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September 15, 2026 1:33 am
DHL targets SMEs with new domestic shipping service
September 15, 2026 1:32 am
Minister reiterates FG’s push for nationwide fibre expansion
September 15, 2026 1:30 am
NCC pushes digital inclusion for persons with disabilities
September 15, 2026 1:18 am
Nigeria, India move to revive $15bn bilateral trade
September 15, 2026 1:15 am
Arms imports jump 104% to N55bn
September 15, 2026 1:14 am
Peterside tasks policymakers on institutional reforms
FG targets 200 new telecom sites before December
September 15, 2026 2:30 am
Uber exit opens $450m Nigerian e-hailing market
Business
JPMorgan relisting: FG projects $17.5bn inflow
Business
‘Africa needs stronger institutions to drive devt’
Business
Refinery IPO: Dangote woos Nigerians, investors flood NGX
Business
NNPC targets 600tcf reserves, raises gas production
Business
DHL targets SMEs with new domestic shipping service
DHL Express has launched a new domestic shipping service in Nigeria called Domestic Select, targeting SMEs, online retailers, and individuals with an affor…
Minister reiterates FG’s push for nationwide fibre expansion
The Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, has reiterated the FG’s plan for a nationwide fibre expansion, including 90,000km of cable and new towers….
NCC pushes digital inclusion for persons with disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission has partnered with CBM International to call for greater digital inclusion for persons with disabilities in Nigeria….
Nigeria, India move to revive $15bn bilateral trade
Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen economic ties and restore bilateral trade to its previous high of $15bn, with India seeking renewed crude oil purch…
Arms imports jump 104% to N55bn
Nigeria’s arms and ammunition imports surged by 104% to N55.06bn in the first half of 2026, raising concerns over weapons proliferation before the 2027 pol…
Peterside tasks policymakers on institutional reforms
Leadership expert Dakuku Peterside says Nigeria’s failure to prosper is due to weak institutions, urging a shift from resource wealth to institutional weal…
Uber exit opens $450m Nigerian e-hailing market
Following Uber’s exit from Nigeria, competitors like Bolt and inDrive are positioning to capture a larger share of the country’s $450m e-hailing market….
JPMorgan relisting: FG projects $17.5bn inflow
The Federal Government says Nigeria’s relisting on a JP Morgan global bond index is expected to attract a $17.5bn inflow and reduce borrowing costs….
‘Africa needs stronger institutions to drive devt’
Prof Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka says Africa’s development requires strong institutions to connect knowledge, innovation, financing, and leadership across bord…
Refinery IPO: Dangote woos Nigerians, investors flood NGX
Investors have flooded the Nigerian Exchange as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery launched its N2.15tn Initial Public Offering (IPO) at N525 per share….
NNPC targets 600tcf reserves, raises gas production
The NNPC Ltd. has unveiled plans to increase Nigeria’s gas reserves from 215tcf to over 600tcf and raise national production to 12 Bcf/d by 2030….
NGX opens week bullish, market cap gains N160bn
The Nigerian equities market started the week bullish as market capitalisation gained N160bn, driven by price appreciation in Nestle Nigeria and others….
NITDA seeks more investment in data centres
NITDA is seeking increased investment in Nigeria’s data centre infrastructure to meet the demands of the country’s expanding digital economy….
Hotspot secures World Bank facility for 500 communities
Hotspot Network Limited has secured a World Bank-backed facility to deploy telecoms and broadband infrastructure across 500 underserved communities in Nige…
Nigeria has been included in J.P. Morgan’s new Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets Edge, marking its return to the bank’s benchmark after 11 years….
Dangote thanks Tinubu for fuel subsidy removal, FX reforms
Aliko Dangote has thanked President Bola Tinubu for the bold steps of removing the fuel subsidy and liberalising the foreign exchange market….
UPDATED: Dangote refinery opens N2.15tn IPO on NGX
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened its N2.15tn Initial Public Offering on the Nigerian Exchange, offering 4.1 billion shares at N525 each….
DMO opens N1tn FGN bond subscription, sets N50m minimum
The Debt Management Office has offered two FGN bonds valued at N1tn for subscription, with a minimum investment of N50m and a price of N1,000 per unit….
Banks shut 476 branches in three years – CBN
Nigerian banks closed a net 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, an 8.8% reduction in three years, according to CBN data….
Nigeria hits 1.68mbpd, sustains OPEC quota for four months
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.68 million barrels per day in August, sustaining its OPEC quota for the fourth consecutive month….
Abia targets seven sectors to boost industrialisation
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has identified seven priority sectors his administration is targeting to attract investment and drive economic growth….
Firm pushes AI tools for local languages
A Nigerian AI firm, PlotWeaver, has called for the development of AI tools for local languages to boost business, education, and cultural preservation….
Engineers seek integrated transport network for economic growth
The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers has called for an integrated transport network to support Nigeria’s economic growth….
FCMB SheVentures and Jenniez School of African Interior Design have trained 100 interior designers in financial literacy and business management skills….
Dangote Refinery offer to boost FX earnings — CIS, ASHON
Stockbrokers and securities dealers have welcomed the Dangote Refinery IPO, saying the offer will boost Nigeria’s FX earnings and deepen the capital market…
Broad sell-offs push NGX weekly index down 1.60%
The Nigerian Exchange Limited’s All-Share Index fell by 1.60% for the week due to widespread sell-offs, with 80 equities closing lower against nine gainers…
LAWMA mobilises youth for cleaner environment
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has launched the ‘LAWMA Cares and Lagos Youth Initiative’ to engage young people in responsible waste management….
Quacks behind 95% of building collapses – Experts
Building experts say quacks and unprofessionals are responsible for over 90% of building collapses in Nigeria, citing wrong foundations and poor materials….
Lagos moves to enforce building standards
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring building construction activities conform to approved plans and regulation…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced its Initial Public Offering (IPO), offering 4.1 billion shares at N525 each to raise approximately N2.15tn….