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The Super Falcons bounced back from their opening defeat with a resilient 1-0 victory over Zambia, as Asisat Oshoala’s early goal secured three vital points despite Nigeria playing most of the match with 10 players.

Team Nigeria continued its impressive Commonwealth Games campaign with Chukwuebuka Enekwechi becoming Nigeria’s first men’s shot put champion, Tobi Amusan claiming bronze in the 100m hurdles, and the mixed 4x400m relay quartet setting a new Commonwealth Games record ahead of the final.

McDonald’s has named Nigerian-born strategist Ugwechi Amadi as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. With an impressive career spanning LIV Golf, Nike and Boston Consulting Group, she will help shape the fast-food giant’s global strategy, innovation agenda and future growth.

The Nigerian Bar Association has entered a new chapter with the election of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, but decades earlier, Dame Priscilla Kuye made history as the association’s first female president. From breaking barriers in legal leadership to defending the rule of law during military rule, her legacy remains one of Nigeria’s most significant legal milestones.

A 17-year-old Nigerian has turned a simple community problem into an award-winning innovation. Abdullah Ajala beat more than 1,000 developers to win the Nomba x DevCareer Hackathon with PayWise, an AI-powered WhatsApp assistant that helps small businesses manage customer debts using voice notes in local languages.

What happens when a child who watched tomatoes spoil decides to change the future of farming? Meet Shifra Ainomugisha, the Ugandan entrepreneur behind Solafam, whose solar-powered and AI-driven solutions are helping smallholder farmers reduce post-harvest losses, increase incomes and build climate resilience. Her work has earned her the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year award.

Kayinsola Ajayi added another medal to Team Nigeria’s impressive Commonwealth Games campaign, winning bronze in the men’s 100m final. Although he entered the race as one of the favourites, the Nigerian sprinter settled for third as Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme stormed to a Games record in Glasgow.

The first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone has arrived, giving fans a glimpse into the magical world of Orïsha. From Thuso Mbedu’s lead role and a star-studded cast to Tems’ soundtrack influence and Ayra Starr’s acting debut, here are five key things to know about the highly anticipated fantasy film.

The World Bank Group has opened applications for its Africa Fellowship Programme 2027, offering young African PhD candidates and recent graduates a six-month opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global development. Here’s everything you need to know, including eligibility, benefits and the application deadline.

Caring for ageing parents and recovering loved ones is becoming more complex as families balance work, distance, and everyday responsibilities. In this feature, we explore how Bethcare Solutions is helping Nigerian families access professional, compassionate home care that complements family support while preserving dignity, comfort, and peace of mind.