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Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 16, 2026 London-based Velocity has raised an additional $10 million, extending its Series…

A supply crunch triggered by the Iran war has tested the resilience of emerging Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) markets across sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria suffering the sharpest disruption as import constraints and lower domestic production pushed demand down by almost 23 per cent. This was disclosed in a latest report by energy intelligence provider Argus, which said African LPG markets had largely withstood the price volatility and global supply tightness caused by the conflict, although the disruption exposed vulnerabilities in some of the region’s nascent markets. Nigeria, the region’s largest LPG consumer, recorded the most severe impact, with demand falling…

Nigeria’s Flamingos made a flying start to the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls’ Cup on Wednesday, beating Niger Republic 5-0 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, Soccernet.ng reports. Captain Harmony Chidi put Nigeria ahead in the 16th minute before Awawu Bashiru doubled the lead 19 minutes later. The Flamingos thought they had added a third before the break, but the goal was ruled out for offside in the 42nd minute. Nigeria therefore went into half-time 2-0 ahead after controlling much of the opening 45 minutes. The result continued the attacking form the Flamingos had carried into the tournament. They had scored 14 goals…

The Department of State Services will today (Thursday) re-arraign five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group over their alleged involvement in the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and the subsequent killing of two of the victims. The suspects are to be re-arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count amended charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/438/2026, filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, on behalf of the Federal Government. The accused are Mahmud Muhammad, also known as Abu Bara’a and Abbas Mukhtar; Abubakar Abbas,…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is expected to announce Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau this week, Soccernet.ng reports. However, the Nigeria Football Federation has yet to confirm an exact date for the squad announcement as preparations intensify for the Super Eagles’ opening qualifier against Madagascar. Nigeria will host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on September 25 before travelling to tackle Guinea-Bissau four days later. When will Eric Chelle announce Super Eagles squad? Reports indicate that Chelle is expected to unveil his AFCON qualifying squad during…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole, Abuja The National Health Insurance Authority has adopted Health Technology Assessment to guide healthcare spending and help ensure that limited resources are directed towards interventions that provide greater value to Nigerians. The Director-General of the NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, disclosed this in a presentation titled “Progress of Health Technology Assessment Institutionalisation in Nigeria” at the Inauguration of the HTA Steering Committee and Official Flag Off of HTA in Nigeria on Wednesday. The event was officially flagged off by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate. Ohiri said the institutionalisation of HTA would strengthen…

Official cover art for “Owo Oluwa” by Kizz Daniel featuring Young Jonn, Krizbeatz, and Wave Choir. If you’ve been looking forward to some new music from Kizz Daniel, your craving has been satisfied! The singer has officially kicked off his latest rollout with the release of his new single, “Owo Oluwa“, featuring Young Jonn, Krizbeatz, and Wave Choir. Translating from Yoruba to “The Hand of God”, “Owo Oluwa” marks a distinct shift in direction for the artist. Rather than his signature dance floor records, the track serves as an Afro-gospel-infused anthem centered on gratitude, faith, and protection. Across the record,…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 16, 2026 Google Gemini AI predicts that in a full-blown crypto bull market,…

September 16, 2026 11:02 pm Liverpool have been drawn against Chelsea in the fourth round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup, while Arsenal will travel to Fleetwood Town. The two Premier League heavyweights will meet in one of the standout ties of the round, with Liverpool progressing after beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the third round and Chelsea defeating Leeds United 6-3. Arsenal, who defeated Ipswich Town 4-2, were handed an away tie against League One side Fleetwood. Manchester City will face Brighton & Hove Albion or Norwich City, depending on the outcome of their outstanding third-round fixture against Norwich. The…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been a source of concern for Trabzonspor over the past week due to his fitness, and fresh updates have now emerged, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian forward won the Süper Lig Golden Boot last season after netting 22 goals in 30 appearances, but he has endured a slow start to the current campaign. His first goals of the season arrived on matchday four, when Trabzonspor thrashed Gençlerbirliği 5–0. ​Although Onuachu scored a brace in that encounter, it came at the cost of an injury that forced him off after just 44 minutes. The issue was…