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Big Blow for the Super Eagles Ahead of Bafana Clash

Nigeria will be without talisman Victor Osimhen in their clash against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will go into battle against Bafana Bafana at the Free Stadium on Tuesday, in a FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier. Bafana Bafana are top of Group C with 16 points from seven matches, followed by Benin (11… Continue reading Big Blow for the Super Eagles Ahead of Bafana Clash

China Supports Nigeria with Aid for Flood Victims

China has donated US$1 million to Nigeria to aid communities affected by the devastating floods that have swept across several states in recent months. This is reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. The announcement was made during a formal signing ceremony in Abuja, where the Chinese government, represented… Continue reading China Supports Nigeria with Aid for Flood Victims

Nigeria Plans 4,000km High-Speed Rail Network to Link Major Cities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially presented proof of funds for the construction of a 4,000-kilometre high-speed rail line intended to link six states across the federation, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. The ambitious project will initially cover 1,600 kilometres in its first phase, connecting major… Continue reading Nigeria Plans 4,000km High-Speed Rail Network to Link Major Cities

Nigeria Unveils Policy to Drive Agricultural Modernisation and Tech Innovation

The project aims to promote mechanisation and digital agriculture. Photo: Jacob Wackerhausen / iStock

Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new policy aimed at modernising agriculture and strengthening food security by building a robust, technology-driven agribusiness sector led by young people. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari said the government is not only prioritising innovation in agriculture, but also ensuring that young people and women are… Continue reading Nigeria Unveils Policy to Drive Agricultural Modernisation and Tech Innovation

Nigerian Scholar Urges Stronger Cultural and Linguistic Ties Between Brazil and Africa

Particularly through the Yoruba language, which holds a prominent place in Brazil’s Afro-religious and cultural traditions. Photo: Thomas De Wever / iStock

Professor Tayo Ajayi, a linguist from Lagos State University (LASU), has called for closer cooperation between Brazilian and African scholars in linguistics and anthropology to advance the study of African heritage in Brazil. This is reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. Delivering LASU’s 109th Inaugural Lecture, Ajayi highlighted the… Continue reading Nigerian Scholar Urges Stronger Cultural and Linguistic Ties Between Brazil and Africa

Nigeria Win 10th WAFCON Title

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way back… Continue reading Nigeria Win 10th WAFCON Title

Nigeria and Egypt Strengthen Aviation Ties With New Bilateral Agreement

The agreement aims to boost trade, tourism, and diplomacy between the two countries. Photo: Istock

Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation in the aviation sector across Africa. The agreement was formalised in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty. Minister Keyamo highlighted that the MoU not only signals a shared commitment to improving… Continue reading Nigeria and Egypt Strengthen Aviation Ties With New Bilateral Agreement

Defending Champions South Africa Suffer Semifinal Defeat

DEFEATED: Banyana Banyana have failed to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, falling to Nigeria in the semi-finals. Photo: CAF

Banyana Banyana have failed to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, falling to Nigeria in the semi-finals. Nigeria edged archrivals South Africa 2-1 in a pulsating last-four clash played on Tuesday evening at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. In a match billed as a “final before the final,” Rasheedat Ajibade and… Continue reading Defending Champions South Africa Suffer Semifinal Defeat

Nigeria and UAE Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Youth Digital Empowerment

The partnership is set to foster innovation, increase job creation, and promote Nigeria’s integration into the global digital economy. Photo: iStock

Nigeria has entered into a significant partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip young Nigerians with advanced digital skills, entrepreneurial training, and access to global innovation networks. This was reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. During a high-level visit to the UAE, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande met… Continue reading Nigeria and UAE Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Youth Digital Empowerment

Nigerian Vice President Urges Africa to Follow Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to emulate Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an inclusive, impactful, and visionary model for tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. He made the remarks after participating in a tree-planting… Continue reading Nigerian Vice President Urges Africa to Follow Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative