Over the years, several footballers born or raised in England have chosen to represent Nigeria at senior level.  Drawn by family ties, playing opportunities or a desire to honour their heritage, these ten players traded the Three Lions badge for the Green Eagles. 1. Alex Iwobi Born in Lagos but raised in England, Alex Iwobi rose through

Nigerian entrepreneur Gbotemi Kuti has led his company, Oak Heirs Limited, to acquire a controlling stake in Air Liquide Nigeria Plc, a leading supplier of industrial and medical gases.  With this acquisition, Oak Heirs now owns 87.31% of the company, officially marking its entry into the gases sector. Air Liquide Nigeria, previously owned by the

Company returns to profit and pushes West African expansion as demand surges Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, a leading manufacturer of foam products in the country, has reported a revenue of $55 million for the first nine months of 2025.  The company, in which Nigerian businessman and board member Samuel Bolarinde holds a significant stake, has not

On a big Saturday night in Morocco, the Super Falcons pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) history, clawing back from two goals down to defeat the host nation 3-2 and reclaim their place at the top of African women’s football. But behind that comeback was a

Nigeria’s economic climate has tested even the most seasoned business minds, currency fluctuations, inflation, political uncertainty, and global disruptions.  Yet, in the midst of these storms, many Nigerian entrepreneurs have continued to rise, not only building resilient businesses but also documenting their journeys to inspire the next generation. These books offer more than just business

Tinubu’s Policies Restoring Private Sector Confidence, Dangote Reveals Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu policies are restoring private investors’ confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Dangote made the remarks over the weekend during a visit by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, to the $20 billion Dangote

Real Estate Contributes N41.3trn to Economy – NBS Stakeholders have commended the recent GDP rebasing, noting that the real estate sector’s valuation has climbed to N41.3tn, highlighting its rising contribution to the nation’s economy. The contribution of Nigeria’s real estate sector to the economy surged to N41.3tn in 2024, making it the country’s third-largest economic

Rebased GDP Figures Not Evidence of Economic Progress, MAN Tells FG The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the federal government not to see the nominal increase of 18.3 per cent year-on-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth recorded in the latest rebasing of Nigeria’s economy as evidence of significant economic progress. It explained

Productivity Remains Major Concerns Despite N372.8tn Rebased GDP – Experts Economists have noted that productivity remains a challenge in the Nigerian economy, despite the rebasing of the Gross Domestic Product, which has boosted the economy to N372.8tn. They argued that while there has been an update to the metrics for measuring the economy, the challenges

Edun Sets Agenda for New NDIC Management The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has called on the new management of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to bring their diverse experience to bear on the running of the corporation. According to a statement signed by the NDIC Head

Nigeria’s Super Falcons completed a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2 in a thrilling final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, clinching a record-extending 10th continental title and a $1 million prize money. The victory capped a dramatic and determined “Mission X” campaign that resonated across the continent and

The United Kingdom (UK) has removed over 100 occupations from the list of eligible sponsored jobs and significantly increased salary thresholds by at least 30 percent in many cases. This has caused many Skilled Worker and Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) visas to be thrown into uncertainty, implying that many Nigerians may have to return back