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FIFA Disqualifies One African Team From 2026 World Cup
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The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has already ended for one African nation. Congo-Brazzaville is officially out of the race after losing all their qualifying matches.
Earlier in the year, FIFA suspended the Congolese football federation (FECOFOOT) due to what it described as “undue influence.”
During the suspension, their scheduled fixtures against Zambia and Tanzania were cancelled, with both opponents awarded 3-0 victories by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Although the ban was later lifted in May, Congo-Brazzaville could not recover in the qualifiers. With five defeats from five games, their World Cup dream is over.
The qualifiers in Africa have also seen other challenges. Eritrea withdrew from the process entirely, reportedly over fears that players might seek asylum during away matches.
That decision meant their group opponents advanced without facing them.
Outside Africa, FIFA has also taken action against other countries.
Russia remains banned from international competitions, including the 2026 World Cup, following their invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
While Russia continues to play friendly matches with some nations, they remain barred from competitive football under FIFA’s authority.
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Motorsport Network Unveils Powerhouse Lineup for Autosport Business Exchange New York
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New York, New - September 10, 2025 — Motorsport Network today revealed speakers for the U.S. debut of the Autosport Business Exchange event series, taking place October 15 from 2:30–6:30pm at Classic Car Club Manhattan.
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"Autosport Business Exchange has quickly become the premier global forum for the business of racing. We are seeing surging fan growth, significant capital investment, and incredible innovation across the ecosystem. From pop-culture breakthroughs, to exploding asset valuations, to...
How WWI got Nat Geo got into the map business
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Poland. Denmark. Norway. Belgium. As Hitler’s troops marched across Europe in wave after seemingly unstoppable wave, nations toppled, the conquered states’ borders melting into Germany.
But thousands of miles away, a group of committed National Geographic cartographers had different marching orders: Don’t change the map of Europe until the war is over. Leaving borders in place would show what was at stake.
The National Geographic Society had been making maps since the First World War. National Geographic Society president Gilbert Grosvenor had not only anticipated the conflict, but also knew that National Geographic readers would need maps to understand it. Dissatisfied with the first map he commissioned from an outside company, Grosvenor established a map department within the Society in 1915.Nat Geo was now in the map business—and the inclusion of maps in its magazine piqued...
Mr Eazi’s Secondary School Yearbook Ignites Drama As Netizens Search for Classmates, Measure Success
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Mr Eazi’s secondary school yearbook and the motivational message attached to his picture recently trended online The singer’s yearbook also featured some of his classmates, who also trended on X, formerly Twitter Reactions also trailed Nigerians measuring Mr Eazi’s classmates’ success with his as they search for their social media pagesNigerian singer and businessman Tosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, has gone viral after sharing a photo from his secondary school yearbook online.
The post featured a motivational statement he wrote as a student, which he revealed has now manifested in his life.
Eazi, who recently married billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, actress Temi Otedola, shared the throwback as a way to inspire others on his Instagram page on Sunday, September 21.
The photo showed his younger self with a caption that reflected his ambitions at the...
Why Australia’s business registrations just hit their strongest August ever
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Over 104,000 new businesses registered in August alone – discover which postcodes are leading Australia’s startup revolution.
What’s happening: Australia registered 104,784 new ABNs in August 2025, marking a 21% surge year-on-year and the strongest August on record. The Lawpath New Business Index reveals sole traders are driving growth, with registrations among 18-24-year-olds jumping 62%.
Why this matters: This entrepreneurial boom signals a fundamental shift in Australia’s business landscape, with younger founders and suburban regions emerging as new economic powerhouses, reshaping traditional assumptions about where and how businesses are created.
Australia’s entrepreneurial engine hit overdrive in August 2025, with new business registrations reaching unprecedented levels that reveal a dramatic transformation in who’s starting companies and where they’re choosing to build them.
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Why Is Inventory Control Important for Business Success?
Business
Inventory control is essential for your business’s success since it directly affects both customer satisfaction and your bottom line. By managing stock levels effectively, you can prevent costly stockouts that frustrate customers and guarantee product availability. Furthermore, it helps minimize excess inventory, which ties up cash and increases storage costs. Comprehending these dynamics can lead to improved operational efficiency and profitability, but there are several strategies to contemplate for effective management.Key TakeawaysInventory control ensures product availability, reducing stockouts and enhancing customer satisfaction, which is critical for repeat business.Effective inventory management optimizes cash flow by reducing excess stock and minimizing holding costs, freeing up capital for growth.Accurate demand forecasting aligns stock levels with customer needs, reducing the risks of overstocking and stockouts, thus protecting profit margins.Technology in inventory management, like real-time tracking and data analytics,...
Fidelity Bank Begins Giving Out FG’s MSME Intervention Funds
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Tier One Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country.
The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is designed to provide accessible financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across all 36 states of the federation. The intervention aligns with Fidelity Bank’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and its long-standing support for Nigeria’s SME sector.
In this phase of the disbursement, the bank is prioritizing women entrepreneurs, reinforcing its belief in the catalytic role of women-led enterprises in driving sustainable development and job creation.
Speaking on the development, Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, said, “As a bank deeply committed to the...
Royal Dispute: Alaafin May Publish Supreme Court Ruling
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As the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the alaafin of oyo, Oba abimbola akeem ooni of ife, Oba adeyeyeyeyeyeyeye Ogunwusi to reverse yaklomo of yakered on Populed Businessman businessman. Publishing the Supreme Court's Ruling He Relied Upon to Make to Make the demand.
According to Oba Owoade, the apex court ruling affirms the Alaafin’s exclusive right to confer chieftaincy titles with coverage across Yorubaland.
The Alaafin had accused the Ooni of exceeding his authority and breaching the apex court’s pronouncement on who could confer titles with the “Yorubaland” designation.
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PM urges state govts not to neglect Malay small traders
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MAGA Rep. Slams Trump’s Shady Takeover of Businesses
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President Donald Trump’s MAGA agenda is increasingly at odds with free market economics, and some key conservatives are beginning to notice.
At least one Republican—Texas Representative Chip Roy—has harpooned the president’s Intel deal, reminding CNBC Thursday that government stakes in private entities defies conservative values. Roy also challenged the Trump administration’s intent to develop a state-owned investment fund known as a sovereign wealth fund.
“I think the problem here is that we built up through the broken system and the swamp, this world in which these corporations depend so heavily on the government, when in fact what they should be doing is producing products and competing in the market,” Roy said.
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Gervonta Davis Turns to Costly Hometown Tradition to Salvage Reputation Amid Jake Paul Fight Fallout
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The whole world is talking about Gervonta Davis and his upcoming exhibition fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul. It certainly came as a surprise to see two vastly different weight-class fighters agreeing to throw down some fisticuffs later in November. But in the meantime, ‘Tank’ seemed to have been occupied with his business outside of the squared circle in Baltimore.Gervonta Davisa West Baltimore native, gathered hundreds of children together at the Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center‘s basketball courts. The boxing star gave away backpacks and had fun, including having dance-offs. It’s an annual tradition, the Back-To-School drive, that Davis has been hosting in partnership with Unlimited Potential, a non-profit outfit. This comes at a time when the ‘Tank’ has been on the receiving end of some harsh criticism for taking on Jake Paul in a...
HK to strengthen ties with Singapore and Asean: Yau
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Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau on Monday highlighted the deepening partnership between Hong Kong and Singapore.
During his visit to the city-state, he met political and business leaders to forge closer ties.
Speaking at a celebration dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Singapore, Yau said this year holds special significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the ETO in Singapore -- a milestone that underscores the enduring and robust partnership with the Garden City, and also the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
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