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MARKETS AND ECONOMY
Togo, Côte d’Ivoire Drive Nigeria’s N3.8trn West African Exports
Nigeria exported goods worth N3.82 trillion to West African countries in the second quarter of 2026, with Togo and Côte d’Ivoire accounting for more than 70 per cent of the regional export value, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.Nigeria’s exports to West African countries reached N3.82 trillion in...
Dangote Refinery Draws Billions in Investor Interest Ahead of IPO
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has attracted billions of dollars...
Dangote Adds $3.3m As Refinery IPO Nears September 14
Aliko Dangote added $3.3 million to his fortune on...
Dangote Refinery Set IPO Price At N525 Per Share
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has set its initial public offering...
NDPHC Reports N300bn Loss As 1,500MW Generation Capacity Remains Stranded
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has reported...
Dangote Sets 12-Day Timeline For Refinery IPO
Aliko Dangote has disclosed that the initial public offering...
Uber Begins Robotaxi Trial in London After Quitting Nigeria
Uber has begun testing autonomous ride-hailing services in London,...
Tech World
FINANCE
CBN Raises Alarm Over Terrorism Financing Risks in Financial Sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over terrorism-financing risks in the financial sector, elevating supervision of the risk to a current priority.The apex bank said the move was part of efforts to protect Nigeria’s financial system from abuse by illicit actors.The CBN said its supervisory focus...
OPay Denies Shutdown Rumour as Revenue Jumps 161% to $536.3m in 2025
OPay has dismissed a viral social media claim that...
N4.65trn Recapitalisation: Are Banks Financing Nigeria’s Economy or Government?
By Blaise UdunzeFive months after the Central Bank of...
OPay Plans NGX Listing as Fintech Targets $4bn US IPO Valuation
OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, is preparing...
PalmPay Expands Opportunities for Nigerians to Earn More
As rising living costs continue to place pressure on...
Security is Becoming a Bigger Priority for Young Banking Customers
Nigeria’s fintech companies are facing a new test in...
Fortis Global Insurance Appoints Umar Faruk Umar, Ufuoma Ibru as Directors
Fortis Global Insurance Plc has appointed Dr Umar Faruk...
GENERAL NEWS
FTSE Russell Lists Dangote Cement, MTN, Zenith, 28 Others in Frontier Index
FTSE Russell has listed 31 Nigerian companies in its...
Nigeria’s Economy Showing Recovery Signs Ahead of 2027 -Sanwo-Olu
Nigeria’s economy is showing stronger signs of recovery ahead...
Security Is Becoming An Economic Cost for Nigeria’s Businesses, Lai Mohammed Warns
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has...
Federal Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage as Loan App Debt Rises
Federal workers are demanding an immediate increase in the...
Customs Remits N1.38trn to FG in Two Months as August Revenue Falls 24%
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N1.38 trillion for...
SORA Wins N3m NCC Hackathon Prize With Disability-Focused Job Platform
SORA, an inclusive job-matching and skills development platform for...
CPPE Urges Lower Production Costs as Nigeria’s GDP Growth Hits 4.43%
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE)...
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Travels & Aviation
Appointments & RECOGNITIONS
VIEWPOINTS
Nigeria’s N3,000 Certificates and Rise of a Nation of Fake Credentials
Nigeria should be deeply ashamed. Not merely embarrassed. Not mildly concerned. Ashamed.A country that claims to be preparing millions...