Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Argentina celebrate hard earn victory over England Argentina produced a shocking late comeback to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where they will face Spain in a mouth-watering showdown for football’s biggest prize. England looked on course for victory after substitute Anthony Gordon gave the Three Lions the lead in the 55th minute. Introduced in place of Morgan Rogers moments earlier, Gordon made an instant impact by ghosting in at the back post to slot home and put Gareth Southgate’s side in control. The first half had ended goalless, although both teams…

NBS Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026 from 15.93 per cent recorded in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. The report showed that although the annual inflation rate continued its downward trend, food prices rose at a faster month-on-month pace, driven by increases in the prices of fresh pepper, tomatoes, crayfish, beef, garri, yam and other staple food items. According to the NBS, “In June 2026, the Headline inflation rate was 15.91 per cent, down from 15.93 per cent in May…

Sanwo-Olu and entourage visit flooded Lagos communities. Credit: Lagos Junction Sanwo-Olu checks on flooded communities in Ogombo, Lagos. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Ogombo community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to assess the impact of recent flooding and interact with affected residents. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council. Other communities visited include Monastery Road–Sangotedo, Gbetu, Iwerekun, and other areas in the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area. Footage from the…

Stanbic IBTC hosts clients at Lagos Polo Club’s Unity Cup in England. As a major sponsor of Lagos Polo Club over the years, Stanbic IBTC was proud to host select clients at LPC Goes to England, the highly anticipated Unity Cup fixture between Lagos Polo Club and Guards Polo Club Held on Sunday, 28 June 2026, in the United Kingdom. Leading the Company’s delegation was the Chief Executive, Mr. Chuma Nwokocha, who engaged with clients on-site and reaffirmed Stanbic IBTC’s commitment to supporting Nigerian sport and lifestyle at a global level. The event brought together members of the diaspora, partners,…

Nairobi, Kenya: July 15, 2026 – The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) celebrated its Silver Jubilee with another year of strong financial performance, reporting double-digit growth across key financial indicators as African leaders reaffirmed the institution’s strategic role in mobilising investment and lowering the cost of capital across the continent. The results were announced during ATIDI’s 26th Annual General Meeting, held in Nairobi from 30 June to 3 July under the theme “Empowering Africa: Risk Managed, Growth Unlocked.” ATIDI delivered robust financial results in 2025 despite continued global economic uncertainty. Total exposure increased to USD9.2 billion, up from…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host the latest edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, turning the spotlight on how businesses can transform everyday customer feedback into technology that answers Africa’s real needs, Scheduled for Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (WAT), the event, themed “Building for Africa’s Realities: Turning Consumer Feedback into Technology-Driven Solutions,” will convene founders, investors and builders to share candid insight on designing products that work in African conditions rather than solutions borrowed wholesale from elsewhere. Participants will be able to join virtually, as the session streams live…

Gbenga Daniel demands better infrastructure and professionalism. Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East Senatorial District, chaired a major technical session at the 34th Engineering Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), reaffirming his commitment to advancing engineering and infrastructure development across the country. The former Ogun State governor presided over discussions held in Abuja, where engineering professionals, government officials and industry stakeholders explored innovative solutions, sustainable infrastructure and the future of engineering practice in Nigeria. The annual gathering attracted several top government officials and political leaders, including the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi,…

MTN Champs has recorded another major milestone in its mission to discover and develop Nigeria’s next generation of athletics talent, following Team MTN athlete Lucy Nwankwo’s impressive double-gold performance at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Region II Championships in Dakar, Senegal. Representing Nigeria at the continental championships, the young sprinter claimed gold in both the women’s U20 100m and 200m events, while setting new personal bests in each race.  Nwankwo opened the championships with victory in the women’s U20 100m, clocking a personal best of 11.40 seconds to secure her first gold medal. She returned on the final…

GTBank Guaranty Trust Bank, the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has been named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria in The Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2026. The recognition reaffirms GTBank’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions and reflects the bank’s consistent delivery of strong financial performance, operational excellence and sustainable growth. The rankings evaluate banks globally using audited financial results, assessing institutions across financial strength, operational efficiency, risk management, liquidity, growth and profitability. GTBank ranked first overall as the best-performing bank and also ranked first in efficiency and soundness. The…

File: Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non-sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs and signed by its Chairman, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Waziri of Sokoto. According to the statement, the National Moonsighting Committee, in collaboration with various moonsighting committees across the…