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The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang available to face Nigeria in World Cup play-off after red card?

The former Chelsea and Arsenal striker saw red after scoring four goals for Gabon last time out

Evening Standard

Why Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso narrowly missed out on qualification after a four-star Nigeria performance

Evening Standard

Award-winning Nigerian Agronomist Dreams Of A Cassava 'Revolution'

Mercy Diebiru-Ojo's ambitions are straightforward -- increase Nigerian yam and cassava yields by 500 percent, fight hunger and raise her country's position on the agricultural value chain from a mere grower to a processor.

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Who Nigeria will face in World Cup play-offs as opponents revealed

The Super Eagles can still reach next summer’s finals despite being pipped by South Africa to top spot in Group C

Evening Standard

Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire book their tickets for 2026 World Cup

Veteran striker Sadio Mané bagged a brace on Tuesday night as Senegal dispatched Mauritania 4-0 to power over the line to a third successive World Cup. Fellow West African powerhouse Côte d'Ivoire joined them at next summer's football fest in the United States, Canada and Mexico following a controlled 3-0…

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When Nigeria will discover World Cup 2026 play-off opponents as dates for mini tournament confirmed

Nigeria have been handed a World Cup qualification lifeline after beating Benin

Evening Standard

South Africa beat Rwanda to advance to 2026 World Cup as Nigeria crush Benin

South Africa won the three-horse race on Tuesday night from African qualifying Group C for a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda as pacesetters Benin lost 4-0 in Nigeria. .

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World Cup 2026: South Africa qualify as group winners as Victor Osimhen hat-trick earns Nigeria play-off spot

Super Eagles handed lifeline as Bafana Bafana punch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup

Evening Standard

World Cup play-off final: How Nigeria can qualify for 2026 tournament

The Super Eagles begin journey to reach next year’s tournament with victory over Gabon

Evening Standard

How to watch Nigeria vs Benin on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

Nigeria and Benin face off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium with both sides knowing that a win is essential for their World Cup 2026 hopes. Here's how to watch for free.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Nigeria vs Benin: Live streams as Super Eagles attempt to salvage World Cup hopes

Nigeria need a win and a favour to qualify for World Cup 2026 – here's how to watch Nigeria vs Benin online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

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Nigeria’s Boko Haram rehabilitation efforts ignore the emotional trauma of soldiers: why this matters

Since 2009, Boko Haram has waged one of the deadliest insurgencies in Africa. Concentrated in north-east Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin, the group has killed more than 35,000 people and displaced at least 2.5 million.

The Conversation

Nigeria vs Benin LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after final day drama

Top spot in Group C and automatic qualification for the World Cup is at stake this evening

Evening Standard

Shell Commits To HI Gas Project In Nigeria, Targets 350Mcf/Day Output

Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) shares are trading lower premarket on Tuesday. The company announced that Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited and Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited have approved the final investment decision for the HI gas project, located offshore in Nigeria.

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The Independent UK

Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air

The men’s football team were travelling home following a victory over Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match

Radio France Internationale

Five teams fight for final three African slots for 2026 World Cup

Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The Independent UK

Nigeria v Benin live: Super Eagles seal play-off spot as South Africa qualify for World Cup

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: The Super Eagles ended Benin’s hopes of a first ever World Cup but couldn’t deny South Africa from automatic qualification

Evening Standard

What Nigeria and South Africa need to qualify for World Cup in exciting finale tonight

Super Eagles face a must-win match at home to Group C leaders Benin while Bafana Bafana host Rwanda on pivotal evening

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Pastures green: Cape Verde show no fear to reach World Cup for the first time

Cape Verde qualified for the football World Cup for the first time after dispatching Eswatini 3-0 on Monday night at the National Stadium in Praia.

The Conversation

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines. Making active ingredients locally would change this

Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population.

The Guardian - UK

‘A palette unlike anything in the west’: Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and more on how Nigerian art revived Britain’s cultural landscape

To mark a new exhibition at Tate Modern, author Ben Okri and other leading British-Nigerian cultural figures trace the impact of their heritage on their work, and consider its growing influence on the world stage

Evening Standard

Nigeria team plane forced to make emergency landing after windscreen cracks in mid-air

Problem occurred as the Super Eagles were travelling back from World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas

The public display of artefacts looted by British colonial forces at the new Museum of West African Art was supposed to be the crowning glory of a decades-long restitution effort. What went wrong?

Radio France Internationale

Road to 2026: Gabon gets four goals and red card, Benin, Nigeria snatch key win

Plenty of action in the African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, with Gabon's star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored four goals against Gambia. Group C leaders Benin won 1-0 in Rwanda to go two points clear of South Africa, who could only draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe. Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1…

Evening Standard

Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa: Bafana Bafana frustrated as World Cup qualfication hopes hang by a thread

Nigeria and Benin’s results put South Africans on back foot heading into final game

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