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Rangers coach Barry Ferguson has praised Super Egales striker Cyriel Dessers following his brace in the 4-2 victory over Kilmarnock in the Sottish Premiership on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports.  Dessers turned out to be the hero for the Gers against Kilmarnock as they launched a difficult comeback win. Despite being the favorites to win, the Gers fell two goals behind after just 14 minutes. However, they rose from their slumber in the 35th minute after Vaclav Cerny pulled one back for them. Then Rangers grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck in the second half. Dessers led the charge,…

Globacom subscribers may be unable to make calls to MTN lines soon, due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed this on Monday in a public notice signed by Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka. It stated that the commission granted partial approval for the disconnection of Globacom from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. The notice partly reads, “Globacom was notified of the application made by MTN and was given the opportunity to comment and state its case. “The Commission, having examined the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, determined that Globacom does not have sufficient or…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group, P-Square, on charges of laundering ₦1.38billion, $ 1 million and £34,537.59. Jude was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a seven-count charge One of the counts read: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did directly acquire a landed property known as No 5, Tony Eromosele Street…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request of telecommunications companies (telcos) to increase tariff. NCC’s approval makes the hike the first since 2013. In a statement on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the commission’s director, public affairs, NCC said the approval was pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges by telecommunications operators. NCC said the tariff adjustment is capped at 50 percent, below the 100 percent requested by the telcos. According to the regulator, the increase in tariff is in response to prevailing market…

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• Be calm, President pleads, promises reconciliation• Nigerians in love with Tinubu’s policies, programmes – Oshiomhole• Former rivals shun meeting, as North-West pacification begins Despite the discontent by a caucus of the ruling party and the general public hard pressed by the government’s policies, the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, passed a vote of confidence on both President Bola Tinubu and its National Chairman, Umar Ganduje – technically endorsing a potential second term candidacy of the former. The endorsement emerged as the National Executive Committee (NEC) rose from its meeting at the party’s National Secretariat at No. 40 Blantyre…

Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in a historic event that confirms his status as one of the best players in the world in the current calendar year. The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward shook off competitions from South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Cote d’Ivoire’s Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, and Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy to win the prize. His win means the award remains in Nigeria after teammate Victor Osimhen won it last year. The Atalanta of Italy player, who personally received the award in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, described it something…

In Summary Africa’s banking sector is undergoing a digital revolution, driven by mobile money, fintech partnerships, and AI-powered financial services. Over 60% of Africans now use mobile banking, surpassing traditional banking in many regions. Banks like Standard Bank and Ecobank are leveraging AI, blockchain, and cloud technology to enhance security and accessibility. Nigeria and South Africa lead in fintech-driven banking, while Morocco and Tanzania are fast adopters. Metrics like digital transaction volume, app usability, cybersecurity strength, and AI-driven customer service define top-tier digital banking services. Deep Dive!!With billions invested in fintech, African banks are no longer catching up—they are setting global benchmarks. Banking in…

Former president Goodluck Jonathan says the issue with voter turnout in Nigeria is that there are too many ghost voters on the electoral register. Jonathan spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the YIAGA Africa reflection conference on democratic elections in West Africa. The former president said West Africa has made significant strides in its democratic journey in the past few decades amid several challenges. He said despite the introduction of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) and INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal during the 2023 general election in Nigeria, and the use of technology in Sierra Leone in 2023, there…

Agency The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has urged healthcare workers to adhere strictly to Infection Prevention and Control measures when handling Mpox cases to prevent further spread. The Director General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, stated that it was important for frontline workers to prioritise their safety while providing care for patients. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, he said, “Protect yourself while caring for Mpox patients. Your safety is just as important as your patients.” Mpox, a viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, spreads primarily through close contact with…