September 10, 2025
Omar Marmoush doubtful for Manchester derby after injury on international duty
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush is a major doubt for Sunday’s Manchester derby after sustaining a knee ligament injury while playing for Egypt in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.
NARD NEC meets today over strike threat, demands
Resident doctors hold NEC meeting to decide on strike over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and welfare issues as experts warn of impact on healthcare. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is preparing for a decisive National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today, Wednesday, to chart its next steps in the standoff with the Federal Government. […]
NFF criticizes Dessers, faults Troost-Ekong after Super Eagles’ draw in South Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein.
Cardoso unveils top banks to power $1bn diaspora reserves goal
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified efforts to boost foreign reserves through diaspora inflows, as Governor Olayemi Cardoso revealed a list of Nigerian banks selected to drive a $1 billion diaspora reserves target by 2026. Speaking at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) […]
Nigeria unveils bold $60bn gas expansion to conquer global markets
Nigeria is positioning itself as a dominant player in the global energy transition with an ambitious $60 billion gas expansion plan to be executed over the next five to seven years. The move, spearheaded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), is aimed at scaling up natural gas production, boosting industrialisation, and attracting fresh […]
Nigeria’s cheap crude oil sparks fresh budget worries
Nigeria’s fragile fiscal outlook is facing new pressures as the country’s crude oil grades slumped below $68 per barrel this week, sparking renewed fears over the government’s ability to finance its 2025 budget. With global oil market volatility and domestic production shortfalls persisting, analysts warn that the development could trigger wider fiscal gaps, threaten revenue […]
Rising T-Bill yields spark big opportunities for investors
The Nigerian fixed-income market is witnessing a significant shift as Treasury bill (T-bill) yields continue to rise, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors. Analysts note that the upward movement in yields reflects the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) tightening stance, the government’s need for short-term financing, and broader macroeconomic dynamics. Treasury bills, government-backed short-term […]
Reps give Transport Minister 48 hours to explain Kaduna train derailment
The House of Representatives has summoned Transport Minister Sa’idu Alkali to appear within 48 hours over the Kaduna-bound train derailment involving 618 passengers. The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has directed the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, to appear before it within 48 hours following his refusal to attend an investigative hearing […]
Federal Judge rules in favour of Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook
A federal judge has ruled that Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook can stay in her post while suing Donald Trump over his unprecedented bid to fire her. Cook is legally challenging the US president after he sought to remove her, citing unconfirmed allegations of mortgage fraud. The administration has argued that Trump is able […]
Foreign workers flee Nigerian farms as earnings drop
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is facing one of its toughest challenges in recent years as the continued slide of the naira against the CFA franc forces farm foreign workers out of the country, leaving local farmers grappling with a severe labour shortage. For decades, Nigeria relied on workers from francophone neighbours such as Benin Republic, Togo, […]