Author: Lagos Brief

Nigeria are confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 18th time when they engage Mozambique in Monday night’s Round of 16 tie at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Super Eagles have the record of most medals in the 69-year-old flagship football tournament of the African continent, viz three triumphs (gold medals), five runner-up positions (silver medals) and eight bronze acquisitions. The only three times they failed to reach the quarter-finals were at their debut in Ghana in 1963, at the 13th edition in Libya in 1982, and in Cameroon four years ago. Ghana…

In the age of instant narratives and social media-driven outrage, few things are as dangerous as unverified allegations leveled against competent public servants. Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has recently been subjected to a torrent of claims alleging corruption, asset manipulation, and revenue concealment. Yet, a careful examination of the facts reveals that these allegations are not only unfounded but also reflect a troubling pattern of targeting individuals who are effective reformers in Nigeria’s critical oil and gas sector. Komolafe’s tenure at the NUPRC coincided with a transformative period in the…

YDPay, a fast-growing digital asset platform focused on simplifying crypto access and settlements across Africa, has continued to gain traction following the successful launch of its mobile applications and expanded suite of financial services. Launched to address the growing demand for seamless crypto-to-fiat transactions, access to global payments and foreign exchange in emerging markets, YDPay has positioned itself as a trusted infrastructure layer for individuals, merchants, and institutions seeking fast, secure, and compliant digital asset and stablecoin solutions. From App Launch to Market Adoption Nigeria remains one of the world’s most active crypto markets, driven by a young, digital-first population…

Nigeria’s arrival in Fés on Thursday evening, aboard a chartered flight from their final training camp in Cairo, signalled the reality of a stout challenge for a fourth continental title as the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals commence in the Kingdom of Morocco on Sunday. Winners at home in 1980, and in Tunisia in 1994 and South Africa in 2013, the Super Eagles will launch their onslaught for another title against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Tuesday in the historical city of Fés, with the added impetus of wanting to appease their teeming fans at home and in the diaspora…

The Women Empowerment Fund (WEF), a women-focused economic empowerment initiative founded by Ms. Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director of MOJEC Group, hosted an empowerment programme in Lagos on Tuesday. The landmark event convened over 800 women drawn largely from Nigeria’s informal sector, offering capacity-building sessions alongside practical business support. As part of the empowerment drive, 300 women benefitted from a combination of equipment and financial assistance, including 55 grinding machines, 23 industrial sewing machines, and 63 hair dryers, as well as cash grants totaling up to ₦12 million, all provided through the Women Empowerment Fund and her partners. The initiative…

The newly appointed Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa, officially assumed office on Monday, December 15, 2025. The management and staff of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), as well as other stakeholders from the education sector, gathered to welcome Dr Ogunmuyiwa to his new office. The atmosphere was filled with dancing, praising and rejoicing as everyone thanked the Almighty God for the opportunity given to him to steer the ship of the Agency to greater heights. The short programme held in honour of his first day in office was marked by…

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the commencement of the NAIJA 4 THE WIN campaign as the Super Eagles return to the continent for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with a renewed commitment to reclaiming the prestigious title for the nation. Nigeria, three-time winners of Africa’s flagship football championship, arrive in Morocco with a rich history and a firm resolve to restore continental glory. The silver-medal finish at the 2023 edition in Abidjan, though commendable, remains a reminder of unfinished business. Those memories serve not as setbacks, but as motivation for a stronger, more decisive outing. Under…

…As cleric urges selfless service to achieve Nigeria of our dreams Nigerians have been urged to embrace selfless service and rally with an “all hands on deck” spirit to rebuild trust, fortify national unity, and extend a lifeline to those reeling from the country’s economic and social challenges. Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba, stated this during the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. Themed “Emmanuel: God With Us,”. This third annual event hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, unfolded under a canopy of twinkling Christmas lights, with the 100 man mass choir of…

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr.Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa as the Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), with immediate effect. The appointment letter was presented to Dr. Ogunmuyiwa on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Office of the Head of Service, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja Lagos State, by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. Dr. Ogunmuyiwa, a seasoned education administrator, brings over 25 years of progressive experience in school evaluation, planning, quality assurance systems, and educational leadership within the Lagos State Government. He holds a PhD in Educational Administration and Planning…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He won the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa received his primary and secondary education there before attending the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria. He graduated in…