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NUPRC opens bidding for 40 oil, gas blocks November 20
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged local and international investors to participate in Nigeria’s 2026 oil and gas licensing round, featuring 40 available oil and gas blocks. The commission…
US Midterms: Trump accepts midterm results, pledges to work with Democrats
President Donald Trump has accepted the results of the US midterm elections following a major victory by Democrats. However, he blamed the Republican Party’s defeat on the impact of the war against…
Adegbuyi, Akekoromowei, Super Falcons nominated for 2026 CAF Women’s Awards
Nigeria’s Super Falcons and three players, Christiana Uzoma, Janet Akekoromowei and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, have been nominated for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards. The nominations recognise their contributions to women’s football across different…
Senate Rejects Revival Of Nigeria Air, Demands Direct Flight To China
The Nigerian Senate has rejected plans to revive the Nigeria Air project and called on the Federal Government to establish a national carrier. It also threatened to review the Bilateral Air Service…
National Assembly confirms 28 states’ approval of State Police Bill
Twenty-eight state Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed State Police Bill, exceeding the constitutional requirement of 24 states. The approval paves the way for the National Assembly to transmit the constitutional…
4th-tier Fleetwood Town knock Arsenal out of Carabao Cup after penalties
Arsenal have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in the fourth round. The match ended 1-1 at full time, with Arsenal playing with…
Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico after hair-pull red card
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has received a four-match suspension following his red card during the club’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal. The Brazilian winger was punished for pulling the hair of Villarreal…
Ebola patient arrives in Switzerland for treatment as Nigeria sustains surveillance
Nigeria’s Ebola index patient and her husband have safely arrived in Switzerland for medical treatment aboard an evacuation flight. The Federal Government approved their transfer after consultations with health officials. Meanwhile, the…
FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.4trn September 2026 Revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed ₦2.428 trillion among the Federal Government, 36 state governments and 774 local government councils as revenue for September 2026. The allocation includes proceeds from…
Cardoso puts Nigerian financial markets at centre of deeper investment ties with China
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso is pushing for stronger financial and banking relations between Nigeria and China. He highlighted investment opportunities in Nigeria’s financial markets, particularly naira-denominated instruments. Cardoso…
CAF Restores AFCON To Biennial Cycle
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, restoring the tournament's traditional two-year schedule. The decision follows a review…
Kaduna will vote Tinubu to sustain development projects: Gov. Sani
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has set a target of securing three million votes for the APC in the 2027 elections. He expressed confidence in the party's growing support, noting that 96…