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2026 World Cup: Trump envoy urges FIFA to swap Iran for Italy
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both sporting and diplomatic circles, a senior envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly lobbied FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup. According to the Financial Times, the proposal was made by Trump’s envoy Paolo Zampolli, who ...
Aviation finance gets N500m boost as ICAN targets digital reform
Digital transformation has emerged as the primary catalyst for revenue optimization in Nigeria’s aviation sector, taking center stage at the inaugural anniversary of the ICAN Aviation Chapter in Lagos. The milestone event was underscored by the launch of a N500 million endowment fund, a strategic ...
Air Peace, Turkish Airlines sign bilateral agreement to strengthen connectivity between Nigeria, Africa
Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, and Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye flying have activated a bilateral interline agreement, enhancing seamless connectivity between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, Türkiye, and Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network. The int...
Why aviation’s record $50bn tech spend hinges on data integration
SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed...
Opposition parties risk 2027 election exclusion as court ruling drags
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgement in appeals arising from the protracted leadership crises in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, said the date for the judgements would be ...
Data gaps undermine Nigeria’s financial inclusion gains
Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech sector is facing new risks that could slow its expansion, as industry leaders warned that weak trust systems and persistent data gaps are undermining gains in financial inclusion. As of January 2026, the combined valuation of Nigeria’s top nine fintech companies is...
Iran seizes ships as ceasefire hangs by a thread
Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the first such action since the war began late February, raising fresh doubts about whether a fragile ceasefire between Tehran and Washington can hold. The Revolutionary Guards confirmed they had boarded and escorted the ships to Iranian ...
US forces hunt Iranian tankers across Asian waters
American warships have fanned out across the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian seas to intercept Iranian oil tankers, boarding and redirecting vessels loaded with millions of barrels of crude far from the war’s front lines, shipping and security sources told Reuters on Wednesday. At least three...
EPL: Man City go top with win over Burnley
Manchester City moved top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, edging ahead of Arsenal in the title race. The result also confirmed Burnley’s relegation, marking their third drop from the top flight in five seasons as they return to the...
How Nigerian traders can survive Iran war as crisis enters eight week
The ongoing crisis involving Iran, Israel and the US has since been rippling through Nigeria’s economy, driving up fuel costs, disrupting supply chains, and forcing commodity traders to rethink how they stay in business. From petrol stations to food markets, the effects are already visible, as the...
Inside Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle that elevated Oyedele as finance minister
President Bola Tinubu’s decision to reconfigure his economic management team has triggered one of the most consequential shifts in Nigeria’s fiscal leadership since the start of his administration, replacing Wale Edun with tax expert Taiwo Oyedele as minister of finance and coordinating minister...
Like Uzoka-Anite, Tinubu’s latest cabinet reshuffle came without notice for Edun
In a move that has sent ripples through the corridors of power and the financial markets alike, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fundamentally recalibrated the leadership of Nigeria’s economy. The departure of Wale Edun as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy marks the most ...
Nigeria’s top opposition parties await decisive Supreme Court ruling today
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set for a decisive moment today as the Supreme Court delivers rulings on separate appeals arising from their internal leadership disputes. The judgements are expected to significantly shape the political landscape ahead...
Explainer: What CBN’s new market rule means and why it matters
Nigeria’s central bank has once again rolled out a new policy aimed at boosting transparency, improving the pricing of money, reducing opacity, and aligning the country with global market standards. At its core is the recently introduced Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), a reference rate...
Nigeria buys 61.7m US crude in 2 years -report
Nigeria imported about 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on foreign feedstock to support domestic refining despite being a major oil producer. According to media reports, this is despite Niger...
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