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Messi scores first goal since father’s death in Miami draw
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union. The
NELFUND applauds Tinubu for comitment to sustainable student loan financing
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has expressed its appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for directing that eligible liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial
China jails Evergrande founder for life, fines firm over $2bn
China on Thursday sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the company and an affiliate more than US$2 billion after a high-profile default
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 20, 2026
The Nigerian naira continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as improved dollar liquidity supported the local currency across the foreign exchange market. At the
IBB: An Audacious Military President at 85
By Simon Reef Musa One of the most discussed military rulers in Nigeria’s history, he rose to the nation’s pinnacle of power nearly 41 years ago, after dethroning the then
Moniepoint, Funke Akindele launch savings drive
By Babajide Komolafe Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has launched a new savings campaign in partnership with Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, to encourage Nigerians to build stronger financial resilience and
Experts seek reforms to unlock poultry industry’s potential
By Kafayat kokumo Experts have called for reforms, increased investment, innovation and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job
Lagos gets 360MW boost as FG upgrades four substations
By Obas Esiedesa & Mariam Eko The Federal Government (FG) has commissioned the upgraded transmission facilities in four major substations in Lagos, adding about 360 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity
NESG projects inflation to average 15.5% in H2’26
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected Nigeria’s inflation to remain elevated during the remainder of 2026, averaging 15.5 percent in the second half 2026, H2’26,
2027: I pity Tinubu because they’ll say he rigged after he wins - Sowunmi
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson, Segun Sowunmi, has expressed concern over the controversy he believes could follow the 2027 presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu may face allegations of
