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The Shantytown Empowerment Foundation (SHEF), in partnership with the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) has launched a project to tackle water and sanitation challenges in Okerube, an informal settlement in Lagos. The initiative, part of a five-city African research programme covering Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, Harare, and Accra, is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office through the University of Manchester, with technical support from the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development at the University of Lagos. Executive Director of SHEF and WASH Project Lead, Mr Rasheed Shittu, said the project titled “Informal Settlements as Spaces of Transformative Agency”…

What if you could walk into any store and pay with Bitcoin using the exact same card reader they’ve always had?SpacePay is tackling something most crypto companies haven’t figured out yet: how to make digital payments work in the real world without forcing businesses to buy expensive new equipment. The money keeps flowing in because people finally see a crypto project that actually makes sense for everyday use.The London startup just hit a big milestone – they’ve raised over $1.3 million in their presale.SpacePay Cracks the Code on Crypto PaymentsHere’s the thing about crypto payments – they’re a mess for…

Victor Osimhen suffered an ankle injury during the international break with Nigeria… Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to training at Galatasaray, two weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen suffered a blow to his ankle in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda two weeks ago. That made him leave the Super Eagles camp early to return to Galatasaray and receive treatment. Injured Victor Osimhen of Nigeria receives treatment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria Super Eagles and Rwanda Amavubi Copyright: imagoxAdekunlexAjayi Since the end of the international break, the 26-year-old…

Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has declared Mrs Adebunmi Adekanbi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the councillorship by-election conducted at the weekend, in Ward 1, Yewa South Council of the state. The Electoral Officer for the Council, Ademola Akinyele, who announced the results, confirmed that Adekanbi polled 1,873 votes to defeat her closest rival from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who secured 351 votes. The by-election, conducted following the death of the incumbent councillor, Olayinka Adekanbi, was contested by candidates from 10 political parties, including the APC, PDP, Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action…

A coalition of more than 750 Nigerian women will converge on the National Assembly (NASS) to press for the passage of the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill at the National Public Hearing on Constitutional Reforms scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Women’s Political Participation Technical Working Group, Ebere Ifendu, more than 750 women, drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are participating in the march and the submission of a memorandum to the National Assembly. According to the statement, the women’s groups are mobilising under the…

Nigeria’s Falconets struck midway through the second half to claim a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda’s U20 Women’s national team in the first leg of their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier on Sunday afternoon, Soccernet.ng reports. The Falconets took a big step towards another FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup appearance after grinding out a hard-fought victory over Rwanda in Kigali on Sunday. The decisive moment arrived in the 70th minute at the Kigali Pelé Stadium when young forward Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei rose highest to head home from a corner, giving Nigeria a crucial away goal and control of the…

The build-up to the June 2026 Ekiti governorship election is gathering momentum, with the fate of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his strong challenger, Kayode Ojo, to be decided at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary scheduled for next month. Analysts believe the outcome of this intra-party battle could ultimately shape the direction of the general election, SEYE OLUMIDE reports. As Ekiti State inches towards the 2026 governorship election, the political temperature in Nigeria’s smallest state by landmass is rising. Known for its strong intellectual tradition, cultural pride, and vibrant political history, Ekiti has often been described as a land where…

The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested six suspects over attack on its Tactical Teams by suspected armed bandits and local militia in Benue. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Hundeyin said the suspects were arrested during an ongoing response operation in the state, following a deadly attack on the police teams at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of the state. He said the attack that occurred on Friday led to the death of three police officers with seven others missing. The police spokesman said the Commissioner…

Experts are noticing a change in trend in the 2025 altseason, where capital inflows are more selective, unlike the 2021 after halving. Most investments are coming in through more structured channels like the spot ETFs and corporate wealth funds. What’s more shocking is how institutional money, whales, and even retail investors are flocking into memecoin presales instead of betting on established altcoin underdogs like before. Could there be something hidden in these potential gems that we’re missing?A hot new XRP-inspired memecoin, XRPINU, is turning heads with its fast-growing community and a presale on fire. Its carefully curated presale panel, clear…

Gift Orban scored his first goal for Hellas Verona in their Serie A game against Juventus on Saturday…. Italian referee Antonio Rapuano risks getting demoted from the Serie A to the Serie B due to his controversial officiating of Hellas Verona vs Juventus on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian striker Gift Orban took home his first Serie A Man of the Match award at Verona, following an impressive showing against league giants Juventus. Orban converted from the spot in the 44th minute, 25 minutes after Francisco Conceicao scored the opener for the Old Lady. He also contributed to the defence and…