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

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...

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...