Nigeria’s Fintech Community and the Global War Against Fraud

[ad_1] The advent of financial technology and global adoption has been the answer to the long-waited solution to connecting world commerce with cross-border transactions, cutting off the barriers of trade and currency conversion. The innovation has helped businesses and even countries participate in global trade in real-time and repatriate remittances that took months just a few years ago. But like every innovation, no matter the good intent, it always falls prey to the tactics of those who have dedicated their […]

February 15, 2024 4

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Nigeria: Champions League – Mbappe Leads PSG Attack Against Real Sociedad

[ad_1] Kylian Mbappe spearheads the Paris Saint-Germain attack in Wednesday's Champions League last 16 first leg against Real Sociedad, who are missing captain Mikel Oyarzabal at the Parc des Princes. Mbappe, who has 30 goals in all competitions this season for his club, is flanked by Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola in the PSG front line. The one real surprise in the French champions' line-up comes in defence, with Brazilian January signing Lucas Beraldo starting at left-back rather than Lucas […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Afcon – Top Teams Eye Super Eagles Stars

[ad_1] Nigeria's Super Eagles were last Sunday beaten in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations by hosts, Ivory Coast. However, the scintillating performance of the players has not gone unnoticed and top teams especially in Europe are now queueing up for the signature of some of players ahead of the summer transfer window. Below are some of the players in hot demand: William Troost-Ekong The Saudi Arabian Professional League is abuzz with rumours as several clubs express strong […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Sports Ministry Partners Military to Produce Laurel-Winning Athletes

[ad_1] Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with both military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who will win international accolades for the country. He made the commitment while delivering a speech at the 1st Military and Para-Military Judo Championship in Abuja, yesterday. Senator Enoh expressed regret that the fertile grounds which military and para-military institutions once provided for producing sports talents have been eroded over the years and called for the resuscitation of […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Africa: Report Sees Africa’s Agrifood Sector As Solution to Youth Unemployment

[ad_1] Nairobi — A new report says Africa's agrifood sector -- which involves the processing, packaging and selling of locally produced food -- could be the key to boosting employment rates, income and food security on the continent. Experts in agriculture, engineering, ecology, nutrition and food security unveiled the 140-page report in Uganda on Wednesday, looking at the challenges young Africans face and the education and skills needed for jobs in the agrifood sector. Rhoda Tumusiime, a former commissioner for […]

February 15, 2024 1

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Nigerians Condemn Cyber-Bullying of Super Eagles’ Iwobi

[ad_1] Nigerians have unanimously condemned ongoing social media attacks targeted at Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi following Nigeria's recent defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Unfortunately, the Fulham midfielder has come under serious social media attacks by some aggrieved Nigerians who feel he contributed to the loss. However, such unwarranted attacks have been condemned by Nigerians who believe it was collective effort so no player should be singled out for attacks. A BCC Lions […]

February 15, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Deserve Accolades

[ad_1] For those who have been fervently following football, it is apparent that the Super Eagles team which participated in the recently concluded AFCON held in Ivory Coast was one of the best teams in recent times. The team displayed proper coordination, understanding, and teamwork which greatly helped them to reach the final stage of the competition. Despite the highly competitive nature of the tournament, the team fought wholeheartedly for Nigerians with a true spirit of patriotism from the first […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Tricycle Riders Protest in Yobe

[ad_1] There was tension in Damaturu, the state capital of Yobe as Keke NAPEP operators embarked on a strike and protested the ongoing mistreatment and excessive fines imposed by the Yobe State Road Traffic Agency (YOROTA) personnel. The operators claimed that their members had been subjected to high levels of harassment by YOROTA personnel, who also charged exorbitant fines for minor traffic offences and ordered fresh registration by every rider. City & Crime gathered that students, commuters and businesses suffered […]

February 15, 2024 1

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Nigeria: We’re Sorry for the Disappointment, Ahmed Musa Apologises

[ad_1] The captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has apologised to all Nigerians for the failure of the three-time African champions to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D'Ivoire. Musa made the apology in an exclusive chat with Daily Trust on Tuesday at a Breakfast Reception organized by MTN Nigeria in Abuja. The host nation Cote D'Ivoire fought back to defeat the Super Eagles 2-1 in the final on Sunday February 11 at the Alassane […]

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