The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the shortlist for the prestigious Goalkeeper of the Year (Men) award for the 2024 CAF Awards. Five exceptional goalkeepers have made it to the final stage, each vying for the coveted title. The Contenders: André Onana (Manchester United, Cameroon): * A seasoned international goalkeeper, Onana has established himself as one of the best...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year (Men) award for the 2024 CAF Awards. Five exceptional African talents have made it to the final stage, each vying for the coveted title. The Contenders: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Nigeria): * A dynamic and versatile attacker, Lookman has consistently impressed with his pace, d...

Victor Osimhen now level with Segun Odegbami on the top 10 Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers list [2024] Victor Osimhen is expected to break Rashidi Yekini's record as the Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorer but which other football stars make the list? As one of the very best football nations in Africa, Nigeria has a long history of world-class football talent, many of which perf...

Monaco With a population of 38,682, Monaco is one of the countries where FIFA does not recognise its national team but is well-known for its elite football team, AS Monaco. Monaco has focused its efforts on club success because of its close ties to French football rather than international competitiveness. *Vatican City The Vatican has a population of less than 1,000 people with a footbal...

A country’s name often reflects its history and people. Some countries choose names that embody their hopes, aspirations, or geographical features. Here are African five countries named after dead people 1. Eswatini or Swaziland The Kingdom of Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland, takes its name from King Mswati II. Mswati II, widely regarded as Eswatini's most accomplished military le...

WAFU B U-20: Flying Eagles Beat Ghana to Retain Title Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have won this year’s WAFU Zone B championship after defeating Ghana 2-1 in the final on Wednesday. This means the Flying Eagles have retained the WAFU Zone B title which they won in 2022. A brace from Kparobo Arierhi was enough to earn coach Aliyu Suberu’s men the trophy. Arierhi opened the scoring in the 33r...

Every year, thousands of newcomers arrive in Canada, drawn by its promising opportunities and high quality of life. However, many face a crucial decision: should they pursue permanent residency or aim directly for Canadian citizenship? Understanding the differences between these two status options is essential for making an informed decision about your future in Canada. What is Permanent Reside...

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Growing up in Nigeria, there were certain things you just knew about visiting someone’s home. No one sat you down to teach you these rules; they were as natural as knowing that jollof is incomplete without some kind of meat on the side. But when I finally invited a friend who had just moved back to Nigeria to tag along on one of my Saturday visits, I quickly realized how many of these unspoken rul...

The federal government, through the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), has commenced moves towards the teaching of mathematics subjects in Yoruba. To achieve this, the institute said it has taken a bold step towards revolutionising math education in the country by hosting a pioneering 2-day training on teaching mathematics using the Yoruba indigenous languag...

Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Technologies will shut down its South African online fashion retailer Zando and its Tunisian operations by the end of the year. CEO Francis Dufay revealed that the move is part of a strategic refocus on more profitable markets such as Nigeria. To achieve profitability, Jumia is implementing aggressive cost-cutting measures, which include reducing its...

U-17 WWC: Flamingos Thrash New Zealand 4-1 in Group Opener Nigeria’s Flamingos got their 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group A campaign off to a perfect start after recording a comfortable 4-1 win on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports. Goals from Shakirat Moshood, Khadijat Adegoke, Faridat Abdulawahab and Taiwo Afolabi earned the Flamingos the impressive result. New Zealand’s goal was scored b...

Some states have decided to surpass the Federal Government's approved minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants across Nigeria with a promise to review every three years. Following this directive, several states have taken steps to implement even higher minimum wages to support their workforce....

FG to replace foreign cartoons with Nigerian content that promotes values The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing adoption of “foreign attitudes” among Nigerian children, attributed to their exposure to foreign cartoons. The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Onilu, disclosed this in Bauchi on Friday during the launch of the campaign to...

Red Line goes live with passenger operation 15th October 2024 starts 6.00am from Agbado Full passenger operations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line will commence on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo affirmed today. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will lead his executive council members and ot...