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Brain Drain in Nigerian Sports: Governance, Trust and the Ofili Question

February 21, 2026

When Favour Ofili confirmed her decision to switch allegiance to Turkey, the reaction within Nigeria’s sporting community was immediate and emotionally charged. For some, it was a painful symbol of declining national loyalty. For others, it was a predictable consequence

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Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

February 21, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

Voting in parts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, got off to a slow start on Saturday, with delays and low turnout reported in several polling units. In Jikwoyi, elections scheduled to begin at 08:30 had yet to start, while in nearby

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Official, parallel markets’ FX rates near convergence as gap shrinks to N3

February 20, 2026

On Friday, February 20, the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) in the black market and the official window consolidated,

Nigerian Stock Market Record Highest Level In 15-years, Equity Cap Up N59.90bn

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Over N1.22trn Gained As Fidson Healthcare, Jaiz Bank Lift NGX Market Cap

February 20, 2026

Over N1.22 trillion was gained in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, on Friday, February 20, as the bourse’s market

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N3.57bn FX Loss, Trading Gain Decline… Why Cornerstone Insurance’s Profit Dropped By 67%

February 20, 2026

In 2025, a 36.92 percent increase in Cornerstone Insurance Plc’s revenue was not enough to stop the company’s net income from crashing by 67.85

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Unity–Providus Merger: Customers May Face Short-Term Disruptions

February 19, 2026

The proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited has entered its final stage, with integration activities underway following regulatory approval and

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Debt Slash, Double-Digit Revenue Growth Help BUA Foods Absorb N16bn Exchange Loss

February 19, 2026

Over N1.80 trillion was generated as revenue by BUA Foods between the first quarter (Q1) and the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, exceeding the

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Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

February 21, 2026

Voting in parts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, got off to a slow start on Saturday, with delays and low turnout reported in several polling units. In Jikwoyi, elections scheduled to begin at 08:30 had yet to start, while in nearby Karu, voting had commenced but with only a handful of voters present, according to observations by Prime Business Africa. Officials

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Over 1.58 Million Voter Cards Collected Ahead of FCT Council Elections

February 20, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 1.58 million Permanent

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The Many Woes of El-Rufai

February 20, 2026

The Abuja home of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai was searched

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Rivers Senator Mpigi Dies at 64

February 19, 2026

Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East in the 10th National Assembly,

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Umeh Flags Loophole in Revised Electoral Law

February 19, 2026

Senator Victor Umeh has warned that a proviso in the newly signed

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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EU Funding Boosts Nigeria’s Internet Expansion Plans

February 19, 2026

Faster and more reliable internet could soon reach millions of Nigerians after the European Union pledged €22m to support the country’s fibre-optic expansion. The

Markets·News·Politics·Technology·Top Stories·World News

UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

February 18, 2026

Inside a glass factory in north-west England, molten glass pours through chutes and is blown into bottles in furnaces that burn around the clock.

Africa·News·Technology·Top Stories

Gabon Suspends Social Media Amid Rising Unrest

February 18, 2026

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing content that it says is fuelling division and unrest

MTN Shareholders, Karl Toriola Lose N581.57bn Within Three Days

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Nigeria Reviews MTN Group’s Acquisition of IHS Towers Over Sector Impact

February 17, 2026

The Federal Government has said it will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the reported acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group, citing the strategic

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Russia Cuts Off WhatsApp Access in Sweeping Push for State-Controlled Messaging Platform

February 12, 2026

WhatsApp says the Russian government has moved to “fully block” its encrypted messaging service across the country, in what appears to be a coordinated

Sport

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Brain Drain in Nigerian Sports: Governance, Trust and the Ofili Question

February 21, 2026

When Favour Ofili confirmed her decision to switch allegiance to Turkey, the reaction within Nigeria’s sporting community was immediate and emotionally charged. For some, it was a painful symbol of declining national loyalty. For others, it was a predictable consequence of systemic administrative failures. But beyond the public outrage lies a deeper institutional question: are Nigeria’s elite athletes leaving because

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18 Senegalese Fans Jailed After AFCON Final Disturbances in Morocco

February 19, 2026

A Moroccan court has sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms

Diaspora·News·Sports

UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

February 8, 2026

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or

News·Sports·Top Stories

CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

January 29, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on the

Markets

African Countries With The Largest Proven Oil Reserves In 2025

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Markets Fall as Iran Signals New Chance for Nuclear Talks

February 17, 2026

Global shares slipped and oil prices fell on Tuesday after Iran offered a cautiously positive response in nuclear talks with US officials in Geneva,

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Soludo Seals Shops for Two Weeks over Monday Sit-at-Home

February 17, 2026

The Anambra State Government has sealed dozens of shops at two major markets in Idemili North council area after traders failed to open for

‘CBN’s Interest Rate Remains High, Choking Businesses’

Business·Insights·Markets·Opinion

Soludo’s New Market Design: Why Onitsha Traders Must Tread Carefully

February 17, 2026

The main fears and warnings of critics of the actions of Anambra governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo about sit-at-home and closure of the Onitsha Main

Markets·News·Top Stories·World News

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Trade Deal

January 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods entering the United States, sharply escalating trade tensions

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

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Brain Drain in Nigerian Sports: Governance, Trust and the Ofili Question

February 21, 2026

When Favour Ofili confirmed her decision to switch allegiance to Turkey, the reaction within Nigeria’s sporting community was immediate and emotionally charged. For some, it was a painful symbol of declining national loyalty. For others, it was a predictable consequence of systemic

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

February 21, 2026

Voting in parts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, got off to a slow start on Saturday, with delays and low turnout reported in several polling units. In Jikwoyi, elections scheduled to begin at 08:30 had yet to start, while in nearby Karu, voting

News·Top Stories

Tinubu Urges Orderliness, Restraint as INEC Conducts Elections in FCT, Kano, Rivers

February 21, 2026

President Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies and electoral officials to conduct themselves peacefully and professionally during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,

News·Top Stories·World News

Merz Reaffirms CDU ‘Firewall’ Against Far-Right AfD at Party Conference

February 20, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday firmly rejected any cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), vowing to uphold a longstanding informal agreement among Germany’s mainstream parties to isolate the party from positions of power. Speaking at a national conference of

Opinion

Amended Electoral Act and Inducement of Apathy

February 20, 2026

By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko The past few weeks have seen frenetic and combative social advocacy by hundreds of protesters who gathered at the entrance to the imposing National Assembly complex to demand that the amendments to the electoral Act must not

How 3.7m Children In Northeast Nigeria Face Malnutrition Crisis – FAO Reveals

Opinion

Shooting Down Inflation and Rising Poverty

February 20, 2026

By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko For Nigerians, there is a generally agreed principle that the government and the people must always be on different lanes in the making of any claim concerning development, redistribution of wealth and the poverty rates. Whereas government

Opinion

The Seyi Tinubu’s jellof rice, loaves of bread

February 20, 2026

By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko Seyi Tinubu is the self-styled ‘First Son’ of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As the most notable Son of the president, Seyi Tinubu is perhaps the most publicly celebrated Son of any elected president in the political

Business·Top Stories

Official, parallel markets’ FX rates near convergence as gap shrinks to N3

February 20, 2026

On Friday, February 20, the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) in the black market and the official window consolidated, as the gap shrank to N3.67 kobo, from N11.64 kobo. According to Naira Rates, the black market aggregator,

Business·Top Stories

Over N1.22trn Gained As Fidson Healthcare, Jaiz Bank Lift NGX Market Cap

February 20, 2026

Over N1.22 trillion was gained in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, on Friday, February 20, as the bourse’s market capitalisation grew to N125.16 trillion, from the N123.93 trillion recorded on Thursday, February 19. This followed a 1,916.2

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