Does the link between white potatoes and diabetes extend to non-fried potatoes without butter or sour cream? The trouble for white potatoes began in 2006, when the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study, which had followed the diets and diseases of tens of thousands of women for 20 years, found that greater potato intake was associated with a greater likelihood of…
Nearly two decades after the 2004 recapitalisation that reshaped Nigeria’s banking sector and cut the number of banks from 89 to 25, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, signalled another round in November 2023. By March 2024, the policy was formalised, with a 24-month compliance window from April 1, 2024 to March 31, read more How…
As the 2026 election season heats up, three ministers have resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s administration in anticipation of a strict presidential directive requiring politically ambitious appointees seeking governorship ambition to step down. Adelabu Adelabu, Minister of Power, was the latest candidate to tender his resignation on Tuesday evening to pursue his 2027 governorship ambitions read more Three…
Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs are increasingly ready to scale their businesses, but limited access to finance, governance skills and structured support systems continues to slow the transition from small ventures to lasting enterprises. Across Nigeria, women own roughly 40 percent to 50 percent of small businesses and operate millions of enterprises ranging from informal market stalls read more Nigeria’s…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) and European Investment Bank (EIB) recently announced a €50 million financing initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical value chain. The funding, according to the statement, is designed to improve access to long-term financing for healthcare and pharmaceutical enterprises, support the expansion of local manufacturing capacity, and enhance supply read more BOI,…
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd and Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc dominated capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector in 2025, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In 2025, total capital inflows into Nigeria increased to its highest level in seven years, to $23.21 billion in 2025 from $12.31 billion in 2024. read more Standard…
A moment decades in the making finally arrived as DR Congo sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic extra-time victory over Jamaica. In a tense playoff encounter that stretched into extra time, it was Axel Tuanzebe who etched his name into Congolese football history. The defender forced the ball over the line in the 101st…
Senegal produced a clinical and composed performance to defeat Gambia 3-1 in an entertaining international friendly marked by decisive moments at key stages of the game. The Teranga Lions took the lead just before halftime when Abdoulaye Seck struck in stoppage time (45+2), giving Senegal a deserved advantage after a competitive opening period. Momentum remained firmly with Senegal after…
Egypt delivered a resilient and disciplined performance to secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Spain in an international friendly marked by intense pressure and dramatic moments at both ends. From the outset, Egypt showed composure and defensive organization, absorbing waves of Spanish attacks while looking to exploit opportunities on the counter. Their best chance of the first half fell…
Algeria continued its preparations for the 2026 World Cup with a friendly against Uruguay this Tuesday evening in Turin, Italy. The match ended in a 0‑0 draw, with both sides showing commitment but unable to break the deadlock. From the start, the Fennecs showed intent, taking control of possession and putting pressure on Uruguay’s defense. Despite their dominance, Algeria…
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