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“We Care About Your Business Survival” – EKIRS Boss Shifts Tax Strategy
Chairman Olatona shifts from enforcement to partnership, vowing thriving enterprises will fuel Ekiti’s sustainable revenue surge.
CREDICORP Launches C.L.I.C.K.D.: Affordable Laptops Transform Digital Dreams into Reality
Federal Initiative Bridges Tech Gap for Learners, Workers, and Entrepreneurs Nationwide
Otedola Pumps N77bn into First HoldCo, Skyrockets Stake to N1trn Empire
Billionaire chairman doubles down on banking giant with massive share buy, signaling bold confidence amid capital push.
CBN Reaffirms N100 Note as Legal Tender, Bolstering Currency Confidence
In a decisive move to curb confusion and protect economic stability, the Central Bank of Nigeria clarifies that both standard and commemorative ₦100 banknotes remain fully valid, warning rejectors of sanctions while reassuring millions of Nigerians that their currency holds strong value in daily commerce
FG Meets Dangote, Marketers to Slash Petrol Prices
Federal Government engages Dangote Refinery and fuel marketers in high-level talks aimed at delivering much-needed reductions in petrol prices for struggling Nigerians
Tinubu’s $11.4 Billion World Bank Loans in Three Years Ignite Debate Over Nigeria’s Rising Debt Burden
Despite securing $11.4 billion in World Bank loan approvals in just three years, President Bola Tinubu's administration is under growing scrutiny as rising debt-servicing costs, persistent economic hardship and slow project delivery fuel questions over whether the borrowing drive is easing or worsening Nigeria's economic challenges.
Tony Elumelu Steps Down Gracefully as UBA Names Successor in Classy Transition
UBA announces retirement of iconic Group Chairman Tony Elumelu on August 21, 2026, with Emmanuel Nnorom named successor in landmark board change aligned with CBN governance rules.
Nigeria's FDI Rebounds: $923 Million Signals Second Year of Growth Under Tinubu
Two years of consecutive growth lift inflows to $923 million in 2025, as officials tout improved investor confidence amid ongoing economic challenges
Tinubu Approves Free CAC Registration for 250,000 MSMEs Across Nigeria
In a significant push to empower small businesses and formalize the informal economy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved free Corporate
Onyema: Nigerian Airlines Borrow Billions to Fuel Flights Amid Soaring Costs
In a stark warning that underscores the deepening crisis in Nigeria’s aviation industry, Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema has revealed that domestic airlines
Lagos Emerges as Africa's Geoeconomic Powerhouse with $259.75 Billion Economy
In a confident assertion of regional ambition, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has positioned Nigeria’s commercial capital as Africa’s
From Heartbreak to History: Otti Names Planes After Chinua Achebe
In a vibrant ceremony at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) in Lagos on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti,
Tinubu Hails Fertilizer Push as Food Security Promise Kept
In a detailed thread posted on X (formerly Twitter) on June 18, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu outlined his administration’s strides in bolstering Nigeria’s
Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire Following SpaceX Blockbuster IPO
In a milestone that blurs the line between ambition and reality, Elon Musk has crossed into historic territory. The SpaceX IPO,
Nigeria Oil Production Soars Above OPEC Quota to 15-Month Peak
Nigeria has delivered a rare piece of unequivocally good news from its oil fields. In May 2026, the country not only met but comfortably exceeded its OPEC
Dangote Refinery Hits $39.1 Billion Valuation in Landmark Placement
In a development that underscores surging investor confidence in Africa’s industrial future, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been valued at $39.1
Customs Launches Special Operations Against Vegetable Oil Smugglers
The Nigeria Customs Service has declared a fresh war on vegetable oil smugglers, unveiling plans for intelligence-driven special
IMF Warns Nigeria Over Risky $5bn UAE Deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Nigeria against proceeding with a proposed $5 billion
OAGF Leaves Open Treasury Portal Exposed for 11 Months in Major Security Lapse
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has allowed the SSL certificate on its flagship Open Treasury Portal to expire
N2,400 per kg: Cooking Gas Prices Explode, Forcing Nigerian Families Back to Firewood
As everyday essentials become luxuries, families across major cities grapple with relentless inflation — is clean cooking energy slipping out of reach for millions?
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