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Akinwale Oriyomi Rescues Inter Lagos with Stoppage-Time Equaliser in 2-2 Lagos Derby

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November 10, 2026

Akinwale Oriyomi scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to rescue struggling Inter Lagos as they battled to a 2-2 draw against city rivals Ikorodu City in an entertaining Lagos derby during Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12.

Sports247 reports that the encounter, played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, produced four goals, with both sides sharing the points after a dramatic second-half contest.

Inter Lagos made a positive start and took the lead in the 40th minute through John Danga, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage heading into the half-time break.

However, Ikorodu City responded strongly after the restart, with Ayodeji Abayomi taking centre stage. The forward converted two penalties in quick succession, scoring in the 59th and 63rd minutes to turn the contest around and put the Oga Boys 2-1 ahead.

With Ikorodu City seemingly on course for a derby victory, Inter Lagos refused to surrender. Their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time when Akinwale Oriyomi found the net in the 90+2nd minute to restore parity and secure a valuable point for his side.

The late strike sparked relief for Inter Lagos, who had looked set to leave the Mobolaji Johnson Arena empty-handed after surrendering their first-half advantage.

For Ikorodu City, Abayomi’s brace was not enough to secure maximum points, as the late defensive setback denied them victory in front of their home supporters.

The 2-2 result ensures the Lagos rivals share the spoils in a derby that delivered excitement until the final whistle.

For Inter Lagos, Oriyomi’s late intervention could provide a much-needed confidence boost as they seek to turn their difficult league campaign around.

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Leadway PFA Named Most Outstanding PFA Brand of the Year at 2026 Brandcom Awards

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November 10, 2026

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Leadway PFA has been named Most Outstanding PFA Brand of the Year at the 2026 Brandcom Awards, earning recognition from Nigeria’s marketing communications industry for its brand strength and standing in the pension administration sector.

The award comes as Leadway PFA continues to strengthen its position in Nigeria’s pension industry, managing over ₦3 trillion in assets for more than 1.2 million Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders. The company draws on over two decades of experience in pension administration and fund management.

Commenting on the recognition, Olusakin Labeodan, MD/Chief Executive Officer of Leadway PFA, said, “The pension industry is built on a long-term trust. Every contribution represents an individual’s effort to secure a more comfortable future. As a pension administrator, we have a responsibility to protect that trust through sound fund management, quality service and meaningful engagement with our contributors.

“Being recognized by the marketing communications industry is particularly encouraging. It reflects how our brand is perceived beyond the services we provide and reinforces the importance of building a pension brand on trust, consistency and the quality of our customer relationships. We appreciate this recognition and remain committed to improving the experience of our contributors and raising the standard of service we provide.

The recognition further reinforces Leadway PFA’s commitment to improving the contributor experience through enhanced digital pension services, responsive customer support and clearer communication on retirement planning. These efforts reflect the company’s continued focus on making pension services more accessible and helping Nigerians make informed decisions about their financial future.

The 2026 Brandcom Awards ceremony took place at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, following Brandcomfest, which explored the theme “Brand Building, Consumer Connection and Disruptive Realities.” Organised by Brand Communicator, the Brandcom Awards recognise brands, agencies, organisations and professionals across the marketing communications industry, with assessments centered on prestige, integrity and credibility.

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Anthropic reportedly plans to move forward with IPO plans

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November 10, 2026

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Launching a major tech IPO would seem risky right now, shortly after one of Nasdaq’s biggest sell-offs and amid revelations that a CEO central to the AI boom had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. But that isn’t deterring Anthropic, which is moving ahead with its listing plans, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Anthropic plans to set a valuation range this week and begin trading on Thursday or Friday of next week, the Journal reported.

Investors will look to Anthropic’s valuation to gauge the strength of the AI boom. Some institutional investors are now pushing for a valuation below the $1.5 trillion target discussed as recently as last week, a figure that was itself considerably below the $2 trillion floated a few months ago, the report said.

OpenAI, Anthropic’s main rival, was reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion last week after the ChatGPT maker raised $11 billion in fresh capital, short of the $20 billion it had initially sought.