Today's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches (Wednesday, June 17) are Group Stage games across Groups J, K, and L.

 

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Key fixtures (all times ET):

• Austria vs Jordan (Group J) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA (~12 a.m. ET / late night June 16–17) → Austria won 2-1 (Romano Schmid 21', own goal 76'; Jordan's Ali Olwan 50').

Oshiomhole Revives Natasha Suspension Controversy to Deepen Rift with Akpabio

 

Senator Adams Oshiomhole

UK Appoints Peter Vowles as New High Commissioner to Nigeria

Peter Vowles

The United Kingdom has named Peter Vowles as its new British High Commissioner to Nigeria.

Omoyele Sowore and DSS

Omoyele Sowore and Nigerian President (Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu) 

Fifa 2026 match Senegal 1 vs France 3

France took on Senegal in their Group I opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it was a thrilling encounter that saw Les Bleus come out on top 3-1. 

Japan and the Netherlands in 2026 Fifa World Cup

Japan 2  vs Netherlands 2

Japan and the Netherlands played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Group F opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

CBN Proposes New Rules to Tighten Separation Between Banks, Fintechs

 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed new guidelines aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight and drawing clearer operational boundaries between banks, fintech firms and other closely linked financial institutions.

The proposals are contained in the apex bank’s Exposure Draft Guidelines on Ring-Fencing Operations of Closely Linked Entities in the Nigerian Financial System.