…to attract content creators, offering eligible participants up to $3,000 per month as competition for digital talent intensifies.The programme, called Creator Fast Track, was unveiled by parent company Meta Platforms as part of broader efforts to strengthen its position in the creator economy and regain traction among…

…Island in Lagos, has become the vibrant stage for six days of world-class fencing competition. Speaking at the opening, President of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation, Marie-France Dufour, commended Nigeria’s preparations and the enthusiasm of its athletes. Dufour expressed confidence that the event would boost the p…

…climate change, environmental degradation, humanitarian crises and growing geopolitical competition as major challenges confronting the Sahel. The minister said the challenges transcended national boundaries and required collective and coordinated responses, with diplomacy playing a central role. He specifically called…

…of Malawi in their opening fixture, Madugu said their mission before the start of the competition remains unchanged. “Our objective remains picking the World Cup ticket and then going ahead to retain the trophy. Nothing has changed,” Madugu told a press conference in Casablanca on Saturday. Sunday’s encounter will hold…

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…who faces scathing criticism over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup and other competitions up to private investment. Powerful right-wing figures also attended, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Todd Blanche, Trump’s acting attorney general, who headed the US delegation. De la Espriella’s leftist…

…The figure represents the highest number of pre-season managerial appointments in the competition's history. Newcastle United's appointment of Matthias Jaissle completed the record tally following the departure of Eddie Howe. The 38-year-old German coach takes charge at St James' Park after a successful spell with Saud…

…Manchester City since 2019. During this time, he has made 298 appearances across all competitions, scoring 28 goals and providing 32 assists. According to Transfermarkt, the player's transfer value is estimated at €55 million. Additionally, he became a world champion with the Spanish national team in 2026 and a Europea…

…to achieving,” he said. Raji explained that the innovation challenge had grown beyond a competition into a national platform connecting innovators with investors and supporting the commercialisation of indigenous technologies. “When we conceived the NextGen Innovation Challenge, our ambition was never to organise anoth…

…Boltinhouse was set to participate in the 75th annual Miss USA three-day competition, which gets underway in Miami, Florida, on August 24. Myla Hadley, who finished as the contest's first runner-up, has now assumed Boltinhouse's title. She said she's been left "humbled" by the congratulatory messages she has received,…

…all aviation agencies. “The issue before the aviation industry should not be viewed as a competition among agencies. Rather, stakeholders should collectively seek sustainable funding solutions capable of supporting all aviation institutions without compromising their statutory responsibilities,” the communiqué stated.…

…Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX sides to a record 14 goals. David Rodriguez gave San Luis the lead in the fourth minute but Messi equalized seven minutes later. Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia edged Mi…

…state, stressing the government’s commitment to political pluralism and democratic competition. This is as he said Tinubu’s administration would continue to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, other faith-based organisations and relevant stakeholders on issues affecting the country, I…

…as the weakness of the opposition. “I told you before that President Tinubu has no competition, and I am still repeating it: he has no competition,” he said. “The opposition is very weak. If they were together, we would start having some sleepless nights. But they are not together.” Assessing Tinubu’s performance nearl…

…At the 2014 Games, also held in Glasgow, two Ugandan rugby players disappeared after the competition and were later found playing for a small rugby club in Cardiff. One of them, Philip Pariyo, was subsequently sentenced to four and a half years in prison for rape. Cameroonian weightlifter Cyrille Tchatchet II also rema…

…growth across the sports industry. “The future of sports lies not only in winning competitions, but in developing people. Through this initiative, we are producing athletes who will also become coaches, sports scientists, physiotherapists, administrators, entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators. We are investing in h…

…for the first time. Beyond the scale figures, it is worth asking: When the global AI competition enters the second half, what kind of road is China laying that is different from Silicon Valley? The answer is in the exhibition hall.Computational Logic: From Chip Competition to System IntegrationWhen you walk into the co…

…whose English careers fell short of expectations, the moves have produced some of the competition’s most memorable success stories, a 13 man list on the EPL website on Tuesday disclosed this. Ahead of the 2026/27 football season in the EPL, Fulham have strengthened their squad by signing two players from Real Madrid—22…

…experience as a young boxer, Adeboye described how the American champion's approach to competition carried lessons that extended well beyond the ring.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He said:"I learned many things from the late world boxing champion Muhammad Ali and my co…

…Jerimiah, said the event will feature a boat regatta, canoe races, traditional wrestling competitions, a novelty football match, Amungo Aru, the ceremonial presentation of yams to the paramount ruler, and other cultural displays. He added that the celebration will attract Nollywood actors and actresses, the reigning Mi…

…complementary imports would remain critical to guaranteeing energy security, promoting competition and preventing excessive market concentration. The report stated, “The Nigerian downstream petroleum sector enters the second half of 2026 at a defining moment. The structural transition from an import-dependent market to…

By SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE In an era defined by geopolitical competition, trade wars, sanctions regimes, and shifting alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to…

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…Development, Arsene Wenger, has said scrapping the plan to have private investment in Fi competitions was "absolutely necessary and beyond question". FIFA president Gianni Infantino planned to create a commercial subsidiary to run its main events, including its World Cups, with external investors able to buy stakes. In…

…the opening matches taking place in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to commemorate the competition’s 100th anniversary. As a result, the six countries will not need to battle through their respective continental qualifying competitions for a place at the tournament. Here are the six countries that will not participate…