agreement…
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Lagos promotes culture through children’s immersion, inspires them to embrace heritage
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Eye Culture, has hosted Àṣà Mi: My Culture, My Identity, a cultural immersion programme designed to reconnect children with their heritage and strengthen their sense of identity. The programme, held at Juicy Lagos, Victoria Island, exposed participants to various aspects of Lagos culture through practical…
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Adebayo unveils plan to end import dependency, pledges production-driven Nigeria
…proposes Bank of Electricity in economic shift The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has unveiled an ambitious four-year economic plan aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports and transforming the country into a production-driven economy by 2031. The blueprint, titled Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity, represents a sharp break from the consumption-oriented policies that…
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