Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid played out a 3-3 draw in their UEFA Champions League knockout play-off first leg. The game occurred at Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges on February 18, 2026. Nigerian internationals Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika scored for their respective teams. Atletico’s Early DominanceAtletico took an early lead when Julián Álvarez scored…
Leila Shahid, Palestine’s first female diplomat, died at her home in southern France. She passed away on February 18, 2026, at age 76. Her family confirmed the news to Le Monde newspaper. Shahid had suffered from serious illness for several years. Early Life and Education Shahid grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, after her birth in…
Gianni Infantino stated that the 2026 World Cup achieved full sell out status for its 104 matches. He made the declaration during an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, begins on June 11 and concludes on July 19. Massive Request Numbers Infantino revealed that fans submitted…
The Kano State Hisbah Board announced restrictions on commercial tricycle operators during Ramadan. Mujahid Aminuddeen, deputy commander general of the board, issued a statement on the bans. He acted on directives from Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, commander general of the board. Aminuddeen said, “Based on the directives of our Commander-General, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, the…
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has forecasted a significant improvement in the value of the naira this year. He predicts the currency could strengthen to ₦1,000 per dollar. Dangote shared this outlook during the launch of the Nigeria Industrial Policy in Abuja. An event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and other senior…
The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all entertainment centres across the state as Ramadan approaches. The announcement came from Abdullahi Sulaiman, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board. The directive targets entertainment venues, commonly known as gala houses, and Disc Jockey (DJ) operators under the board’s regulation. “Starting…
CFG Africa, a leading multi-asset investment firm, officially launched its N1 billion Ethical Fund in 2025. Shortly after, the firm hosted a strategic Non-Interest Investment Forum in Abuja. Signaling a growing shift in the market toward non-interest financial instruments. This move comes as investors seek alternatives to hedge against the fiscal adjustments. Projected for 2026…
Socialite and entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has praised a southeastern traditional ruler for urging President Bola Tinubu to either release Nnamdi Kanu from detention or deport him abroad. The appeal made by Lawrence Agubuzu, the ruler of Ezema Olo Community in Enugu State, on Tuesday, February 17, during the 2026 National…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the public offering of three Federal Government bonds worth N800 billion. Each bond is price at N1,000 per unit. However, in a statement on Tuesday, February 17, the DMO outlined the details of the bonds: The auction is schedule for February 23, with settlement set for February 25,…
Oando Plc has submitted an application to the Nigerian Exchange for approval to list a rights issue of 4,415,867,342 ordinary shares. The company aims to raise N220.79 billion in fresh capital through this offering. The details of the proposal were outlined in a regulatory filing signed by Mrs. Folasade Ibidapo-Obe, Oando’s Secretary and Chief Compliance…
