Economy

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,...

Exchange rate: Naira to other currencies today

The dollar was bought and sold for N1,400/$ and N1,410/$ at the parallel market on Friday, March 13, 2026. Bureau de Change operators told Daily...

Nigeria’s trade surplus shrinks to N1.71tn in Q4 2025 as crude exports fall

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigeria’s merchandise trade balance stayed positive but shrank to ₦1,712.48 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. This was obtained in a report...

OPL 245 dispute resolution repositions Nigeria’s economy — AGF

Abdullateef Fowewe The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has hailed the resolution of the long-standing OPL 245 dispute as...

Capital projects ongoing, not abandoned – Finance Ministry

Nike Popoola The Federal Ministry of Finance has clarified that capital projects across the country are still being implemented despite concerns over low capital releases...

FAAN urges patience as cashless toll system commences

Abdullateef Fowewe The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched its Go Cashless Programme at the access gates of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)...

Sports

‪It’s shame you don’t have Brazilian passport — Ancelotti tells Valverde

‬ ‪Abdullateef Fowewe‬ ‪Carlo Ancelotti, now steering Brazil’s national team after his Real Madrid stint, couldn’t hide his admiration for Fede Valverde. ‬ ‪In a...

Video: Man United fans beg Casemiro to spend for ‘one more year’

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United supporters delivered a heartfelt tribute to Casemiro on Sunday, chanting “One more year, one more year, Casemiro!” throughout Old Trafford, two...

Fernandes shatters Manchester United assist record in Villa victory

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes etched his name into club history on Sunday evening, setting a new Premier League record with 16 assists...

Reece James commits long-term to Chelsea with new deal until 2032

Abdullateef Fowewe Chelsea captain Reece James has signed a new contract extension that keeps him at Stamford Bridge until June 2032, the club announced today....

Courtois reaches out to struggling Tottenham keeper Kinsky after Atlético clash

Abdullateef Fowewe Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has shown remarkable sportsmanship by sending a private Instagram message to Tottenham Hotspur’s young shot-stopper, Antonin Kinsky following...

Cunha hails Manchester United as ‘sleeping Giant’ ready to awaken

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United forward, Matheus Cunha has showered praise on his new club, dismissing any negativity and envisioning a triumphant revival under the current...