Author: Prima News

Poland central defender Przemysław Wiśniewski has clarified the reason behind his subdued celebration after scoring a late equaliser in Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Warsaw. The defender stated that the moment unfolded too rapidly for a premeditated celebration also citing tiredness. Wiśniewski executed a long-range shot in the final minutes, successfully beating Nigeria’s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to equalize after Paul Onuachu’s penalty, thus securing a draw in a closely fought international friendly. This goal represented his first for the national team since his debut against the Netherlands in September 2025 during a FIFA World Cup qualifier. In his…

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi believes Africa’s increased representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a genuine opportunity for more countries from the continent to make deep runs in the tournament, tipping Morocco and Senegal to lead the charge, The PUNCH reports. The 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico on June 11, will feature a record 10 African nations following FIFA’s expansion of the competition. The tournament is being hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time three countries will host the FIFA World Cup. Nine countries secured qualification automatically, while the Democratic Republic…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurity in the country, urging the Federal Government to show empathy and take decisive action to protect Nigerians. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Dokubo expressed frustration over the plight of ordinary citizens, particularly victims of kidnappings and violent attacks across the country. Speaking in the video, the actress contrasted the security enjoyed by public officials with the realities faced by ordinary Nigerians. “You live a great life. You drive in armoured vehicles escorted on both sides by armed security men. Your office…

Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises need more than access to finance to thrive, according to FCMB’s Senior Vice President and Divisional Head of Business Banking, George Ogbonnaya, who highlights infrastructure, skills and digital transformation as critical growth drivers, in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM Beyond financing, what additional support do Nigerian businesses need to scale sustainably? Infrastructure remains one of the most significant challenges. Reliable electricity, efficient logistics networks, and strong digital infrastructure are critical for competitiveness. Energy is particularly important because of its direct impact on operating costs. This is one reason we have invested significantly in renewable energy…

By all measurable economic standards, no serious nation has ever industrialised without first solving one critical problem: how to move goods, people, energy and capital efficiently. That was the secret behind America’s rise. It was the foundation of China’s transformation. It was central to Europe’s industrial revolution. And today, quietly but aggressively, President Bola Tinubu appears to be placing that same bet on Nigeria’s future. While much of Nigeria’s political conversation remains trapped in tribal arguments, partisan hostility and social media warfare, a far more consequential development is unfolding beneath the noise: the physical reconstruction and reconnection of Nigeria’s economic…

New graduates’ careers are unfolding in an era when AI is not optional. The most successful engineers treat artificial intelligence as leverage, not competition.Here are seven tips to help keep young professionals in demand no matter how quickly the field’s tools evolve.1. Master the fundamentals first. AI tools can help you code, but you still need strong fundamentals in:AI can autocomplete syntax, but if you don’t understand how things work under the hood, you’re likely to struggle to debug or optimize.2. Learn how to work with AI, not against it. The best engineers will not try to out-code AI. Instead,…

Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach Jose Mourinho. Real president Florentino Perez has vowed to bring back Mourinho to the Bernabeu, 13 years after he left the club in 2013, as he seeks re-election this weekend. Benfica released a statement saying that Perez had told them of his “firm intention to recruit” Mourinho, while stipulating that the Portuguese boss’s release clause was worth 15 million euros ($17.4m). Previous media reports had suggested that it could cost the Spanish giants as little as three million euros.…

Africa can unlock more than $469bn in additional annual revenue without raising statutory tax rates, according to the African Development Bank. Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management at the African Development Bank, Prof Kevin Urama, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the additional revenue could be mobilised without increasing tax rates, stressing that stronger domestic resource mobilisation remained the most sustainable source of development financing for the continent. According to him, improving tax administration through digitalisation, strengthening public institutions, and enhancing service delivery would…

At a time when universities around the world are grappling with the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence, the University of Abuja has unveiled what is believed to be Nigeria’s first AI-powered academic research ecosystem dedicated to structured thesis, dissertation, and scholarly writing through its Thesis-Speedwrite platform. Specifically, the platform is designed to support ethical, structured, and disciplined research writing by guiding students, researchers, and academics through the various stages of scholarly work, from topic development and literature review to data analysis, citation management, and final manuscript preparation. Developed by Professor Isaiah Ilo of the Department of Theatre Arts, the…

The Federal Government on Thursday said it is targeting the engagement of at least 20,000 young Nigerians annually through the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment. The government also noted that selected fellows receive a monthly stipend of N150,000 for one year while gaining hands-on workplace experience. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Delivery and Coordination, Akubo Adegbe, disclosed this in Abuja, at the NJFP 2.0 Abuja Job Fair, themed “Building a National Workforce for the Future.” Adegbe said the government was working to ensure the sustainability of the programme beyond…