Economy

Nigeria leads charge for Africa’s health sovereignty

Abdullateef Fowewe Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged African nations to prioritise health security sovereignty, shifting from foreign aid dependency to robust, self-reliant systems. This...

Exchange rate: Naira to other currencies today

The dollar was bought and sold for N1,425/$ and N1,435/$ at the parallel market on Friday, February 13, 2026. Bureau de Change operators told Daily...

Technology crucial to success of new tax laws — NRS chair, Adedeji

Nike Popoola The Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has described technology as a crucial factor in the implementation of the...

NRS gets N40.71tn revenue target for 2026 after surpassing 2025 goal

... Rakes in N28.3 trillion Nike Popoola The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly known as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), broke its record revenue...

Stock market gains N4.08tn as NGX index rises 3.84%

Nike Popoola Stock market investors gained N4.08tn at the close of trading this week. The NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalization appreciated by 3.84% to...

How Nigeria can move from potential to economic prosperity—Zacch Adedeji

...Says diversified exports must be anchored on innovation, complex products Nike Popoola Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has canvassed a...

Sports

Super Eagles captain Ndidi returns home for father’s burial

Abdullateef Fowewe Super Eagles captain and midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has arrived back in Nigeria to bid farewell to his late father, who passed away recently....

FIFA delivers ruling on Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo Monday

Abdullateef Fowewe FIFA is poised to deliver its pivotal ruling on Monday, February 16, 2026, concerning the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) protest against DR Congo’s...

Inter Miami postpones match over Messi’s injury

Abdullateef Fowewe Lionel Messi’s hamstring injury has derailed Inter Miami’s preseason plans, leading to the postponement of their final tune-up match in Puerto Rico against...

Brentford locks down star striker Thiago until 2031

Abdullateef Fowewe Brentford FC has secured its top scorer, Igor Thiago, with a lucrative contract extension running through the summer of 2031, complete with a...

Carrick hails United’s ‘spirit’ in dramatic West Ham draw

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick has praised his team’s defensive grit and unyielding spirit after a thrilling 1-1 stoppage-time draw against West Ham...

Tottenham sacks Thomas Frank in shock mid-season move

Abdullateef Fowewe Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the immediate sacking of head coach, Thomas Frank, less than eight months after his appointment, as the club seeks...