Ken Ibenne

— Nigeria's food inflation rate jumped to 20.31% in July 2026, reaching its highest level in 10 months despite a slowdown in overall inflation.

— Nigeria has slipped to third place among the world's best-performing stock markets after a strong recovery in South Korean equities ended its five-week run at the top.

— The Nigeria Football Federation has terminated the contract of Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and his technical staff after their shocking loss in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers.

— Social media commentator and activist Prince Isaac Fayose has called for the release of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai, while

— Chelsea could be heading for another major behind-the-scenes change, with Todd Boehly and Mark Walter reportedly considering selling their stakes in the club to the club's majority shareholder, Clearlake Capital.

— The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured $600 million from investors and received a further $400 million underwriting commitment as it prepares for a potential public listing.

— A consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has acquired about 38 percent of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, in a deal that could reshape the ownership structure of the Premier League club.

— Social media commentator and activist Prince Isaac Fayose today strongly criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom

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— Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is set to end his long association with the club after Inter Milan agreed a £30 million deal to sign the England international.