Economy

Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $49.83bn

Nike Popoola Nigeria’s gross foreign reserves stood at $49.83bn as of the end of March 17, 2026 , figures obtained from the Central Bank of...

Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $49.83bn

Nike Popoola Nigeria’s gross foreign reserves stood at $49.83bn as of the end of March 17, 2026 , figures obtained from the Central Bank of...

NGX rallies 1.39% as market capitalisation climbs to N129tn

Nike Popoola The market opened for three trading days this week as the Federal Government declared Thursday March 19 and Friday March 20, 2026, as...

UK, Nigeria sign £746m deal to upgrade Lagos ports

Major vote of confidence in UK manufacturing as UK Export Finance guarantees £746 million ($902m) to fund the redevelopment of two of Nigeria’s major trading...

NSIA signs US$496m MoU with UK’s Asset Green to transform Nigeria’s dairy industry

Nike Popoola Agri‑industrial investment is set to boost food security, modernise farming, and expand Nigeria’s dairy production capacity, and create about 2,500 direct and 5,000...

Inflation eases to 15.06% in February — NBS

Abdullateef Fowewe The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported on Monday that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dipped marginally to 15.06% year-on-year in February 2026,...

Sports

Video: Salah announces Liverpool exit

Abdullateef Fowewe Mohamed Salah has confirmed his departure from Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending a nine-year era that transformed the club...

Nine years without red card isn’t coincidence, Rüdiger boosts

Abdullateef Fowewe Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rüdiger has hit back at critics questioning his on-pitch temperament, insisting his aggressive approach never puts his team at...

Manchester United’s Mbeumo, Šeško skip international call-ups over fitness concerns

Abdullateef Fowewe In a precautionary move highlighting Manchester United’s depth for the business end of the season, forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško have been...

Osimhen successfully operated on broken arm, eyes quick return for Galatasaray

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigerian and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, has undergone successful surgery for a broken arm sustained in an aerial challenge during a Champions League...

Awoniyi strikes late as Forest stun Spurs 3-0 in survival boost

Abdullateef Fowewe Nottingham Forest claimed a vital 3-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi delivering the knockout blow...

‪Video: Manchester United lodge formal complaint over missed late penalty in Bournemouth draw‬

‪Abdullateef Fowewe‬ ‪Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick has slammed Premier League refereeing as “crazy” and “mental” after a controversial 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Friday...