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Why Landmark’s CEO is betting big on Nigeria’s N5 trillion local tourism

In an exclusive interview with Nairametrics, Landmark Africa CEO, Paul Onwuanibe, discussed the forces driving this transformation, the scale of Nigeria’s domestic tourism market a

Nairametrics

sports

SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 132: Segun Odegbami On Nigeria’s Maiden AFCON Triumph

On March 22, 1980, the Green Eagles wrote their names on the African football history by claiming their maiden African title after defeating Algeria 3–0 at the National Stadium, Su

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US revokes visa of former Iraqi minister after watchlist listing

The US has revoked an award-winning former Iraqi minister’s visa after the FBI placed her on a ‘terrorism watchlist'.

Al Jazeera

Chelsea vs Brighton: Premier League – preview, team news, prediction

Brighton will fancy their chances against Chelsea though, having won their last three league games against the Blues.

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Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the institute has advised.

BBC World

sports

1xCup 2026: Goals Dry Up As Joy Cometh, BYT, AUX, Young Stars Triumph

The goals dried up during Friday’s action in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers as four matches produced three narrow victories and a dramatic penalty-shootout win, with Joy Cometh FC recor

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Naira strengthens to N1,337/$ as FX turnover plunges 49%

The naira strengthened to N1,337/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, extending its recent gains as weekly foreign exchange turnover fell sharply to $2.71 billion.

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‘It’s My Instinct’ –Cherki Reacts To Stunning Goal Vs Crystal Palace

Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki has disclosed that his brilliant goal against Crystal Palace came down to pure instinct. Recall that Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 win ov

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League

Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai try to inspire the Reds.

Al Jazeera

NERC issues 194 electricity licences, permits as mini-grids, metering surge

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued 194 licences, permits and certifications across Nigeria’s electricity market in 2025, representing a 15.5% increase fro

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entertainment

Tanzanian singer Juma Jux reacts to claims he fathered a child with a Tanzanian woman

Juma Jux has reacted to allegations that he secretly fathered a child with a Tanzanian woman. The singer denied

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Kwara Govt Reunites 146 Woro-Abducted Victims With Families

The community was attacked on Feb. 3, with 146 people reportedly abducted. The victims were subsequently rescued on Aug. 5. The post Kwara Govt Reunites 146 Woro-Abducted Victims W

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Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin leaves MTN Nigeria board weeks after NIPC appointment

MTN Nigeria has announced that Mrs. Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin will step down from its Board of Directors, ending her tenure as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The post Eyitope K

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Gunfire Heard Near Military Base In Niger Capital

Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the West African country for around a decade. The post

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Two Rescued From Rubble As Building Collapses In Abuja

A statement by Nkechi Isa of the Department of Development Control and the FCT Police Command noted that the residential building comprising 6 blocks of flats collapsed at about 11

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Best performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended August 28, 2026

After two clear weeks that witnessed 11 consecutive sessions of losses, Nigerian equities returned to positive territory in a shortened four-day trading week ended August 28, with

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Aston Villa sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for reported club record

Jackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.