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***MAN cautions against blanket restrictions ***Textile manufacturers demand stronger protection By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s dependence on imported textile materials has almost tripled with importation surging by 181 per cent in two years to N1.08 trillion in 2025 from N377.47 billion in 2023, despite repeated efforts to revive the oncethriving local textile industry. Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, also indicates further rise in import bills in 2026 as first quarter (Q1’26) figure already shows faster upswing to N267.7 billion, about 153.2 percent higher than the N70.48 billion recorded in the corresponding period of last year. Breakdown of…

Cameroon have won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after beating Malawi 3-0 in Sunday’s final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant display to finally end years of disappointment in the competition, with their previous three final appearances ending in defeat. Cameroon took control early and raced into a three-goal lead before half-time. Marie Ngah opened the scoring after 20 minutes, heading the ball into the net to give Cameroon the perfect start. Naomi Ndjoah Eto doubled the advantage eight minutes later, leaving Malawi with a mountain to…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as a major setback for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and a warning ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC, however, demanded a full explanation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the reported interruption in the uploading of election results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), alleging that the development raised serious questions about the integrity of the process. In a statement issued on Sunday by Bolaji Abdullahi, its National Publicity Secretary, the…

The Campaign for Real Ale has previously said that pubs are being “lost forever to conversion or demolition as developers look to cash in on the desirable locations and unique architecture of pubs and social clubs”.The British Beer and Pub Association and UKHospitality have also campaigned against pub closures, with both largely blaming tax rises and other costs.Allen Simpson, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: “The biggest issue facing hospitality businesses is costs like VAT and business rates pushing pubs out of business in the first place.”Speaking to the BBC’s Today programme, he said: “The reality is it’s quite difficult to…

Today’s puzzle is a new twist on The Monty Hall problem, arguably the greatest maths puzzle of all time.(According to Gemini, who trawled the internet for me, it is the most discussed and debated recreational maths puzzle of all time.)Here’s how it goes, for those who may be unaware of it. You are a contestant on the US game show Let’s Make a Deal. Monty Hall, the host, asks you to choose one of three doors. Behind one door is a car. Behind the other two are goats. To win the car, which is what you want, you must choose…

Best hitter matchups for this week include the Guardians, Reds and Red Sox Aug 16, 2026 at 11:53 pm ET • 1 min read Whether you’re in need of an injury fill-in or just a hot-hand play, Scott White has you covered with 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-starts by any estimation, but they’re often the best you’ll find off the waiver wire.All information is up to date as of late Sunday.Sleeper hitters for Week 22 (Aug. 17-23) Best hitter matchups for Week 221. Guardians SF3,…

Pick of the weekThe Murder at the VicarageToni Collette is an eagle-eyed amateur sleuth in this big adaptation of Agatha Christie’s first Miss Marple novel. When Colonel Protheroe is found dead in sleepy St Mary Mead, suspects include his spouse, Anne, and daughter, Lettice. But as false confessions and red herrings stack up, can Marple crack the case? Kit Harington, Lolly Adefope and Vicki Pepperdine – who wrote the adaptation – are among the cast. Widely available, episodes weeklyGuz and Kiell Will Not SurviveKiell Smith-Bynoe teams up with Guz Khan in Guz and Kiell Will Not Survive. Photograph: Fred Hayes/Getty…

Pull-ups are a bodyweight exercise where you hang from an overhead bar, usually with an overhand grip, and pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar. “They’re a great upper-body exercise,” says Prof Leigh Breen, a specialist in muscle physiology at the University of Leicester. “They primarily work the muscles in the back, but also recruit the arms and the core.” They’re known for being tough – particularly for women. But is that true?“If we take the population as a whole, doing a pull-up is typically more challenging for the average woman,” says Breen. There are a few reasons for this. First,…

Last week, Nigerian stocks depreciated by 1.2 per cent, despite increased trading activity, as all the sector indices, led by consumer goods, retreated. Trade volume stood at 12.2 billion shares, compared to 5.4 billion a year earlier. “Given the market’s strong year-to-date performance, we expect investors to remain selective, with profit-taking in stocks that have recorded significant gains likely to limit the extent of the market’s upside,” analysts at Meristem Securities had said in their outlook for the week. “Dividend expectations could provide an additional source of support, particularly for the Tier-1 banks, where dividend yields remain relatively attractive,” they…

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Manchester City have accepted a 65.4 million pounds ($88.47m) bid from Barcelona for their World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri, British media have reported.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has agreed a four-year deal with the Spanish champions, Sky Sports said on Sunday, and will head to the Nou Camp to complete the transfer next week.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listRodri won 12 major honours at City, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups…