https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-joins-2-other-countries-in-exclusive-world-cup-group-aa15bc6 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T12:32:42.293Z Falconets poised to extend ever-present U-20 Women’s World Cup record https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-joins-2-other-countries-in-exclusive-world-cup-group-aa15bc6Falconets poised to extend ever-present U-20 Women’s World Cup record https://briefingafrica.com/story/video-kwam1-cry-on-stage-after-hearing-news-of-ogogo-s-1f4e9d5 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T12:17:49.207Z KWAM 1 turns tearful on stage following news of Ogogo’s death https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/video-kwam1-cry-on-stage-after-hearing-news-of-ogogo-s-1f4e9d5KWAM 1 turns tearful on stage following news of Ogogo’s death https://briefingafrica.com/story/2026-ballon-d-8217-or-top-5-favourites-ahead-of-shortlist-7442d00 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T12:02:50.637Z Ballon d’Or debate intensifies as 2026 shortlist announcement approaches https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/2026-ballon-d-8217-or-top-5-favourites-ahead-of-shortlist-7442d00Ballon d’Or debate intensifies as 2026 shortlist announcement approaches https://briefingafrica.com/story/taiwo-hassan-ogogo-buried-in-ilaro-amid-tears-tributes-a6ea63a BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T11:47:38.505Z Actor Taiwo Hassan laid to rest in Ilaro, Vanguard reports https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/taiwo-hassan-ogogo-buried-in-ilaro-amid-tears-tributes-a6ea63aActor Taiwo Hassan laid to rest in Ilaro, Vanguard reports https://briefingafrica.com/story/72-year-old-brighton-fan-dies-while-leaving-stadium-after-villa-e15230f BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T11:32:53.317Z Brighton supporter, 72, dies after becoming unwell following Aston Villa match https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/72-year-old-brighton-fan-dies-while-leaving-stadium-after-villa-e15230fBrighton supporter, 72, dies after becoming unwell following Aston Villa match https://briefingafrica.com/story/the-new-rules-of-respect-across-generations-56427a4 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T11:17:40.584Z Leadership faces shifting expectations of respect between generations https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/the-new-rules-of-respect-across-generations-56427a4Leadership faces shifting expectations of respect between generations https://briefingafrica.com/story/man-city-edge-bournemouth-in-maresca-s-winning-premier-league-debut-21afe74 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T11:02:56.126Z Late Guehi and Josko goals give Manchester City opening win over Bournemouth https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/man-city-edge-bournemouth-in-maresca-s-winning-premier-league-debut-21afe74Late Guehi and Josko goals give Manchester City opening win over Bournemouth https://briefingafrica.com/story/obi-rejects-atiku-8217-s-subsidy-plan-faults-mismanagement-of-savings-ab8e8c3 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T10:47:28.763Z Obi challenges Atiku’s subsidy proposal and handling of savings https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/obi-rejects-atiku-8217-s-subsidy-plan-faults-mismanagement-of-savings-ab8e8c3Obi challenges Atiku’s subsidy proposal and handling of savings https://briefingafrica.com/story/aviation-safety-group-urges-immediate-payment-for-defunct-nigeria-airways-workers-628997f BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T10:32:43.641Z Safety group presses for payment of more than 4,000 former Nigeria Airways workers https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/aviation-safety-group-urges-immediate-payment-for-defunct-nigeria-airways-workers-628997fSafety group presses for payment of more than 4,000 former Nigeria Airways workers https://briefingafrica.com/story/what-is-nigeria-s-education-system-producing-for-the-labour-market-dc63a76 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T10:17:43.347Z Nigeria’s rising qualifications are not translating into job-ready skills, commentary argues https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/what-is-nigeria-s-education-system-producing-for-the-labour-market-dc63a76Nigeria’s rising qualifications are not translating into job-ready skills, commentary argues https://briefingafrica.com/story/la-liga-alvarez-booed-by-atletico-madrid-fans-in-villarreal-draw-d260af2 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T10:02:39.180Z Álvarez jeered as Atlético Madrid and Villarreal share four goals https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/la-liga-alvarez-booed-by-atletico-madrid-fans-in-villarreal-draw-d260af2Álvarez jeered as Atlético Madrid and Villarreal share four goals https://briefingafrica.com/story/sowore-amaechi-clash-over-experience-governance-ahead-of-2027-60f1b6e BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T09:47:42.941Z Sowore and Amaechi dispute governance credentials in run-up to 2027 https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/sowore-amaechi-clash-over-experience-governance-ahead-of-2027-60f1b6eSowore and Amaechi dispute governance credentials in run-up to 2027 https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-s-subsidy-debate-pits-cheaper-petrol-against-reform-gains-7faa4a3 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T09:32:39.499Z Nigeria weighs pump-price relief against preserving fuel-market changes https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-s-subsidy-debate-pits-cheaper-petrol-against-reform-gains-7faa4a3Nigeria weighs pump-price relief against preserving fuel-market changes https://briefingafrica.com/story/philips-nigerian-football-will-bounce-back-d56f8fb BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T09:17:44.968Z Nigeria Pitch Awards president backs football recovery https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/philips-nigerian-football-will-bounce-back-d56f8fbNigeria Pitch Awards president backs football recovery https://briefingafrica.com/story/fake-agency-discoveries-deepen-questions-over-nigeria-s-public-sector-controls-3a58a3d BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T09:02:47.404Z New fictitious body report puts Nigeria’s public-sector oversight under scrutiny https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/fake-agency-discoveries-deepen-questions-over-nigeria-s-public-sector-controls-3a58a3dNew fictitious body report puts Nigeria’s public-sector oversight under scrutiny https://briefingafrica.com/story/judiciary-must-remain-independent-to-protect-democracy-weah-tells-nba-1bc0684 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T08:47:36.150Z Weah urges political leaders to defend judicial autonomy and democratic safeguards https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/judiciary-must-remain-independent-to-protect-democracy-weah-tells-nba-1bc0684Weah urges political leaders to defend judicial autonomy and democratic safeguards https://briefingafrica.com/story/four-arrested-over-suspected-poisoning-of-elephants-in-kenya-6ba30ae BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T08:32:47.401Z Four detained as Kenya investigates possible pesticide link to elephant deaths https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/four-arrested-over-suspected-poisoning-of-elephants-in-kenya-6ba30aeFour detained as Kenya investigates possible pesticide link to elephant deaths https://briefingafrica.com/story/dolly-parton-country-music-icon-dies-at-80-after-a-remarkable-1aba653 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T08:17:57.095Z Dolly Parton dies aged 80, Africanews reports https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/dolly-parton-country-music-icon-dies-at-80-after-a-remarkable-1aba653Dolly Parton dies aged 80, Africanews reports https://briefingafrica.com/story/beating-the-sunday-scaries-finding-fulfilment-to-end-the-dread-37d8334 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T08:02:47.802Z Recurring workweek dread puts career fulfilment in focus https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/beating-the-sunday-scaries-finding-fulfilment-to-end-the-dread-37d8334Recurring workweek dread puts career fulfilment in focus https://briefingafrica.com/story/why-african-stocks-are-beating-global-markets-c10cd9b BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T07:47:33.430Z African equities draw attention as report points to global outperformance https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/why-african-stocks-are-beating-global-markets-c10cd9bAfrican equities draw attention as report points to global outperformance https://briefingafrica.com/story/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-international-response-to-deadly-ebola-outbreak-df6c5c0 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T07:32:30.672Z Pope urges global action over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-international-response-to-deadly-ebola-outbreak-df6c5c0Pope urges global action over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-turns-back-to-petrol-imports-as-local-supply-falls-f9e5284 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T07:17:44.009Z Nigeria returns to petrol imports after domestic supply drops 21% https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-turns-back-to-petrol-imports-as-local-supply-falls-f9e5284Nigeria returns to petrol imports after domestic supply drops 21% https://briefingafrica.com/story/he-paved-the-way-for-many-actress-toyosi-adesanya-honours-late-bf84980 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T07:03:01.016Z Toyosi Adesanya remembers mentor Taiwo Hassan at Ogun burial https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/he-paved-the-way-for-many-actress-toyosi-adesanya-honours-late-bf84980Toyosi Adesanya remembers mentor Taiwo Hassan at Ogun burial https://briefingafrica.com/story/atiku-lagos-mourn-veteran-actor-ogogo-57e1c28 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T06:47:40.237Z Atiku and Lagos government pay tribute after actor Taiwo Hassan’s death https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/atiku-lagos-mourn-veteran-actor-ogogo-57e1c28Atiku and Lagos government pay tribute after actor Taiwo Hassan’s death https://briefingafrica.com/story/tributes-as-nollywood-ogun-mourn-ogogo-at-66-84d4401 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T06:32:28.144Z Nollywood actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan dies aged 66 https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/tributes-as-nollywood-ogun-mourn-ogogo-at-66-84d4401Nollywood actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan dies aged 66 https://briefingafrica.com/story/video-late-actor-ogogo-8217-s-remains-arrive-hometown-for-burial-0c26dfe BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T06:17:30.111Z Taiwo Hassan’s remains arrive in Ilaro for burial https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/video-late-actor-ogogo-8217-s-remains-arrive-hometown-for-burial-0c26dfeTaiwo Hassan’s remains arrive in Ilaro for burial https://briefingafrica.com/story/life-too-short-nollywood-actor-ijebu-urges-forgiveness-after-ogogo-s-6d7dc71 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T06:02:23.131Z Ijebu seeks forgiveness following reported death of veteran actor Ogogo https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/life-too-short-nollywood-actor-ijebu-urges-forgiveness-after-ogogo-s-6d7dc71Ijebu seeks forgiveness following reported death of veteran actor Ogogo https://briefingafrica.com/story/lagos-mourns-veteran-actor-taiwo-hassan-ogogo-ec7d27c BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T05:47:18.603Z Tributes in Lagos follow reported death of actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/lagos-mourns-veteran-actor-taiwo-hassan-ogogo-ec7d27cTributes in Lagos follow reported death of actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ https://briefingafrica.com/story/video-ogogo-s-wife-weeps-as-late-actor-is-buried-3e8644c BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T05:32:23.125Z Ogogo’s wife mourns at veteran actor’s burial in Ilaro https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/video-ogogo-s-wife-weeps-as-late-actor-is-buried-3e8644cOgogo’s wife mourns at veteran actor’s burial in Ilaro https://briefingafrica.com/story/ogogo-used-his-talent-to-tell-nigerian-stories-tinubu-mourns-veteran-bfabd9e BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T05:17:16.259Z Tinubu pays tribute to Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/ogogo-used-his-talent-to-tell-nigerian-stories-tinubu-mourns-veteran-bfabd9eTinubu pays tribute to Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo https://briefingafrica.com/story/photos-nollywood-stars-family-friends-gather-to-bid-ogogo-farewell-098cc87 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T05:02:28.159Z Nollywood figures join family and friends to farewell Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan in Ilaro https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/photos-nollywood-stars-family-friends-gather-to-bid-ogogo-farewell-098cc87Nollywood figures join family and friends to farewell Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan in Ilaro https://briefingafrica.com/story/open-more-doors-nurture-more-talents-funke-akindele-says-birthday-prayer-9b0ec63 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T04:47:50.061Z Funke Akindele marks birthday with prayer to support emerging talent https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/open-more-doors-nurture-more-talents-funke-akindele-says-birthday-prayer-9b0ec63Funke Akindele marks birthday with prayer to support emerging talent https://briefingafrica.com/story/kwam1-breaks-down-in-tears-on-stage-over-ogogo-s-death-948e66d BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T04:32:25.113Z KWAM1 becomes emotional on stage after news of Ogogo’s death https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/kwam1-breaks-down-in-tears-on-stage-over-ogogo-s-death-948e66dKWAM1 becomes emotional on stage after news of Ogogo’s death https://briefingafrica.com/story/throwback-ogogo-s-i-would-vomit-blood-account-resurfaces-after-death-f3ffcda BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T04:17:30.906Z Ogogo’s account of prolonged illness draws renewed attention after reported death https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/throwback-ogogo-s-i-would-vomit-blood-account-resurfaces-after-death-f3ffcdaOgogo’s account of prolonged illness draws renewed attention after reported death https://briefingafrica.com/story/cricket-nigeria-u-19-girls-eye-world-cup-return-a6818fa BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T04:02:19.870Z Nigeria’s U-19 cricketers set sights on another World Cup appearance https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/cricket-nigeria-u-19-girls-eye-world-cup-return-a6818faNigeria’s U-19 cricketers set sights on another World Cup appearance https://briefingafrica.com/story/la-liga-adeyemi-scores-on-debut-as-barcelona-trounce-elche-5-d5b4a9d BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T03:47:30.150Z Adeyemi nets on Barcelona debut in five-goal win over Elche https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/la-liga-adeyemi-scores-on-debut-as-barcelona-trounce-elche-5-d5b4a9dAdeyemi nets on Barcelona debut in five-goal win over Elche https://briefingafrica.com/story/from-messi-to-ferdinand-14-disastrous-debuts-in-football-history-eedfc68 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T03:32:26.316Z Messi red card and Ferdinand setback feature in debut-day football roundup https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/from-messi-to-ferdinand-14-disastrous-debuts-in-football-history-eedfc68Messi red card and Ferdinand setback feature in debut-day football roundup https://briefingafrica.com/story/chelsea-must-compete-at-top-of-premier-league-morgan-rogers-f79d87e BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T03:28:20.054Z Rogers says Chelsea should target Premier League’s leading positions https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/chelsea-must-compete-at-top-of-premier-league-morgan-rogers-f79d87eRogers says Chelsea should target Premier League’s leading positions https://briefingafrica.com/story/ligue-1-psg-have-won-nothing-enrique-warns-players-after-rennes-3fbb23e BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T03:13:19.356Z Enrique tells PSG to resist complacency after Rennes stalemate https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/ligue-1-psg-have-won-nothing-enrique-warns-players-after-rennes-3fbb23eEnrique tells PSG to resist complacency after Rennes stalemate https://briefingafrica.com/story/uefa-sets-september-2-deadline-for-champions-league-squad-registration-fc9fdbd BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T02:57:58.732Z Champions League clubs given 2 September squad registration deadline https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/uefa-sets-september-2-deadline-for-champions-league-squad-registration-fc9fdbdChampions League clubs given 2 September squad registration deadline https://briefingafrica.com/story/dean-defends-aina-s-yellow-card-in-leeds-defeat-5313ffa BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T02:43:10.568Z Mike Dean backs yellow-card decision in Ola Aina incident https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/dean-defends-aina-s-yellow-card-in-leeds-defeat-5313ffaMike Dean backs yellow-card decision in Ola Aina incident https://briefingafrica.com/story/i-wasn-t-sure-i-scored-ajayi-94c4cb4 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T02:27:53.551Z Ajayi reveals uncertainty over Hull City opener against Manchester United https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/i-wasn-t-sure-i-scored-ajayi-94c4cb4Ajayi reveals uncertainty over Hull City opener against Manchester United https://briefingafrica.com/story/okoye-happy-with-como-draw-740decb BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T02:13:20.361Z Maduka Okoye welcomes Udinese’s 1-1 result against Como https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/okoye-happy-with-como-draw-740decbMaduka Okoye welcomes Udinese’s 1-1 result against Como https://briefingafrica.com/story/osimhen-can-end-man-united-s-woes-30afffc BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T01:57:52.726Z Turkish pundit backs Victor Osimhen as answer to Manchester United’s attack https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/osimhen-can-end-man-united-s-woes-30afffcTurkish pundit backs Victor Osimhen as answer to Manchester United’s attack https://briefingafrica.com/story/how-carlos-baleba-s-arrival-could-transform-man-united-s-midfield-814aaf0 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T01:43:07.474Z Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/how-carlos-baleba-s-arrival-could-transform-man-united-s-midfield-814aaf0Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-may-have-escaped-fiscal-cliff-now-build-an-economy-worth-d2b5e3f BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T01:27:56.660Z Nigeria faces a new economic test after major fiscal and currency changes https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-may-have-escaped-fiscal-cliff-now-build-an-economy-worth-d2b5e3fNigeria faces a new economic test after major fiscal and currency changes https://briefingafrica.com/story/bus-fares-rise-39-okada-costs-52-as-nigerian-businesses-seek-ecb1335 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T01:13:04.583Z Nigerian urban bus fares climb nearly 39% as delivery costs come under pressure https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/bus-fares-rise-39-okada-costs-52-as-nigerian-businesses-seek-ecb1335Nigerian urban bus fares climb nearly 39% as delivery costs come under pressure https://briefingafrica.com/story/oyo-phc-engages-viya-health-over-access-expansion-to-who-pre-d7fde64 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T00:57:48.151Z Oyo PHC and VIYA Health discuss wider access to family planning product https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/oyo-phc-engages-viya-health-over-access-expansion-to-who-pre-d7fde64Oyo PHC and VIYA Health discuss wider access to family planning product https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigerian-designer-adedayo-ilori-takes-center-stage-at-african-fashion-week-07bd276 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T00:43:18.617Z Lagos label Dimeji Ilori presents latest collection at London fashion event https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigerian-designer-adedayo-ilori-takes-center-stage-at-african-fashion-week-07bd276Lagos label Dimeji Ilori presents latest collection at London fashion event https://briefingafrica.com/story/how-five-south-east-states-abandoned-universal-insurance-till-death-8866d54 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T00:27:50.039Z Universal Insurance policyholders await liquidator after NAICOM revokes licence https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/how-five-south-east-states-abandoned-universal-insurance-till-death-8866d54Universal Insurance policyholders await liquidator after NAICOM revokes licence https://briefingafrica.com/story/chi-urges-insurers-to-turn-recapitalisation-into-growth-deeper-market-penetration-ba5bcad BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-27T00:13:09.731Z CHI calls for recapitalisation to deliver insurance-sector expansion https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/chi-urges-insurers-to-turn-recapitalisation-into-growth-deeper-market-penetration-ba5bcadCHI calls for recapitalisation to deliver insurance-sector expansion https://briefingafrica.com/story/world-in-brief-uk-backs-ukraine-un-peacekeepers-killed-ghana-goldbod-6890bd6 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T23:57:58.397Z UK support for Ukraine highlighted as other global developments await detail https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/world-in-brief-uk-backs-ukraine-un-peacekeepers-killed-ghana-goldbod-6890bd6UK support for Ukraine highlighted as other global developments await detail https://briefingafrica.com/story/you-don-8217-t-need-millions-to-start-building-wealth-573221a BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T23:43:02.370Z Starting to invest may not require millions, BusinessDay opinion argues https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/you-don-8217-t-need-millions-to-start-building-wealth-573221aStarting to invest may not require millions, BusinessDay opinion argues https://briefingafrica.com/story/mergers-038-acquisitions-deals-face-different-tax-bills-under-nigeria-s-f6cb5ba BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T23:27:47.246Z Deal structure takes on greater tax importance for Nigerian companies https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/mergers-038-acquisitions-deals-face-different-tax-bills-under-nigeria-s-f6cb5baDeal structure takes on greater tax importance for Nigerian companies https://briefingafrica.com/story/mikel-obi-calls-for-radical-overhaul-of-nigerian-football-demands-nff-5931b6a BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T23:12:56.106Z Mikel urges leadership change and broad reforms in Nigerian football https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/mikel-obi-calls-for-radical-overhaul-of-nigerian-football-demands-nff-5931b6aMikel urges leadership change and broad reforms in Nigerian football https://briefingafrica.com/story/edo-takes-10-stake-in-200mw-power-plant-to-boost-supply-415d1fc BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T22:57:54.350Z Edo acquires 10% interest in developing 200MW power project https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/edo-takes-10-stake-in-200mw-power-plant-to-boost-supply-415d1fcEdo acquires 10% interest in developing 200MW power project https://briefingafrica.com/story/afreximbank-profit-jumps-30-in-h1-on-higher-lending-72dd053 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T22:43:10.094Z Afreximbank reports $534.7m first-half net income after 30% rise https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/afreximbank-profit-jumps-30-in-h1-on-higher-lending-72dd053Afreximbank reports $534.7m first-half net income after 30% rise https://briefingafrica.com/story/kenya-s-crypto-party-is-over-now-comes-the-compliance-bill-91f33c8 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T22:28:08.206Z Kenya’s virtual asset firms face a new compliance test https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/kenya-s-crypto-party-is-over-now-comes-the-compliance-bill-91f33c8Kenya’s virtual asset firms face a new compliance test https://briefingafrica.com/story/alonso-starts-chelsea-reign-with-victory-over-fulham-cee76f3 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T22:22:48.760Z Chelsea edge Fulham 3-2 in Alonso’s first match as manager https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/alonso-starts-chelsea-reign-with-victory-over-fulham-cee76f3Chelsea edge Fulham 3-2 in Alonso’s first match as manager https://briefingafrica.com/story/akure-new-flyover-will-reposition-ondo-8217-s-economic-growth-aiyedatiwa-df563a3 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T22:08:21.550Z Aiyedatiwa launches 2.38km flyover project in Akure https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/akure-new-flyover-will-reposition-ondo-8217-s-economic-growth-aiyedatiwa-df563a3Aiyedatiwa launches 2.38km flyover project in Akure https://briefingafrica.com/story/from-cardboard-to-cosplay-kenya-s-anime-fans-turn-creativity-into-2ee0f58 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T21:52:50.223Z Nairobi cosplay gathering showcases Kenyan fans’ craft and imagination https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/from-cardboard-to-cosplay-kenya-s-anime-fans-turn-creativity-into-2ee0f58Nairobi cosplay gathering showcases Kenyan fans’ craft and imagination https://briefingafrica.com/story/drc-m23-agree-peace-roadmap-as-doha-talks-seek-to-regain-4921a26 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T21:37:48.367Z DR Congo and M23 set roadmap to advance Doha peace process https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/drc-m23-agree-peace-roadmap-as-doha-talks-seek-to-regain-4921a26DR Congo and M23 set roadmap to advance Doha peace process https://briefingafrica.com/story/tax-ombud-s-drive-to-increase-compliance-gets-nba-support-dd63d2a BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T21:22:59.721Z Nigerian lawyers back Tax Ombud’s push for stronger tax compliance https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/tax-ombud-s-drive-to-increase-compliance-gets-nba-support-dd63d2aNigerian lawyers back Tax Ombud’s push for stronger tax compliance https://briefingafrica.com/story/beyond-flying-how-aerowest-2026-aims-to-link-caribbean-west-african-5f97e85 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T21:07:54.138Z AeroWest 2026 targets closer tourism links between West Africa and the Caribbean https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/beyond-flying-how-aerowest-2026-aims-to-link-caribbean-west-african-5f97e85AeroWest 2026 targets closer tourism links between West Africa and the Caribbean https://briefingafrica.com/story/drc-who-updates-ebola-recommendations-for-member-states-7ca315e BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T20:53:16.608Z WHO revises temporary Ebola guidance as DRC outbreak spreads https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/drc-who-updates-ebola-recommendations-for-member-states-7ca315eWHO revises temporary Ebola guidance as DRC outbreak spreads https://briefingafrica.com/story/ruth-owojaiye-to-chart-new-course-for-nigeria-s-export-led-c857938 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T20:38:02.729Z Ruth Owojaiye takes over as MANEG chair https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/ruth-owojaiye-to-chart-new-course-for-nigeria-s-export-led-c857938Ruth Owojaiye takes over as MANEG chair https://briefingafrica.com/story/nrs-reforms-rewriting-the-playbook-for-investors-63cb6d5 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T20:23:17.834Z Investors await detail on how NRS reforms could alter tax decisions https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nrs-reforms-rewriting-the-playbook-for-investors-63cb6d5Investors await detail on how NRS reforms could alter tax decisions https://briefingafrica.com/story/anambra-lga-poll-we-are-ready-for-saturday-exercise-with-sensitive-06475d2 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T20:08:23.790Z ANSIEC says sensitive materials are ready for Anambra council poll https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/anambra-lga-poll-we-are-ready-for-saturday-exercise-with-sensitive-06475d2ANSIEC says sensitive materials are ready for Anambra council poll https://briefingafrica.com/story/641-teenagers-gain-hands-on-skills-at-abuja-skills-acquisition-scheme-f64136f BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T19:53:47.738Z Abuja vocational programme exposes 641 teenagers to practical skills https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/641-teenagers-gain-hands-on-skills-at-abuja-skills-acquisition-scheme-f64136fAbuja vocational programme exposes 641 teenagers to practical skills https://briefingafrica.com/story/e-procurement-in-nigeria-from-digital-adoption-to-real-accountability-123499b BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T19:37:57.822Z Nigeria’s procurement digitalisation has yet to deliver consistent transparency https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/e-procurement-in-nigeria-from-digital-adoption-to-real-accountability-123499bNigeria’s procurement digitalisation has yet to deliver consistent transparency https://briefingafrica.com/story/kidnapping-crisis-worsens-rural-health-workers-shortage-d1d521d BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T19:23:09.460Z Insecurity threatens to deepen Nigeria’s rural health staffing gap https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/kidnapping-crisis-worsens-rural-health-workers-shortage-d1d521dInsecurity threatens to deepen Nigeria’s rural health staffing gap https://briefingafrica.com/story/opportunity-calls-as-rent-growth-strengthens-case-for-more-investments-1eae0f8 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T19:08:48.014Z Rising rents put larger residential assets on investors’ radar https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/opportunity-calls-as-rent-growth-strengthens-case-for-more-investments-1eae0f8Rising rents put larger residential assets on investors’ radar https://briefingafrica.com/story/mixta-africa-hails-fg-s-housing-reform-canvasses-sustainable-construction-finance-71296df BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T18:54:05.504Z Mixta Africa backs Nigeria’s planned housing reforms, urges sustainable construction funding https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/mixta-africa-hails-fg-s-housing-reform-canvasses-sustainable-construction-finance-71296dfMixta Africa backs Nigeria’s planned housing reforms, urges sustainable construction funding https://briefingafrica.com/story/survey-reveals-62-of-west-african-workers-receive-no-workplace-malaria-5b4f506 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T18:39:34.766Z Most surveyed West African workers report no employer malaria support https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/survey-reveals-62-of-west-african-workers-receive-no-workplace-malaria-5b4f506Most surveyed West African workers report no employer malaria support https://briefingafrica.com/story/fiberone-expands-to-seven-nigerian-states-steps-up-community-investment-ee00703 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T18:23:55.312Z FiberOne plans broadband rollout in seven additional Nigerian states https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/fiberone-expands-to-seven-nigerian-states-steps-up-community-investment-ee00703FiberOne plans broadband rollout in seven additional Nigerian states https://briefingafrica.com/story/tony-elumelu-first-names-and-the-nigerian-culture-of-respect-490238f BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T18:09:17.331Z Debate over addressing Tony Elumelu highlights differing ideas of respect https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/tony-elumelu-first-names-and-the-nigerian-culture-of-respect-490238fDebate over addressing Tony Elumelu highlights differing ideas of respect https://briefingafrica.com/story/szoboszlai-penalty-rescues-liverpool-in-iraola-s-debut-9082839 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T17:53:55.320Z Late Szoboszlai penalty earns Liverpool draw at Newcastle https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/szoboszlai-penalty-rescues-liverpool-in-iraola-s-debut-9082839Late Szoboszlai penalty earns Liverpool draw at Newcastle https://briefingafrica.com/story/developer-raises-investor-confidence-with-100-acres-allocation-at-cocoa-republiq-c933561 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T17:36:57.110Z GestPoint reports 100-acre allocation at Cocoa RepubliQ https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/developer-raises-investor-confidence-with-100-acres-allocation-at-cocoa-republiq-c933561GestPoint reports 100-acre allocation at Cocoa RepubliQ https://briefingafrica.com/story/baecc-reaffirms-commitment-to-the-timely-delivery-of-the-benin-asaba-04ba24e BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T17:21:46.428Z BAECC restates delivery pledge for Benin-Asaba road project after protest https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/baecc-reaffirms-commitment-to-the-timely-delivery-of-the-benin-asaba-04ba24eBAECC restates delivery pledge for Benin-Asaba road project after protest https://briefingafrica.com/story/four-key-premier-league-talking-points-this-weekend-206c352 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T17:06:35.982Z Iraola and Maresca record contrasting starts as Premier League returns https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/four-key-premier-league-talking-points-this-weekend-206c352Iraola and Maresca record contrasting starts as Premier League returns https://briefingafrica.com/story/xiaomi-puts-7-500mah-battery-45w-charging-at-heart-of-redmi-4234fc2 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T16:51:33.480Z Xiaomi centres Nigeria’s Redmi 17 push on 7,500mAh battery https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/xiaomi-puts-7-500mah-battery-45w-charging-at-heart-of-redmi-4234fc2Xiaomi centres Nigeria’s Redmi 17 push on 7,500mAh battery https://briefingafrica.com/story/fg-trains-500-women-youths-in-ogun-to-boost-vegetable-production-e5468fb BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T16:37:44.162Z Federal programme equips 500 Ogun women and youths with vegetable-growing skills https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/fg-trains-500-women-youths-in-ogun-to-boost-vegetable-production-e5468fbFederal programme equips 500 Ogun women and youths with vegetable-growing skills https://briefingafrica.com/story/us-to-revoke-asylum-claims-visas-of-visitors-who-have-overstayed-20e0cd3 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T16:21:44.297Z US plans visa revocations for overstayers who seek asylum https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/us-to-revoke-asylum-claims-visas-of-visitors-who-have-overstayed-20e0cd3US plans visa revocations for overstayers who seek asylum https://briefingafrica.com/story/dolly-parton-country-legend-who-turned-rags-into-gold-dies-at-da37dbb BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T16:06:40.331Z Dolly Parton dies aged 80, BusinessDay Nigeria reports https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/dolly-parton-country-legend-who-turned-rags-into-gold-dies-at-da37dbbDolly Parton dies aged 80, BusinessDay Nigeria reports https://briefingafrica.com/story/ngx-sheds-n5-42trn-in-20-day-market-correction-db2b6a6 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T16:01:41.232Z Nigerian equities lose N5.42tn during 20-day downturn https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/ngx-sheds-n5-42trn-in-20-day-market-correction-db2b6a6Nigerian equities lose N5.42tn during 20-day downturn https://briefingafrica.com/story/alabi-ogundepo-master-of-yoruba-ijala-poetry-dies-at-84-5dcbc74 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T15:46:38.277Z Yoruba poet and actor Alabi Ogundepo dies aged 84 https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/alabi-ogundepo-master-of-yoruba-ijala-poetry-dies-at-84-5dcbc74Yoruba poet and actor Alabi Ogundepo dies aged 84 https://briefingafrica.com/story/fola-leads-2026-headies-awards-nominations-full-list-of-nominees-d8d3f5d BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T15:31:40.660Z FOLA tops nominations for the 18th Headies Awards https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/fola-leads-2026-headies-awards-nominations-full-list-of-nominees-d8d3f5dFOLA tops nominations for the 18th Headies Awards https://briefingafrica.com/story/silence-is-not-satisfaction-marketing-lessons-behind-nigeria-s-fading-street-3154d9e BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T15:16:41.518Z Quieter streets do not prove Nigerians accept harsh economic policies https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/silence-is-not-satisfaction-marketing-lessons-behind-nigeria-s-fading-street-3154d9eQuieter streets do not prove Nigerians accept harsh economic policies https://briefingafrica.com/story/geregu-s-bond-settlement-is-a-pyrrhic-victory-9cc2e02 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T15:01:37.405Z Geregu Power pays N6bn after missed bond obligations https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/geregu-s-bond-settlement-is-a-pyrrhic-victory-9cc2e02Geregu Power pays N6bn after missed bond obligations https://briefingafrica.com/story/sudan-s-short-stature-footballers-chase-world-cup-dream-amid-war-b71ce69 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T14:46:40.403Z Sudan’s short-stature footballers keep World Cup ambition alive during war https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/sudan-s-short-stature-footballers-chase-world-cup-dream-amid-war-b71ce69Sudan’s short-stature footballers keep World Cup ambition alive during war https://briefingafrica.com/story/oba-ladoja-seeks-bigger-role-for-traditional-rulers-in-nigeria-s-980bfda BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T14:31:37.151Z Olubadan urges formal security role for Nigeria’s traditional rulers https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/oba-ladoja-seeks-bigger-role-for-traditional-rulers-in-nigeria-s-980bfdaOlubadan urges formal security role for Nigeria’s traditional rulers https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-8217-s-ncc-grants-mtn-conditional-approval-for-ihs-deal-9dc3688 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T14:23:40.279Z MTN Nigeria gets preliminary NCC clearance for proposed IHS Towers deal https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-8217-s-ncc-grants-mtn-conditional-approval-for-ihs-deal-9dc3688MTN Nigeria gets preliminary NCC clearance for proposed IHS Towers deal https://briefingafrica.com/story/2027-high-stakes-state-rivalries-that-will-dictate-national-momentum-6256650 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T14:09:00.168Z Benue, Rivers, Kano and Kaduna rivalries test APC unity before 2027 https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/2027-high-stakes-state-rivalries-that-will-dictate-national-momentum-6256650Benue, Rivers, Kano and Kaduna rivalries test APC unity before 2027 https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-is-the-second-most-targeted-country-in-africa-for-cyber-bcd06af BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T13:53:36.943Z Nigeria ranked Africa’s second most-targeted country for cyberattacks https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-is-the-second-most-targeted-country-in-africa-for-cyber-bcd06afNigeria ranked Africa’s second most-targeted country for cyberattacks https://briefingafrica.com/story/mtn-gets-ncc-approval-in-principle-for-ihs-deal-but-final-b1f11ff BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T13:38:45.992Z MTN Nigeria receives preliminary NCC approval for proposed IHS transaction https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/mtn-gets-ncc-approval-in-principle-for-ihs-deal-but-final-b1f11ffMTN Nigeria receives preliminary NCC approval for proposed IHS transaction https://briefingafrica.com/story/u20-women-s-world-cup-falconets-promise-to-make-nigeria-proud-a2983d5 BriefingAfricaen 2026-08-26T13:34:50.814Z Falconets depart for Poland ahead of 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/u20-women-s-world-cup-falconets-promise-to-make-nigeria-proud-a2983d5Falconets depart for Poland ahead of 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup