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FIFA has approved a normalisation committee to oversee the Nigeria Football Federation following a leadership crisis that disrupted its electoral process. The committee’s members will be appointed jointly by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football, with fresh elections expected before the mandate expires on 31 May 2027.
The 10th Calabar Entertainment Conference opened in Cross River State on Friday, bringing creative professionals and emerging talents together as MultiChoice Nigeria renewed its partnership with the event for a tenth consecutive year. The two-day programme combines industry discussions and networking with a festival celebrating music, culture and entertainment.
Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola case in more than a decade has raised concerns over delayed diagnosis and the challenges of tracing people who may have been exposed. The patient was tested 13 days after symptoms reportedly began, prompting renewed scrutiny of early detection and preparedness as health authorities work to prevent further transmission.
Nigeria and the UK strengthen cooperation on AI governance, international standards and digital transformation through a workshop involving BSI and NCAIR.
US President Donald Trump has criticised NBA star LeBron James over his movements during the American national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game, accusing the basketball player of disrespecting the country and calling for an apology. James later dismissed the controversy as a “slow news day” after helping Philadelphia secure a comeback victory
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that the sharp depreciation of the naira has weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power and intensified economic hardship. His remarks have renewed debate over the impact of subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms on household welfare.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to make Nigeria’s preliminary register of more than 103 million voters accessible for public scrutiny, raising concerns about voters’ ability to verify their details before the 2027 general elections.
African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore says his party’s request to use the Presidential Villa for its 2027 campaign council inauguration is based on equal access to public institutions, arguing that opposition parties should receive the same consideration as the ruling APC.
Nigeria has urged African countries to resolve boundary disputes through negotiation and greater involvement of border communities. At the 2026 Abidjan Border Forum, the National Boundary Commission highlighted the Nigeria–Cameroon experience as an example of how diplomacy can support peaceful relations and cross-border cooperation.
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria says 17,866 locally manufactured products from 8,634 companies have been certified or revalidated under its MANCAP scheme, as the agency renews efforts to improve product quality, protect consumers and strengthen confidence in Nigerian-made goods.
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