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Midweek football returns with crucial fixtures across the Premier League and La Liga, as title contenders look to maintain momentum and struggling sides fight to steady their campaigns. Fans can watch all the action live on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv. Premier League: Key Battles Across the Table On Tuesday, Fulham host Man City at 8:30 p.m. City edged Leeds 3–2 at the weekend, with Phil Foden scoring twice to keep them five points behind leaders Arsenal. They now face a revitalised Fulham side who have won back-to-back matches, including a gritty 2–1 victory away at Tottenham, and are…

L–R: Ademola Adeniran, Divisional Head, Product Management and Solution Delivery, Verve International; Elliott Sangoleye, Divisional Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank; Paul Ohakim, Vice President, Issuing and Acquiring Management, Africa, Verve International; and Lanre Ogundare, Group Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank, at the launch of the ProvidusVerve Travel Card, held recently. Verve, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, has announced a strategic partnership with Providus Bank, one of Nigeria’s most innovative financial institutions, to launch the ProvidusVerve Travel Card — a naira-based travel card designed to give inbound travellers a smooth, secure, and convenient payment experience throughout…

… seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Complex in Lagos, Dangote said the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) already establishes a framework that prioritises domestic crude supply. However, he noted that operators continue to exploit loopholes that undermine the intent of the law. Dangote stated that…

Mantrac Nigeria proudly celebrated fourteen Nigerian winners of the CAT Excavators Campaign with an exclusive customer experience in Málaga, Spain, delivered as part of a Mantrac Group initiative to recognise qualified customers across its African territories. The campaign rewarded customers who purchased eligible CAT excavator models, and the Málaga visit formed the finale of a programme designed by Mantrac to strengthen customer capability, deepen technical understanding and reinforce the long term partnerships that support Nigeria’s key industries. The trip opened with a warm reception at the Gran Hotel Miramar arranged by the Mantrac team, followed by a guided exploration of…

In a heartfelt press briefing marking his first 100 days in office, the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, reflected on a journey defined by reality, resilience, and commitment. Addressing party leaders, councillors, traditional rulers, youth groups, and residents, he expressed gratitude for the community’s support and reaffirmed his pledge to lead with transparency and closeness to the people. Roads & InfrastructureThe administration has embarked on key projects, including the construction of Bade Abiona Road and the Egbatedo Street drainage project in Papa Ashafa. These initiatives, nearing completion, promise to ease movement and improve community life.…

The fight against content theft intensified on Thursday as MultiChoice Nigeria led stakeholders in a Walk Against Piracy from Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, drawing a powerful mix of Nollywood actors, filmmakers, directors, writers, media personalities, regulators, students, and members of the public. The walk was part of a broader national advocacy campaign aimed at protecting Nigeria’s creative economy from the escalating damage of piracy. Participants marched through the Ikeja axis, distributing flyers, engaging passers-by, and educating the public on the dangers of piracy and its impact on livelihoods. Veteran actor, Saidi Balogun, one of the leading voices at the walk,…

L-R; Business Lead, Trois-Sitini; Folakemi Onipede,Head of Operations, Luova Group, Dolapo Onaduja, Dr. Solomon; CEO, Luova Group, Tosin Obembe, Group Creative Consultant, Luova Group, Folake Steaze Johnson, and Group Financial Consultant, Mustapha Ajuwon at the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Luova Group, the parent company of Tobems Production, Trois Sitini, and Tash Studios held Lagos. Luova Group, one of Nigeria’s most dynamic and influential creative powerhouses, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, a landmark achievement that reflects resilience, strategic evolution, and an unwavering commitment to creative excellence.Established in 2010 as TOBEMS Production, the organisation has grown into a diversified creative ecosystem comprising…

L R: President and Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, South South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio, during the visit of SSDC members to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Plant in Lagos on Sunday. … Writes NMDPRA, Engages Marketers to Stabilise Fuel Market L R: Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Vishwajit Sinha; Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird; President and Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, South South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio, during the visit of SSDC members to the…

The Nigerian Federal House of Representatives has stated its resolve to support the MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria’s new Automated MATAN Food Security initiative (AMFSI), declaring that the scheme is capable of addressing 90 percent of the nation’s food crisis. Reps Hon. Haruna Gowon the Member representing Bassa/Dekina Federal Constituency at the Federal House Reps of in a keynote address at the close of the group’s three-day national programme on Friday, hinted that the national legislature feels so strong about the issue of food security and will support the initiative in all facets. Hon. Gowon affirms that, “Food…

L-R: Olori Amb Adijat Matemilola,Queen of Owu kingdom, Amb Olatutu Oladunni Head Foreign Relations Pan African American Chamber of Commerce , President Institute of Security Nigeria Prof Dele Olowojudejo and Prof Adebayo Akinade CRO&Dep President Institute of Security Nigeria , during official investiture ,Induction and Decoration of Amb Olatutu as A FELLOW Institute of Security Nigeria . At the Faculty of Social Sciences Auditorium, University of Lagos. The Institute of Security, Nigeria (ISN), held its 18th Annual International Security Conference and Investiture/Induction Ceremony on November 28, 2025, at the Faculty of Social Sciences Auditorium, University of Lagos. The conference, themed…