Tag: Nigeria

2023 World Cup: It’ll be a tough game – Alozie anticipates a stiff test against England.

Michelle Alozie, a Super Falcons defender, is looking forward to a difficult test against England on Monday. The West Africans will face the Three Lionesses in a last-16 match at…

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Women’s AfroBasket 2023: D’Tigress defeats Rwanda to get to the final for the fourth time in a row

Nigeria's D'Tigress defeated Rwanda 79-48 on Thursday night to guarantee their spot in the 2023 Women's Afro Basketball Championship final. Now, Rena Wakama's team has advanced to a record-tying fourth…

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World Bank President Ajay Banga To Visit Nigeria, Create More Jobs

Ajay Banga, the president of the World Bank, will spend three days in Nigeria as part of a global tour to create a new playbook for the organization. While in…

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Ex-Falcons goalie Ayegba says Nigeria vs. England is “50-50” in the 2023 World Cup.

Former Super Falcons goalkeeper Racheal Ayegba thinks either way his nation and England can win their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match. At Brisbane's Lang Park on…

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After a scoreless draw with Ireland, the Super Falcons advance to the women’s world cup knockout stages.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, who drew 0-0 with the Republic of Ireland on Monday, advanced to the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout rounds. Nigeria became the first African nation…

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2023 World Cup: Super Falcons of Nigeria defeat Australia to win Group B

At the Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated Australia 3-2 in a match for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Uchenna Kanu scored an equalizer for Nigeria just…

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2023 World Cup: Australia’s duo will not face the Super Falcons

At the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Australia's Mary Fowler and Aivi Luik will not participate in the Matildas' Group B match against Nigeria. At Brisbane Stadium on Thursday, the…

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Super Falcons midfielder Ayinde is keen to play Australia at the 2023 World Cup.

Β Halimat Ayinde is keen to taste action at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The talented midfielder missed Nigeria’s opening fixture against Canada due to…

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Senate probes alleged bribery of IPPIS executives

The Senate is investigating allegations of bribery and corruption by staff of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) officials at various universities. The alleged action by the officials had…

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Nigeria loses N150 billion in four months to gas flaring, according to NOSDRA

Between January and April 2023, oil and gas companies doing business in Nigeria flared 92.3 million standard cubic feet of gas, or mscf, estimated to be worth N150.8 billion. The…

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