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 2026 World Cup Record-Breakers: Players and Coaches Who Made History
2026 World Cup Record-Breakers: Players and Coaches Who Made HistoryThe trophy went to Spain, but the 2026 World Cup record books welcomed many names as players, goalkeepers and coaches made history across Canada, Mexico and the United States. 
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August 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse: What Africa Will Actually See

August 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse: What Africa Will Actually See

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, but most of Africa will not see it. Here is what viewers in northwestern Africa and Nigeria can expect.

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Climate
Kenya's new licensing rules for phone and router importers go beyond counterfeit devices. They raise bigger questions about digital trust, cybersecurity, supply chains and the future of Africa's increasingly connected economy.
Nigeria's security crisis is bigger than the criminals who pull the trigger. From illegal mining to communities losing faith in formal protection, what happens when everyone assumes someone else will close the gate? 
Four police officers are facing disciplinary action after allegedly extorting N53, 000 from the ICPC chairman during an unauthorized traffic operation in Abuja. Here's how the incident unfolded and what it means for police accountability in Nigeria. 
Relationship counsellor Chidinma Praise, founder of SPAMHEM Foundation, has announced the cancellation of her engagement and wedding. She clarified that the decision was mutual with her fiancé, James Abbass, and took responsibility for erring in the relationship to prevent blame. Praise emphasized a peaceful resolution and requested privacy and prayers from her followers.
Business
To Earn N9 Million a Month as an Entry-Level Pilot, Here's What Nigerians Must First Spend

To Earn N9 Million a Month as an Entry-Level Pilot, Here's What Nigerians Must First Spend

Entry-level pilot salaries in Nigeria can reach N9 million monthly, but aspiring aviators may need to spend over N30 million on training and type rating before earning their first paycheck. The real cost of becoming a pilot in Nigeria explained.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Career
The Eco Isn't Really About Money: Why ECOWAS Wants One Currency for 15 Countries

The Eco Isn't Really About Money: Why ECOWAS Wants One Currency for 15 Countries

The ECOWAS Eco currency aims to unite 15 West African countries under one monetary system. Here is why the Eco matters, why it keeps being delayed, and what it could mean for trade, sovereignty and regional integration.
Zainab Bakare
The World Cup Ended, So Why Are Millions of African Bettors Still Chasing What They Lost?

The World Cup Ended, So Why Are Millions of African Bettors Still Chasing What They Lost?

The World Cup drove an 80% surge in betting, but as Africa celebrates the wins, who is counting the debt, regret, and emotional cost of losing?
Owobu Maureen
Coinbase Sets Sights on Canada: Aims to Become Nation's 'Everything Exchange'

Coinbase Sets Sights on Canada: Aims to Become Nation's 'Everything Exchange'

Crypto giant Coinbase is expanding its operations in Canada, launching an "everything exchange" that will allow users to trade cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, and participate in prediction markets. This move aims to leverage blockchain technology to offer a frictionless, 24/7 financial experience, contrasting with traditional banking limitations. The expansion is part of Coinbase's broader strategy to integrate diverse financial services and comes alongside significant partnerships and regulatory advancements in the U.S.
David Isong
Jack Dorsey Shakes Up Social Media with New Open Source Crypto Chat App

Jack Dorsey Shakes Up Social Media with New Open Source Crypto Chat App

Jack Dorsey has launched Buzz, a new decentralized group chat platform built on the Nostr protocol, aiming to reduce team reliance on tools like Slack. This open-source workspace for human and agent teams aligns with Dorsey's long-standing push for decentralization, prominently seen in his support for Bitcoin.
David Isong
Technology
CBN Tightens Grip on Fintechs: What the New Rules Mean for OPay, Moniepoint, PalmPay and Others

CBN Tightens Grip on Fintechs: What the New Rules Mean for OPay, Moniepoint, PalmPay and Others

The CBN has introduced sweeping new rules for OPay, Moniepoint, PalmPay, Paystack, Flutterwave and other fintech firms. Here's what the changes mean for digital payments, competition, and millions of Nigerian users. 

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Fintech
Zipline's Drone Delivery Soars: 6.1M Vaccines in Nigeria, Eyes National Expansion

Zipline's Drone Delivery Soars: 6.1M Vaccines in Nigeria, Eyes National Expansion

Zipline is expanding its drone-based medical delivery network across Nigeria, building on four years of successful operations in three states. Backed by a US government grant, the company aims to build 12 new distribution centers to reach up to 100 million people. This expansion involves shifting from state-by-state partnerships to a comprehensive national engagement strategy to enhance healthcare accessibility.
Uche Emeka
Fintech Giant OPay Targets One Billion Users by 2031: A Bold Vision for the Future

Fintech Giant OPay Targets One Billion Users by 2031: A Bold Vision for the Future

OPay, a leading Nigerian fintech, aims to serve one billion users and create one million jobs by 2031, building on its success during Nigeria's 2023 cash crunch. The company plans pan-African expansion, leveraging its customer-first strategy, robust security measures, and lessons from its Nigerian market dominance to achieve its ambitious goals.
Uche Emeka
New Unicorn Alert: Glow Valued at $1.2B to Revolutionize AI Endpoint Security

New Unicorn Alert: Glow Valued at $1.2B to Revolutionize AI Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity startup Glow has emerged from stealth as a unicorn, securing $180 million in Series A funding at a $1.2 billion valuation. Founded by former Meta and Snowflake executives, Glow is betting on AI to revolutionize endpoint security, developing a platform that proactively prevents risky software and AI agents from entering enterprise environments.
Uche Emeka
Tanzania's Fintech Powerhouses: Unmasking the Top 20 Disruptors

Tanzania's Fintech Powerhouses: Unmasking the Top 20 Disruptors

Tanzania's fintech landscape is evolving beyond mobile money, with 20 independent, local companies driving innovation across diverse sectors. These firms are building crucial infrastructure, embedded finance, and digital lending solutions, transforming Tanzania into a fintech-building hub with significant growth potential.
David Isong
Discovery
Are Therapists Really Tearing Families Apart? The Debate Over Adult Children Cutting Off Their Parents

Are Therapists Really Tearing Families Apart? The Debate Over Adult Children Cutting Off Their Parents

Are therapists causing adult children to cut off their parents? Evidence suggests family estrangement is more often linked to unresolved emotional harm, accountability issues, and changing attitudes toward mental health than therapy itself.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Social Insight
Seven Simple Ways to Avoid Disappointment When Shopping Online

Seven Simple Ways to Avoid Disappointment When Shopping Online

Online shopping is as much about trust as it is about products. Seven simple tips to help you avoid disappointment, shop smarter, and protect yourself before clicking the checkout button. 
Precious O. Unusere
Why Do Nigerians Blame Rape Victims? The Favour Agbro Case, Explained

Why Do Nigerians Blame Rape Victims? The Favour Agbro Case, Explained

The death of Favour Agbro has reignited a difficult conversation about rape culture and victim-blaming in Nigeria. Why do so many people scrutinize victims instead of alleged perpetrators, even when there is a reported confession?
Zainab Bakare
4,000 Creators Gone in One Day. Is Social Media Rewarding Creativity or Just Teaching Us How to Copy Faster?

4,000 Creators Gone in One Day. Is Social Media Rewarding Creativity or Just Teaching Us How to Copy Faster?

X removed nearly 4,000 creators from its revenue-sharing programme for stolen content and engagement bait, reopening larger questions about originality, creator culture, monetisation obsession, AI moderation, and whether social media is rewarding creativity or simply teaching us how to copy faster.
Precious O. Unusere
If You Speak Multiple Languages, Your Brain May Be Ageing Differently

If You Speak Multiple Languages, Your Brain May Be Ageing Differently

Speaking multiple languages could slow brain ageing by up to 13 years. The way multilingual people think, switch and communicate may reveal a hidden advantage for brain health.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Opinion
The War on Poverty is on Pause: What Tinubu’s Reforms Really Mean for the Average Nigerian

The War on Poverty is on Pause: What Tinubu’s Reforms Really Mean for the Average Nigerian

President Tinubu’s bold economic reforms promised long-term growth, but for many Nigerians, they’ve brought deeper poverty and hardship. Here’s what the reforms really mean for the average citizen

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Opinion
OPINION: Should Education Be Free To All?

OPINION: Should Education Be Free To All?

This in-depth analysis examines the promise and pitfalls of tuition-free learning, from breaking cycles of poverty to fears of declining quality. With examples from Finland to sub-Saharan Africa, it explores how nations can balance equity, funding, and excellence in an age where knowledge is the key to progress.
Eric Namso
Should Nigeria Adopt a Four-Day Work Week?

Should Nigeria Adopt a Four-Day Work Week?

As countries experiment with shorter work weeks, Nigeria faces a pressing question: could a four-day schedule ease burnout, boost productivity, and reshape work culture—or would it clash with our unique economic realities?
zainab bakare
How Remembering Ancestors Shapes Moral Philosophy

How Remembering Ancestors Shapes Moral Philosophy

By reflecting on the lives of those who came before us—their virtues, mistakes, and choices—we uncover a deeper, more personal foundation for understanding right and wrong.
Ibukun Oluwa
Opinion: The Dangerous Binary of Modern Narcissist Theory

Opinion: The Dangerous Binary of Modern Narcissist Theory

Can Empaths Be Narcissists and what type of narcissistic behaviors exists?
Ibukun Oluwa
Lifestyle
When a Child Lies, Is It Bad Behaviour or a Parenting Conversation Waiting to Happen? 

When a Child Lies, Is It Bad Behaviour or a Parenting Conversation Waiting to Happen? 

Children lie for many reasons, from fear and embarrassment to imagination and low self-esteem. Understanding why they lie can help parents raise honest, confident children while maintaining discipline, values, and open communication at home. 

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article source iconPRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Parenting
That Scratch on Your Non Stick Pan Could Be Adding Thousands of Plastic Particles to Your Food

That Scratch on Your Non Stick Pan Could Be Adding Thousands of Plastic Particles to Your Food

Most people keep using scratched non stick pans without thinking twice. A study suggests that habit could be exposing food to thousands of microscopic plastic particles.
Owobu Maureen
Your AC Might Be Cooling You Down, But It Could Also Be Drying Out Your Body

Your AC Might Be Cooling You Down, But It Could Also Be Drying Out Your Body

Air conditioning has become a daily necessity for millions, yet doctors say most people have no idea what hours of exposure can do to the body.
Owobu Maureen
South Africa's Political Storm: Roelf Meyer Fights Trump's Afrikaner Refugee Plan

South Africa's Political Storm: Roelf Meyer Fights Trump's Afrikaner Refugee Plan

Donald Trump's second term, starting in 2025, has been defined by a turbulent global landscape, including the US-Iran war and strained relations with South Africa over tariffs and refugee policies. Domestically, his administration focused on tariffs, immigration, AI, and White House renovations, all while navigating personal controversies, health rumors, and aggressive public statements.
Precious Eseaye
Travel Chaos Looms: Gauteng Taxis Threaten Major Shutdown Next Week

Travel Chaos Looms: Gauteng Taxis Threaten Major Shutdown Next Week

Gauteng's taxi industry, represented by SANTACO and the Gauteng National Taxi Alliance, has given Premier Panyaza Lesufi a seven-day ultimatum to resolve their dispute with Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela. The industry warns of a province-wide shutdown, citing the MEC's alleged bypassing of elected leadership, a move they say has "irretrievably broken down" their working relationship. This dispute, centered on protocol rather than finances, threatens to strand commuters and disrupt the province's economy if an intervention is not made.
Precious Eseaye
Entertainment
 2026 World Cup Record-Breakers: Players and Coaches Who Made History

2026 World Cup Record-Breakers: Players and Coaches Who Made History

The trophy went to Spain, but the 2026 World Cup record books welcomed many names as players, goalkeepers and coaches made history across Canada, Mexico and the United States. 

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Sports
Shakira's Triumphant Return: Global Superstars Grace Her First Post-World Cup NYC Show

Shakira's Triumphant Return: Global Superstars Grace Her First Post-World Cup NYC Show

Shakira celebrated her FIFA World Cup halftime show triumph with a dynamic concert at Barclays Center on Monday, July 20. The
Precious Eseaye
Latin Music Stars Align for Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 Spectacle

Latin Music Stars Align for Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 Spectacle

Billboard has unveiled the first wave of speakers for the 2026 Latin Music Week in Miami, featuring artists like Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, and Jessi Uribe, alongside industry executives. Running from October 19-22, the event, themed "Global Consolidation," will celebrate Latin music's worldwide expansion with performances, panels, and networking, culminating with the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Precious Eseaye
Studio Shake-Up in Peril: Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Faces Serious Trouble

Studio Shake-Up in Peril: Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Faces Serious Trouble

A federal judge has temporarily halted the impending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, giving hope to a coalition of states arguing it violates anti-trust laws. This unprecedented pause could signal a new era for Hollywood, scrutinizing consolidations that critics fear lead to fewer choices and poorer quality content for consumers.
Precious Eseaye
Seinfeld Legend Jason Alexander's Regret: Apology Issued for Controversial Sketch with Minor Courtney Stodden

Seinfeld Legend Jason Alexander's Regret: Apology Issued for Controversial Sketch with Minor Courtney Stodden

Jason Alexander has apologized to Courtney Stodden after she highlighted an inappropriate comedy sketch filmed when she was 17. Stodden, who lacked legal consent as a minor, used the incident to advocate for stronger child protection laws, including California's AB1267 against child marriage.
Precious Eseaye