The Super Falcons coaching team is taking shape ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign, with former Nigeria international Ayisat Yusuf joining Christopher Danjuma as an assistant coach under interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen. The appointments bring two different forms of experience into the setup. Yusuf offers a former player’s perspective after representing Nigeria at…
US President Donald Trump has rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for American strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, as the group expands its position around the strategic Red Sea shipping route. The decision highlights a difficult choice for Washington. Saudi Arabia wants stronger military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, but the…
The Peter Obi convoy blockade in Benue is taking on a bigger political meaning as supporters of the former presidential candidate prepare to hold a One Million-Man March in Makurdi on Saturday, September 12. The Benue chapter of the Obidient Movement says the march will begin at 9 a.m. from Wurukum Roundabout under the slogan…
Barcelona extends Hamza Abdelkarim contract to 2030, moving quickly to secure the future of the Egyptian striker after just months of his breakthrough at the club. Abdelkarim originally joined Barcelona from Al Ahly on loan in February 2026. After impressing with the U19 side and during preseason, Barcelona made the move permanent in June and…
Seyi Vibez is bringing the momentum from his new album campaign back to Lagos, where he will headline the Jameson GTA Lagos Independence Day celebration on October 1. The singer has partnered with Mainland Block Party for the event, which will run from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Lagos Island. Tickets are listed from…
Nigeria’s healthcare market is becoming too large for investors to ignore, with Nigerians projected to spend about $34 billion on healthcare in 2026, according to recent industry reports. The rising spending is attracting greater interest in private hospitals, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and other medical infrastructure. But the opportunity comes with a major weakness: Nigeria still imports…
The Houthi capture of Mocha port in Yemen has created a new threat to international shipping as the Iran-backed group pushes closer to the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The development comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz crisis continue to disrupt energy markets. Together, the two flashpoints are raising concerns about what could happen…
African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has renewed calls for Nigeria to reconsider its approach to cannabis, arguing that the plant could become a source of export earnings, jobs and industrial materials if properly regulated. Speaking on the BTC Podcast, Sowore proposed large-scale cannabis exports from Nigeria, pointing to low-THC varieties and uses beyond…
African football legends will return to the pitch in Lagos on November 8, 2026, as Afreximbank and TopTier Sports Management unveil a major Legends Football Match at Onikan Stadium. The event will form part of CANEX WKND 2026 and will bring together former stars from Nigeria and across Africa. But beyond the nostalgia, organisers are…
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded its strongest business performance of 2026 in August, according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor from the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The improvement was part of a wider recovery in business activity. Nigeria’s Current Business Performance Index rose from 108.6 points in July to 112.7 points in August, its highest…
