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In SummarySudan, Lesotho, and Djibouti lead Africa with average workweeks exceeding 50 hours, driven by industry, logistics, and export sectors.Urban and secondary hubs link textiles, mining, ports, and agriculture to structured, high-output employment.Labour law reforms, vocational training, and infrastructure investments are helping convert long hours into productivity and national growth.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, November 13- The notion of a “standard” work-week varies widely across economies, combining formal jobs, informal work, seasonal labour, and public-sector overtime. In early 2025, many African countries report some of the continent’s longest workweeks, reflecting heavy reliance on labour, large informal sectors, and households juggling multiple low-pay…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria claimed a 4-1 victory over Gabon in extra time in the semifinal of the CAF World Cup playoffs.  It was a thrilling game at the Prince Moulay Hassan Staidum in Rabat. After a goalless first half, the games started pouring in. Nigeria scored first, courtesy of Akor Adams, but Gabon scored an equalizer, courtesy of Mario Lemina in stoppage time, thereby forcing extra time. That was when the Super Eagles demolished them. A brace from Victor Osimhen and one from Chidera Ejuke sealed the deal in extra time. INTO THE FINAL! pic.twitter.com/DyApTxNbDS — Super Eagles…

The Super Eagles star was one of the best players on the pitch against Gabon…. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is ineligible to play for Nigeria in their upcoming game against DR Congo on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndidi was one of Nigeria’s best players in their 4-1 bashing of Gabon in the semifinals of the CAF World Cup playoffs. He ran the midfield with aplomb and even got the beautiful assist for Chidera Ejuke’s goal, which gave the Super Eagles the upperhand in extra time. Victor Osimhen celebrate with team mates during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between…

Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested three suspected child-traffickers and rescued 17 underage children allegedly being moved out of the state. The Kaduna State Police Command said yesterday that the children were rescued after operatives acted on credible intelligence about the suspicious movement of minors under the Danmagaji Flyover in Zaria. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, “on November 12, 2025, at about 4:00 a.m., following credible intelligence on the suspicious movement of children under the Danmagaji Flyover in Zaria, detectives from Danmagaji Division swiftly swung into action”, noting that “their prompt response led to the rescue…

Bitcoin can find support across America’s political divide when framed through the lens of each party’s core beliefs, according to a new report released Thursday by the BTC Policy Institute. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin gains support across party lines when messaging aligns with each group’s core values. Democrats respond to financial inclusion narratives, while Republicans and Independents favor themes of energy stability and transaction freedom. Independents are the most likely to own Bitcoin. The study draws on survey data collected in June 2025 by polling firm Cygnal, analyzing how Democrats, Republicans, and Independents respond to different narratives surrounding Bitcoin.Study Finds Bitcoin…

Super Eagles captain William Troost‑Ekong has responded to criticism from Michael Lahoud and former teammate Troy Deeney, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Watford defender described their remarks on CBS Sports as disrespectful and revealed that he had to Google who Lahoud was before understanding his comments. The Nigerian defender, who has earned 83 caps and captained the Super Eagles to the AFCON 2023 final, said he was disappointed by the comments, especially given his past support for Deeney during his time at Watford. Super Eagles player, Troost Ekong in Training at the 2023 African Cup Of Nation, Copyright: ImagoxAdeniyixMuyiwaxAdeniyixMuyiwax Ekong insisted…

• Damagum-led NWC, BoT, state chairmen insist convention will hold• Abdulrahman-led faction announces boycott, cites illegality• Saraki urges suspension, warns convention will ‘deepen crisis’ With just a day to its Ibadan convention, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is trapped in a storm of conflicting court orders, intensifying legal battles, and deepening internal rifts, as senior figures urge suspension while party leaders insist the exercise will proceed in what may define the PDP’s future. Amid the crisis, there are strong indications that the party’s leadership may opt to constitute a caretaker committee as a temporary measure to avert a total breakdown…

Super Eagles will be without midfielder Wilfred Ndidi when they face DR Congo in this weekend’s 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off final, Soccernet.ng reports.  The former Leicester City star picked up a decisive booking in Nigeria’s dramatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon in Rabat. Nigeria produced an impressive finish to overpower the Panthers, but the victory came at a cost. Ndidi’s yellow card—his second of the World Cup qualification series—will rule him out of the crucial clash against DR Congo. Tolu Arokodare, Wilfred Ndidi and Stanley Nwabali of Nigeria during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super…

The Bauchi State Police Command has trained members of the National Association of Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria and the Waste Recycling Association of Nigeria, Bauchi State Chapter, on how to identify improvised explosive devices and other dangerous materials. The Commander of the Police Bomb Squad, DSP Sunday Ekphah, speaking at the training in Bauchi on Wednesday, said the sensitisation became necessary to equip waste dealers with the skills to recognise metals and other items commonly used in fabricating explosive devices. He explained that the campaign was a collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the national bodies of the…

A leading US banking group has urged regulators to stop Sony Bank’s crypto venture, warning against its plan for a national trust that would issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin.Sony stunned markets last month when its banking arm filed to form Connectia Trust, a federally chartered institution that would issue a $1-backed stablecoin, manage the reserves behind it, and provide digital asset custody and management. If approved, Sony would join a short list of major firms seeking national digital bank status, alongside Coinbase, Circle, Paxos, Stripe and Ripple.In a Nov. 6 letter to the OCC, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)…