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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) receives millions of dollars from both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) every funding cycle, Soccernet.ng reports. Football funding has become a major talking point again after FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed a controversial $20 billion commercial plan that promised significantly higher payouts for member associations. While the proposal ultimately failed to secure enough backing to be implemented, it reignited discussions about how much national federations, including the NFF, actually receive every year. Beyond sponsorships, broadcasting revenue and government support, FIFA and CAF funding plays a central role in helping the NFF finance…

Defending champions Nigeria will be aiming to keep their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence alive when they face Zambia in a crucial Group C encounter at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night. The Super Falcons head into the contest under pressure after suffering a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening match, while Zambia announced themselves as title contenders with an emphatic 6-0 demolition of Egypt. The contrasting results leave Nigeria needing a positive result to boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stage, while Zambia can seal qualification with victory…

The digital asset market has stabilized following a volatile trading week driven by macroeconomic catalysts. The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and sharp fluctuations in South Korean equity markets triggered a substantial leverage flush, yet major cryptocurrencies absorbed the selling pressure to remain largely flat over the past 24 hours. As large-cap assets enter a consolidation phase, market attention is shifting toward early-stage infrastructure projects. A notable beneficiary of this capital rotation is LiquidChain (LIQUID), an upcoming Layer 3 network that has secured over $926,000 in its presale as it approaches the $1 million milestone.Macro Catalysts and Crypto Market…

By Faith Alofe The United States Mission in Nigeria has commended Nigerian-American physician and entrepreneur, Dr Ikenna Okezie, for his contributions to transforming kidney care and expanding access to quality healthcare in the US. The mission, in a post on its X handle on Friday, described Okezie as the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Somatus, a company that provides in-home dialysis support for patients with chronic kidney disease. The post read, “Nigerian-American physician and entrepreneur Dr. Ikenna Okezie is transforming kidney care as CEO and co-founder of Somatus, a company providing in-home dialysis support for patients with chronic kidney…

Mavin Records artist Ayra Starr autographs Starrgirl album merch at home while recovering from a recent surgical operation. Photo Credit: Ayra Starr/Instagram If you’ve been missing Ayra Starr on your timelines lately, it’s because the Starrgirl singer has been recovering from major surgery. Ayra shared the update with her fans, the Mobstarrs, through her Instagram story, explaining that she underwent a major surgical procedure a few days ago. She had initially hoped the recovery would be quick, but revealed that the surgery turned out to be more complicated than doctors expected. While she did not disclose the medical condition or…

Justin Madugu has explained the adjustments the Super Falcons must make to stand a better chance of defeating Zambia when both sides at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian take on the Copper Queens in their second Group C match later tonight, looking to bounce back from their shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening game on Tuesday. Temwa Chawinga and her elder sister Tabitha Chawinga tore through Nigeria’s defence in that encounter, scoring the goals that earned Malawi a historic first-ever WAFCON victory on their tournament debut. Super Falcons players. Copyright: ImagoxShengolpixsx Rasheedat Ajibade and…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yakubu Jang, son of former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, as Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President. The announcement was made on Saturday by Vice President Kashim Shettima while delivering a goodwill message on behalf of President Tinubu at the 80th birthday celebration and book launch of Chief Jang in Jos, Plateau State. “On behalf of Mr President, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Yakubu Jang as Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President,” Shettima said. The appointment was announced at the high-profile event held at the Tamarald…

Former Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba has warned that Nigeria risks missing another FIFA World Cup if the Super Eagles and the NFF continue to rely solely on the country’s abundance of talent without addressing structural issues, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African Champions failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and then for the expanded 2026 tournament held in North America, thus raising questions over the team’s ability to compete at the next edition in four years. Despite Nigeria’s reputation for producing elite footballers across Europe’s biggest leagues, Garba believes talent alone will never be enough…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Danmaliki, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress and joined the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Danmaliki, who represented Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and has been active in politics since 2003, announced his defection during a press briefing on Saturday. He said his decision followed “careful reflection, sincere consultation and prayerful consideration,” stressing that it was driven by principle rather than political convenience. “Today is not simply about changing political parties. It is about choosing principles over convenience. It is about choosing conviction…

Bitcoin is trading around $63,000 to $65,000 price range, as Strategy’s weak Q2 earnings add pressure to an already cautious market and prediction. The headline loss grabbed attention, but the filing revealed even deeper concerns. Now, traders are watching whether this sparks another wave of selling or marks a local bottom for institutional buyers.Strategy reported a Q2 net loss of $8.22 billion, or $24.45 per share, swinging sharply from a $10.02 billion profit a year earlier. The result missed analyst estimates by a wide margin. Management blamed weaker Bitcoin prices and fading market sentiment. Between late June and early July,…