Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services. The affected services allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. However, the company noted that customers will continue to enjoy uninterrupted access to airtime and data purchases through …

For the first time since the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League, a Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman, will be on match day duty when the best stars in Europe converge for the semi-final of the biggest club tournament in the world. Lookman’s Atletico Madrid will have to contend with Arsenal in one …

The race for the European Champions League has reached the last four with holders, Paris Saint Germain, English side, Arsenal, German champions, Bayern Munich and Spanish side, Atletico Madrid, ready or the semi-final ties. PSG edged Liverpool 4-0 on aggregate, while Arsenal eliminated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 over two legs. It …

  Multi-functional holding company, Stafolga Group, has thrown its weight behind Kwara State Football Association Cup after announcing its first ever sponsorship worth N50million, With interests in oil and gas, engineering, real estate and media, Stafolga, has now turned to football to enhance the quality o the competition. Speaking at …

Nubank, one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, has expanded its sports presence with the acquisition of the naming rights to Allianz Parque, home ground of Palmeiras, in a long‑term partnership signed with WTorre, the company that manages the venue. It was also called Arena Palmeiras. The move …

  US sportswear brand, Nike, is set to return as Official Match Ball supplier for the UEFA Champions League from 2027 through 2031. Nike will have to design a new ball as Adidas hold rights to the current star design. The iconic Champions League ball will be redesigned next year …

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition …

Football legend, Lionel Messi, delivered his first goal a precise header at Inter Miami’s new state-of-the-art stadium, Nu Stadium, as global attention on the club continuing to grow with his presence at the Major League Soccer side, partly owned by football celebrity, David Beckham. Messi continues to excite the fans …

Innovative Inter Lagos have gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League to boost Lagos’ status after sharing points with neighbours, Smart City, in a Nigeria National match. With Inter’s promotion, the Lagos derby in the NPFL resumes next season with the presence of Ikorodu City, who already play home …

  Lesser-known Nigerian side, Gaiters FC, delivered a breathtaking performance to etch their name into the record books with a staggering 24-0 victory, in Nigeria’s FA Cup, in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria, that will be talked about for years to come. Skipper Omotayo Abubakar scored 10 goals to showcase his …