Ooni of Ife, Mo Abudu, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Chief Shade Okoya, & More Join Adebola Williams for Thanksgiving at 40

March 20, 2026

It was a remarkable and deeply reflective weekend as media entrepreneur and public strategist Adebola Williams unveiled his 40th birthday season, titled “The Year I Turn 40”. The celebrations began with a colourful Thanksgiving Service at This Present House, Lagos, bringing together leading voices from government, business, media, culture, and faith. The gathering marked the beginning of a series…

Building an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

March 20, 2026

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What does an anti-inflammatory diet look like? “Intervention studies to enhance healthy ageing need appropriate outcome measures, such as blood-borne biomarkers, which are easily obtainable, cost-effective, and widely accepted.” We need blood-borne biomarkers of mortality risk. For example, having higher levels of C-reactive protein in your blood may increase your risk of dying prematurely by 42%. C-reactive protein is…

N73bn meets N544bn Tuberculosis funding gap: Progress or survival?

March 20, 2026

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…As external donors shrink creating a huge funding deficit The federal government’s recent allocation of N73.4 billion for tuberculosis (TB) read more N73bn meets N544bn Tuberculosis funding gap: Progress or survival?

NAICOM solvency rules forces insurers to rethink annuity portfolios

March 20, 2026

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A directive by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), compelling life insurance companies to meet specified solvency thresholds or drop their read more NAICOM solvency rules forces insurers to rethink annuity portfolios

Lagos suburbs where renters can find affordable rents

March 20, 2026

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The rental market in many Nigerian cities is apparently in crisis, putting most of the city dwellers, who are in read more Lagos suburbs where renters can find affordable rents

Tinubu’s historic UK visit lures $1.51bn deals

March 20, 2026

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The historic two-day visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom has unlocked total investment commitments worth $1.51 billion, read more Tinubu’s historic UK visit lures $1.51bn deals

Iran to boycott U.S. matches but compete at 2026 World Cup — Taj

March 20, 2026

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Mehdi Taj, President of the Iran Football Federation (FFIRI), has declared that Iran could boycott matches in the United States read more Iran to boycott U.S. matches but compete at 2026 World Cup — Taj

CAF Demands $30m Commitment Fee from Kenya Over AFCON 2027 Hosting

March 20, 2026

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The Confederation of African Football has issued a firm directive to Kenya, urging the country to confirm its commitment to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations by paying a $30 million hosting fee. The warning raises fresh uncertainty over Kenya’s role in the tournament, with CAF making it clear that failure to meet the financial requirement could jeopardize…

GPL : Dramani Wary of Heart of Lions Threat Ahead of Fierce Clash

March 20, 2026

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Didi Dramani has described Heart of Lions as one of the most difficult opponents in the league, warning that his Accra Hearts of Oak side must be at their sharpest in an anticipated high-intensity encounter. The Hearts of Oak coach highlighted the Lions’ compact structure, aggressive approach, and ability to play out from the back as key strengths that…

FIFA Mandates Nigeria, Other Federations To Have Female Coaches for Women Team

March 20, 2026

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World football governing body FIFA has introduced a new rule requiring all teams in its women’s competitions to include female coaches on their technical benches, a move that could significantly impact the development of women’s football in Nigeria. Under the regulation, every team participating in FIFA women’s tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach….

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