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: 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...

Liverpool suffer 10th Premier League defeat of season in Brighton loss

Abdullateef Fowewe Liverpool’s dismal 2025/26 Premier League campaign hit a new low on Saturday, as they slumped to a defeat at Brighton, marking their 10th...

Why I recalled Maguire, Kobbie — Tuchel

Abdullateef Fowewe England head coach, Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to recall Harry Maguire and call up Kobbie Mainoo to the national squad, praising...

Guardiola slams CAF’s ‘behind-the-scenes’ AFCON verdict

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has voiced shock over the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) controversial decision to void Senegal’s 2026 Africa Cup...

Real Madrid confirms blockbuster Champions League quarter-final vs. Bayern Munich

Abdullateef Fowewe Real Madrid has locked in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final dates against Bayern Munich, setting up a tense two-legged showdown. The first leg...

Video: “Hey Ancelotti, what about me?” Neymar reacts after Brazil squad snub

Abdullateef Fowewe A viral 45-second clip captures Neymar’s bittersweet reaction to being left out of Brazil’s March 2026 friendly squad against France and Croatia. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWCIYakDDpX/?igsh=MTBidndub2J5ZTh1Mg==...