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In a spectacular display of bullish dominance, the Nigerian equities market rebounded aggressively in the trading week to Friday July 10, adding a about N9.34 trillion to investor portfolios. The week’s historic buying frenzy effectively erased previous lulls and propelled the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) from an opening of N147.103 trillion […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has stalled judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against 57 properties linked to Abubakar Malami former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik was expected to deliver judgment on Friday but could not proceed as the court […]

Morocco’s remarkable FIFA 2026 World Cup journey came to an end on Thursday after France secured a clinical 2-0 victory in their quarter-final clash to book a place in the semi-finals. The Atlas Lions, Africa’s final remaining representatives, carried the hopes of an entire continent into the blockbuster encounter but were ultimately undone by the […]

The United States has identified 124 Nigerians for deportation after placing them on what it described as its list of the country’s “worst of the worst” criminal offenders, marking the latest escalation in President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign. Read also: UPDATED: Court remands Miyetti Allah president over alleged $2.63m money laundering, terrorism financing The names […]

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump declares interim accord ‘over’ The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf just hours after President Donald Trump declared that the interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict with Tehran was “over.” The strikes, […]

Naira weakened slightly in the official foreign exchange (FX) market on Wednesday despite improved market liquidity and rising external reserves, as demand pressures continued to weigh on the local currency.   Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira depreciated by N3.32 against the dollar, closing at N1,379.07 on Wednesday […]

The Ebonyi State Government has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of attempting to create a rift between Governor Francis Nwifuru and Nylson Wike, the FCT Minister, insisting that both leaders enjoy a cordial relationship built on mutual respect. The government alleged that the two factions of the PDP had twisted remarks made by […]

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes Morocco can once again inspire African football to reach new heights at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, while admitting Nigeria’s absence from the tournament remains a painful disappointment. Watching Africa’s representatives compete on football’s biggest stage has filled the defender with both pride and frustration, pride at the […]

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has commenced the implementation of the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) 2.0 with the completion of the first cohort of a specialised residential technical training programme designed to develop the skilled workforce needed to expand Nigeria’s domestic sugar production and reduce dependence on imports. According to a statement by […]

France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched a scathing attack on Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after she made racist remarks targeting his origins and education following France’s victory over Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Amarilla, a member of Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, posted the comments on X after France defeated Paraguay in the Round […]