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Nigeria exports Millions of Barrels while its top Refinery starves for Oil

Nigeria is currently caught in a strange paradox where the country is shipping massive amounts of crude oil abroad while…
Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) employs no less than 7,000 workers yearly in its Numan, Adamawa, State Backward Integration Project (BIP).

Dangote Sugar moves to raise N500bn in Mega Rights Issue

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has unveiled plans to raise up to N500 billion through a Rights Issue, following shareholder approval…
CBN

CBN admits inflation jumped but says worse was avoided

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pushed back against concerns over a sudden rise in inflation, arguing that its…
Naira

FX: Naira rallies to N1,348/$ as dollar wobbles

The Nigerian naira has continued to gain strength against the US dollar after its recent rise. Earlier this month, the…
CPPE urges targeted tariffs to boost refining, mobility, renewables

CPPE urges targeted tariffs to boost refining, mobility, renewables

Measures include revisions to Import Adjustment Tax across 192 tariff lines, selective import restrictions, lower tariffs on inputs, excise adjustments,…
Mywurah

How we are quietly redefining financial access at the grassroots – Mywurah

A Nigerian fintech platform, Mywurah, has said it is driving a quiet transformation in grassroots financial access by focusing on…
FG

Full List: Items You can no longer Import into Nigeria

The Federal Government has rolled out a revised import restriction policy targeting goods from countries outside the Economic Community of…
CAC

Millions of records affected as CAC suspends portal operations

CAC reassured the public that protecting users’ data remains a top priority. It urged stakeholders to remain calm and patient…
Sandesara resolution

$1.18b Sandesara resolution among India’s largest, seen as ‘win-win’ for banks and government

At a hearing on April 2, 2026, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi directed the…
NGX Regulation

New dawn for investors as NGX extends market hours to 4:00 p.m

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced an extension of its daily trading hours, moving closing time to 4:00 p.m.…
Naira

Mixed Signals: Naira rises while Nigeria’s FX reserves decline

The Nigerian naira gained value on Friday, closing at N1,342.5 per dollar, stronger than the N1,355.25/$ recorded the previous week.
No ban on airtime borrowing, data advance services —FCCPC

FCCPC counters telecom operators on airtime, data lending services

FCCPC said in a statement by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director, Corporate Affairs that no directive was issued preventing consumers…
Naira

Naira crashes suddenly ending impressive two-week winning streak

The Nigerian naira closed the trading week on a slightly weaker note at the official foreign exchange market, shedding a…
FirstBank

FirstBank, Ekiti Govt Partner to Launch Innovation Enterprise Support Fund

FirstBank has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, an initiative aimed at empowering…
Emefiele

Emefiele: Court fixes May 4 for ruling on admissibility of statement

Emefiele is standing trial on a 19-count charge bordering on alleged gratification, corrupt demands, and abuse of office linked to…
Nigeria recorded improvements in key macroeconomic indicators, stronger growth performance, Edun

Nigeria has no immediate need for IMF assistance – Edun

Edun reaffirmed that the country would continue to rely on internal policy measures rather than seek multilateral lending support at…
MTN suspends airtime, data lending services over FCCPC regulation

Why we suspended airtime, data lending services – MTN Nigeria

MTN also noted that the temporary halt was not expected to significantly impact its earnings.
Keepaza

Akindele Liasu divests Dubai business to fund payment identity startup, Keepaza

A Nigerian entrepreneur, Akindele Liasu, has sold part of his Dubai-based business operations to finance Keepaza, a payment identity platform…

5 Best Websites to Pay Electricity Bills Online in Nigeria

Searching for the best website to pay your electricity bills online? Read this guide to discover the top 5 websites…
Sanwo-Olu

Lagos Debt Soars to ₦2.9trn, Towers over other States’ Borrowing

Lagos State’s total debt profile has risen to approximately ₦2.9 trillion after combining its domestic and external obligations, reinforcing its…

Rising costs reshape poultry Industry as farmers opt for homemade feed

Nigerian poultry farmers are now making their own animal feed instead of buying from companies. They are doing this to…
Inflation

Nigeria’s Inflation climbs to 15.38% as price pressures resurface

Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 15.38% in March 2026, up from 15.06% in February. This was reported by the National…
Inflation

BREAKING: Price surge returns as Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 15.38% in March

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, up from 15.06 per cent recorded in February,…
DMO

Nigeria’s debt hits ₦159.28trn as Domestic borrowing surges sharply

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to $110.97 billion as of December 31, 2025, reflecting sustained borrowing by both the Federal…
How Startups Use Virtual Numbers to Test New Markets Before Committing

How Startups Use Virtual Numbers to Test New Markets Before Committing

The virtual number is your beachhead. It gives you a local presence that customers can interact with, a channel for…
IMF endorses Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation, calls for stronger fiscal buffers

IMF endorses Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation, calls for stronger fiscal buffers

Adrian said that building a well-capitalised banking sector remained essential to sustaining global financial stability, particularly as economies confront persistent…
AFAN

AFAN warns farmers against rivalry, urges unity for progress nationwide

The Deputy National President (Operations) of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Asuquo Asuquo, has cautioned members against unhealthy…
Lagos

Lagos reaffirms commitment to Women-led Economic Growth

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its resolve to place women at the forefront of its economic development agenda, positioning…
FCMB

FCMB taps Cultural Economy to Drive Inclusion at 2026 Ibadan Festival

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is positioning culture as an economic engine, leveraging platforms such as the Ibadan Cultural Festival…
IMF endorses Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation, calls for stronger fiscal buffers

Fuel, shipping costs push Nigeria’s growth outlook lower – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026. It now expects the economy to grow…