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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Identity Management Commission to expand National Identification Number enrolment to 95 per cent of the population by December 2026 as the Federal Government moves to deepen Nigeria’s digital identity infrastructure. Tinubu gave the directive on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 National Identity Day celebration organised by the commission. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the President said NIN enrolment had climbed to about 142 million, compared with more than 80 million people captured in the National Identity Database when his administration took office. He said the government would now focus…

Super Eagles of Nigeria could be in line for a return to Lagos following the major facelift of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Soccernet.ng reports. The Lagos State-owned facility has undergone significant rehabilitation ahead of the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival, EKO 2026, with the work giving the stadium a noticeably different appearance. The development has renewed interest in whether the iconic venue could once again welcome Nigeria’s senior men’s national team. Copyright: imago/AFLOSPORT Teslim Balogun Stadium gets major facelift The football pitch has been replaced with a natural-grass surface, while the spectator stands have been fitted with new…

Olayiwola Ajisafe A Lagos-based policy and investor-relations firm, ThinkBusiness Africa, has advocated an evidence-based assessment of Nigeria’s proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise Tariff (Consolidation) Act. It warned that a significant increase in the tax burden on sugar-sweetened beverages could raise consumer prices and production costs without delivering commensurate public health outcomes. This was contained in a new policy report, titled ‘Nigeria’s CETA Bill, Fiscal Policy, and Health Outcomes,’ and made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, According to the firm, the report examines the proposed amendment to the CETA Act, which was passed by the Senate at third reading on…

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 If we assume that full-blown bull-market conditions return between now and…

The Federal Government has clarified that it has no plan to extend the proposed management arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, to other Federal Unity Colleges across the nation. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this during a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday while addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed deal. Alausa revealed that the government had explicitly informed labour unions that the agreement with the King’s College Old Boys’ Association remained an isolated case. He stressed that the single-management model did not signal a shift towards similar arrangements for other government-owned schools. “No. We’re not extending…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has made an impressive start to life with Charlton Athletic, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international has seen his brilliance reflected in numbers as he features among the Championship’s leading players in four statistical categories. The 25-year-old ranks fourth for fewest goals conceded, joint-third for clean-sheet percentage, third for save percentage and fourth for long balls per 90 minutes. The rankings, published by Fussball Europa and updated after each matchday, cover 25 goalkeepers with enough playing time. Copyright: xManjitxNarotraxIMAGO Okonkwo’s numbers stand out Okonkwo has played all six of Charlton’s Championship matches since joining the club…

A Paris court on Tuesday awarded Kim Kardashian one euro ($1.15) in compensation after she was robbed at gunpoint in the French capital in 2016, the amount she had requested, according to a lawyer involved in the case. Kardashian had been staying at the Hôtel de Pourtalès when two members of the robbery gang, dressed as police officers, forced their way into her suite, bound her with zip ties and tape, and stole more than $6m worth of jewellery. As reported by The Associated Press on Wednesday, the court’s decision came after eight people were found guilty last year for…

Former PSV Eindhoven defender Jan Wuytens has shared his thoughts on Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare’s impressive start to life in the Dutch Eredivisie, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare has enjoyed an impressive start to his career at Dutch giants Ajax, where he joined on a season-long loan deal from English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers during the summer transfer window. The Nigerian striker joined Wolves in the summer of 2025 after impressing at Belgian side Genk. His performances earned him the Ebony Shoe award and a move to the Premier League. However, Arokodare endured a difficult spell at Wolves, while the…

Animasahun Salman, Sokoto The United Nations Population Fund Youth Participatory Platform, Sokoto State, has sensitised adolescents and young people with disabilities on sexual and reproductive health rights, gender-based violence prevention, positive masculinity and menstrual hygiene. The programme, organised in collaboration with Taimako Inclusive Development Initiative (TIDI) and the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), was held at the Sokoto South Conference Hall on Tuesday The awareness session provided participants with information on their health, rights, safety and wellbeing, while creating a platform for them to ask questions and discuss challenges affecting young people with disabilities. Speaking during the…

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 Markets are pricing roughly a 90% probability of a 25-basis-point Federal…