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NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourism
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) said yesterday that its investments in healthcare have saved Nigeria about $200 million in foreign exchange outflows associated
Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO
By Damilola Samuel Tobacco-leaf production is declining worldwide but continues to rise in Africa, with the continent recording an almost nine per cent increase between 2012 and 2024, according to
Let ideas dominate the campaigns
The August 19, 2026 date fixed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections has passed. Once again,
For NBC, a time to rise above the puddle, by Okoh Aihe
The bell for political campaigns for the 2027 Elections went off last week. Already cauldrons of political abracadabra are boiling over. Surrogates and infradigs down the political ladder have started
How Aisha Adamu Augie’s Yale Cultural Fellowship Opened New Global Path for CBAAC
The selection of the Director General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Aisha Adamu Augie, for the 2026 Yale Directors Forum marks a significant step
Korea Republic Force Falconets to 1-1 Draw
Nigeria and South Korea ended it 1-1 in the two teams’ final friendly game ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Forward Mary Mamudu was
LOC to Use EKO 2026 to Drive School Sports Devt
The maiden National Intermediate Games, tagged EKO 2026, will go beyond the competition arena by fostering the development of school sports and creating a sustainable pathway for identifying and nurturing young
Man City Agree £125m Fee for Chelsea’s Fernandez
Manchester City have agreed to pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a then-British record fee
Jesus Joins Barcelona
Gabriel Jesus said he took a pay cut to ensure he landed his “dream” transfer after signing for Barcelona from Arsenal on Tuesday. Jesus has joined Barça on a three-year
Super Eagles Forward, Femi Azeez, Seals Record £15m Move to Brighton
Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal to sign Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez from EFL Championship side Millwall. According to BBC Sport, Brighton have reached an agreement
