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Taiwo Awoniyi has featured in just three games for Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League this season… Former Burnley head coach Sean Dyche has highlighted a key attribute that Taiwo Awoniyi possesses, which could help Nottingham Forest going forward, Soccernet.ng reports. The Reds have had a tough start to the 2025/2026 English Premier League season, winning just one game and losing six. Forest are currently 19th in the English top-flight, four points above Wolverhampton Wanderers. They’ve also sacked two managers this season – Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou. Sean Dyche was brought in last month, but has been…

In SummaryThe sports betting industry in Africa has experienced rapid growth, driven by increased internet access and mobile penetration, making it a significant part of the entertainment landscape.Leading companies like 1xBet, Bet9ja, and SportPesa dominate the market through strategic partnerships, diverse betting options, and innovative technologies such as live streaming and mobile-first approaches.The article highlights the top 10 sports betting companies in Africa for 2025, showcasing their impact on the industry, unique market strategies, and contributions to sports development across the continent.Deep Dive!!!Friday, 07 November 2025 – The sports betting industry in Africa has witnessed significant growth over the past…

Former Nigeria U20 goalkeeper Matthew Yakubu has declared his ambition to return to the national team setup under Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. Yakubu’s clarion call comes as questions begin to mount over the form of current number one, Stanley Nwabali. Since Chelle’s appointment as Nigeria coach in January, the Malian tactician has maintained faith in Nwabali, whose rise began after an outstanding display at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where he helped Nigeria reach the final. But recent poor performances in World Cup qualifiers have raised doubts about his consistency and opened the door for…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called on politicians to distinguish between criticising government policies and undermining the corporate existence of the country under the prevailing security situation in the country. The governor, who urged Nigerians to be patriotic, also warned politicians to refrain from politicising the issue of security, noting that the country is greater than any individual’s selfish interest. Sani gave this advice when top Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) paid him a courtesy call at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Friday. He decried the antics of some politicians who run down the image…

Suppressed retail demand and declining on-chain activity are adding headwinds to bullish XRP price predictions. Broader market FUD tied to the U.S. government shutdown and concerns over slowing growth have taken their toll on the altcoin.Coinglass derivatives data perhaps reflects this best. Speculative demand has returned to pre-bull-run levels with open interest around $3.37 billion—traders have disengaged with price movements.And with the uncertainty, Glassnode data reveals that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has seen a sharp drop in network activity, with daily unique addresses down 18% to 54,000.XRP Daily Active Addresses. Source: Glassnode.The onboarding of new addresses has been volatile, but…

In SummaryAfrica’s automotive assembly output surpassed 1.1 million vehicles in 2024, driven primarily by South Africa and Morocco, which account for nearly 90% of the continent’s total production.The industry contributes billions to national GDPs, notably 5% in South Africa and over $17 billion in exports for Morocco, while creating hundreds of thousands of jobs.Emerging players like Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria are rapidly expanding through government incentives, EV assembly initiatives, and local content policies.Deep Dive!!!Friday, 07 November 2025–In 2024 and into 2025, Africa’s automotive assembly industry stood at a critical inflection point, with output of over 1.1 million vehicles across…

The Super Eagles star has been linked with PSG in the past, but the deal did not work out… Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been linked with a surprise transfer to French Ligue 1 club PSG, Soccernet.ng reports.  Osimhen has been one of the hottest marksmen in the world for the past five years. He has consistently delivered goals in Belgium, France, Italy, and now Galatasaray. The 26-year-old striker just joined the Turkish giants in the summer for a league-record €75 million, and he has already proven his quality. This season, Osimhen currently the goalscoring chart in the UEFA…

Nigeria has called for a new global climate compact that recognises nature as critical infrastructure and rewards countries protecting it. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered the message at the Climate and Nature: Forests and Oceans pavilion during COP30 in Belém, urging wealthier nations to “pay their ecological debts.” “Nature is probably the most critical infrastructure in the world,” Shettima said. “Yet it has long been treated as a commodity to exploit rather than an asset to invest in.” He argued that climate diplomacy must expand beyond emissions cuts to include serious investment in forest, ocean, and biodiversity protection, especially in…

The police have ordered a restriction on human and vehicular movements in Anambra State for the governorship election on November 8, in the 326 electoral wards of the state. The directive applies to all forms of motorised transportation, including private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, tricycles (Keke), motorcycles (Okada) and shuttle buses. In a statement issued by the State Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, the restriction of movement in and out of and within the state would be effective from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day. According to Tobechukwu, the directive covers all roads within the state, including…

In SummaryAfrica’s AI sector is booming in 2025, with startups across the continent securing record investments exceeding $600 million, driven by innovations in health, logistics, finance, and renewable energy.AI-driven solutions are transforming African economies, addressing challenges like healthcare access, energy efficiency, and transport optimization, contributing to a digital economy projected to surpass $180 billion by 2025.The top 10 AI startups, led by InstaDeep, Infinilink, and Cerebrium, are positioning Africa on the global AI map, combining deep technical expertise, local insight, and global ambition to redefine the continent’s technological future.Deep Dive!!!Friday, 07 November 2025–Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem has entered a…