Economy

NICA writes President Bola Tinubu; Calls for a stronger credit economy hegemony

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA), chartered, has reiterated its statutory mandate and readiness to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government...

Nigeria targets $1tn digital economy as NCC unveils 2026–2030 spectrum roadmap

Abdullateef Fowewe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new spectrum roadmap for 2026–2030, in a move designed to transform the country’s telecommunications sector...

Kwairanga unveils NGX Net-Zero initiative to boost Nigeria’s capital market

Nike Popoola Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), has officially launched the NGX Net-Zero Programme, an initiative aimed at guiding...

New VAT on bank fees not introduced by Tax Act— NRS clarifies

Abdullateef Fowewe The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has firmly rejected viral media reports claiming a fresh Value Added Tax (VAT) levy on banking services, fees,...

United Capital Infrastructure Fund appoints new Investment Committee members

In a bid to reposition for infrastructure opportunities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Board of Directors of United Capital Plc has announced the appointments...

Nigeria, EU announce 2026 summit to turbocharge trade beyond oil

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigeria and the European Union are gearing up for a high-stakes ministerial summit in Abuja this March, marking a bold step to supercharge...

Sports

Video: Iwobi discloses bet with Egypt goalkeeper during AFCON third-place penalty drama

Abdullateef Fowewe In a moment of pure AFCON drama, Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi revealed the cheeky pre-penalty exchange with Egypt’s goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy that had...

CAF condemns ‘unacceptable’ player, official behaviour in AFCON 2025 final chaos

Abdullateef Fowewe The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has condemned of disruptive actions by players and officials during last night’s heated TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup...

‘He’ll be fantastic coach,’ Mbappé defends Xabi Alonso despite Real Madrid exit

Abdullateef Fowewe Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé, has come out in support of former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, dismissing rumors of internal friction and hailing...

Tinubu hails Super Eagles’ ‘gold-like’ bronze at AFCON 2025

Abdullateef Fowewe President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s Super Eagles for securing a hard-earned bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, calling...

Nwabali reacts to critics after Super Eagles triumph against Egypt

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali scripted a stunning turnaround at AFCON 2026, silencing early critics with four clean sheets in the knockout stages and...

Nwabali’s penalty heroics seal bronze for Super Eagles in AFCON thriller

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigeria’s Super Eagles clinched third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in...