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November 6, 2026 12:22 pm
Africa needs investment, not aid — Elumelu
November 6, 2026 9:41 am
We paid 40% interest on Obajana loans — Dangote
November 6, 2026 9:17 am
NRS urges content creators to register businesses for tax relief
November 6, 2026 9:03 am
Shettima urges investors to fund African creative businesses
November 6, 2026 8:24 am
Afreximbank targets over $540m deals at Lagos CANEX
November 6, 2026 6:17 am
States spend N45bn fuelling vehicles, generators in six months
How my mother’s small restaurant shaped my business journey — Elumelu
November 6, 2026 12:33 pm
Champion deepens African market push with ART X Lagos partnership
Business & Economy
Insurers warned recapitalisation may fail without stronger corporate governance
Business & Economy
TAT’s executive strategic programme to advance tax justice
Business & Economy
Bearish sentiment wipes N3.28tn off NGX market value
Capital Market
Cavista, Babcock partner to prepare students for tech jobs
Industry
Africa needs investment, not aid — Elumelu
Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has said Africa needs investment and trade, not aid, to drive its development and unlock the continent’s economic potential….
We paid 40% interest on Obajana loans — Dangote
Founder and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that his company paid interest rates of up to 40 per cent to local banks while financing the construct…
NRS urges content creators to register businesses for tax relief
The Nigeria Revenue Service has urged content creators and other operators in the creative industry to formalise their businesses, obtain tax identification numbers and maintain proper financial……
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged investors and financial institutions to provide early funding for African creative businesses, describing the sector as a major source of future global compani…
Afreximbank targets over $540m deals at Lagos CANEX
The African Export-Import Bank has set its sights on securing creative industry deals exceeding $540m at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend 2026 in Lagos, as it seeks to expand financing for African mu…
States spend N45bn fuelling vehicles, generators in six months
Nigerian states spent N45.04bn on fuel for vehicles and generators in the first six months of 2026, a 14.35% increase from the previous year….
Champion deepens African market push with ART X Lagos partnership
Champion Breweries Plc is deepening its African market push through a partnership with ART X Lagos 2026, showcasing its expanded beverage portfolio….
Insurers warned recapitalisation may fail without stronger corporate governance
NAICOM has warned that the insurance recapitalisation may fail without stronger corporate governance, urging boards to strengthen risk management to protec…
TAT’s executive strategic programme to advance tax justice
The Tax Appeal Tribunal has held a strategic programme in Abuja to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance tax adjudication under Nigeria’s reforms….
Bearish sentiment wipes N3.28tn off NGX market value
The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed on a bearish note as its market capitalisation dropped by N3.28tn, driven by major losses in Dangote Cement and Presco…
Cavista, Babcock partner to prepare students for tech jobs
Cavista Technologies has partnered with Babcock University to equip students with practical Artificial Intelligence skills and industry experience for tech…
Treasurers urge firms to embrace AI, automation
The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria has urged businesses to deploy AI and automation to strengthen treasury operations and anticipate financ…
FoodCo founder urges youths to pursue entrepreneurship
FoodCo founder, Sola Sun-Bashorun, has advised Nigerian youths to pursue entrepreneurship despite economic hardship, recounting how she started with N5,000…
FG generates N33tn revenue in 10 months – Oyedele
The Federal Government generated a record N33tn in revenue between January and October 2026, boosted by digital tax administration, says Taiwo Oyedele….
S’West youths develop tech solutions to local problems
Young people in South-West Nigeria are developing innovative tech solutions for local problems, unveiled at a showcase by the O’dua Investment Foundation….
FG blames gas shortage as power outages hit five states
The Federal Government has blamed gas shortages and maintenance issues for worsening power outages in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo states….
Nigeria lost 3.3m barrels to oil thieves in 2025 – NUPRC
Nigeria lost 3.33 million barrels of crude oil to theft in 2025, contributing to a N2.14tn revenue decline, the NUPRC’s annual report has revealed….
CBN withdraws N3.46tn through OMO, T-bills
The Central Bank of Nigeria has absorbed N3.46tn from the financial system through its latest Open Market Operations and Treasury bills auctions….
FX volatility, AI attacks raise Africa’s cybersecurity costs
FX volatility, sophisticated AI-powered cyberattacks, and new data laws are increasing cybersecurity costs for businesses across Africa, a new report finds…
Crude palm oil imports soar 487% on rising demand
Nigeria’s crude palm oil imports surged by 487% to N91.62bn in the first half of 2026, highlighting a major gap between local production and demand….
MAN, power ministry tackle high electricity costs, erratic supply
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria is working with the power ministry to address high electricity costs and erratic supply undermining industrial pro…
Lagos targets 19 CNG stations by Q1 2027
The Lagos State Government plans to increase its compressed natural gas stations to 19 by Q1 2027 to expand access to cheaper transportation fuel….
NGX chairman urges business leaders to create capital market wealth
The Nigerian Exchange Group chairman has urged business leaders to create Nigerian capital market wealth by increasing participation and strengthening the …
CIBN unveils MSME Forum, targets finance hubs
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has unveiled its MSME Forum, calling for collaboration to ensure the N4.65tn bank recapitalisation funds grow…
FCMB advocates stronger data infrastructure for digital banking
FCMB has called for increased investment in local data infrastructure and careful data localisation to protect customer information and ensure digital bank…
Continental Reinsurance strengthens IPO proposition with shareholder commitment
Continental Reinsurance has strengthened its IPO proposition for its Botswana Stock Exchange listing after a major shareholder agreed to retain its stake….
LG targets diverse African markets with tailored appliances
LG Electronics says it is prioritising consumer needs and local lifestyles in developing home appliances tailored for diverse markets across Africa and the…
Lagos seeks investment in cooperative-led Louisville project
Lagos State officials have praised the Louisville project, a mixed-use development in Eko Atlantic City by the TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative….
WIMBIZ hails women’s role in financial access, tech
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has hailed the growing role of Nigerian women in building financial access and tech infrastructur…
Access Holdings posts N474bn Q3 profit
Access Holdings Plc has posted a N474.2bn profit after tax for the nine-month period ending September 2026, a 5.9 per cent increase from the previous year….
NNPC’s Federation Account remittance hits N11.41tn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited paid N11.14tn to the Federation Account between January and September 2026, a period where its revenue fell…