Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has officially taken over Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, marking a significant expansion of his growing football investment portfolio. The club confirmed the development on Thursday, describing the acquisition as the beginning of a long-term project aimed at improving its sporting performance, institutional structure and social impact. The deal, which is still subject to approval from Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD), will see Messi become the owner of a professional football club in Spain for the first time. Eldense, based in the city of Elda in Alicante, were previously owned by Colombian investment…
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The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has launched its Student Share Grant Initiative, a financial inclusion and investor education programme designed to promote saving, responsible investing and long-term asset ownership among young Nigerians. The initiative will provide eligible students with an opportunity to receive funding for an additional 10 shares in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) at no additional cost, provided they meet the programme’s eligibility and participation requirements. Under the scheme, students aged 18 and above who are enrolled in public or private tertiary institutions across Nigeria can apply. Eligible participants must…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian politicians to abide by the rules of politics and reject electoral malpractice in their pursuit of political victory. Jonathan made the call while speaking at a public lecture organised to commemorate the 80th birthday of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi. The former president warned politicians against using politics as an excuse for actions that violate electoral laws and democratic principles. According to Jonathan, political contests, like sporting competitions, must be conducted according to established rules. “In politics, it’s a disaster. People do stupid things, also even criminal things, and they…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated a combined ₦5.15 trillion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025. According to the NBS, the figure represents a 40.93 percent increase compared with the ₦3.65 trillion recorded in 2024. The statistics bureau, in its latest report released on Thursday, cited data from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) as the source of the revenue figures. Lagos Leads States in IGR Lagos State recorded the highest internally generated revenue in 2025, generating ₦1.77 trillion during the period under review. It…
You need a euro before a trip, school fees abroad, or a payment to a supplier in Europe, and the number on Google isn’t the number you’ll actually get at the bank or from your local BDC. That gap catches a lot of Nigerians off guard, especially when the euro exchange rate to naira shifts within the same week because of CBN policy moves, oil revenue swings, or just demand pressure in Lagos and Abuja markets. This article gives you a straight answer on the euro to naira exchange rate today, showing both the official interbank figure and the parallel…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu belongs in the league of Africa’s transformational leaders, according to Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu. Audu made the assertion in a commentary published on Saturday, September 26, 2026, amid ongoing debate over Tinubu’s political record, personal history and the economic reforms implemented since he assumed office in May 2023. She drew comparisons with historical African leaders including former South African President Nelson Mandela and former Ghanaian leader Jerry John Rawlings, while stressing that the comparison was about how political legacies evolve rather than an assertion that Tinubu is…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Sunday after extending his working vacation in Europe by a few days. Tinubu had left Nigeria for London on August 30 as part of his annual leave before travelling to Paris, France, after spending about a week in the United Kingdom. The Presidency announced on September 21 that the president had extended his stay abroad and would return to Nigeria at the weekend. His prolonged absence has generated political debate and constitutional questions, particularly over the implications of remaining outside the country for more than 21 days without a public…
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has called on Nigeria to approach every match with the determination to secure maximum points as the team begins its campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria will kick off its AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar’s Barea in a home fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, with Onyeka emphasizing the importance of making a positive start. Onyeka Targets Winning Start for Super Eagles Speaking to journalists during a media parley in Uyo, Onyeka stressed that Nigeria must maintain a winning mentality throughout the qualifying…
Kylian Mbappé has raised fresh injury concerns in France and at Real Madrid after suffering pain in his left knee during France’s match against Turkey. The Real Madrid forward scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute of France’s UEFA Nations League fixture, but his celebration was quickly overshadowed by an apparent injury scare. Mbappé collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area from the left before pulling back his leg to take the shot. After making contact with the ball, the France captain appeared to feel discomfort in his standing leg. He briefly jumped following the strike…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended other legislative activities to urgently assess the worsening flood situation across the state, following reports of widespread destruction of homes, roads and sources of livelihood. The decision was reached on Tuesday during the 55th Legislative Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Assembly after the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Linda Somiari-Stewart, raised a Motion of Definite Matter of Urgent Public Importance under Order 26 of the House’s Standing Orders. Somiari-Stewart drew the attention of lawmakers to the plight of residents affected by the flooding, noting that several communities had suffered severe damage,…