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BusinessDangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing to raise about ₦2.15 trillion from public investors. Beyond the size of the transaction, the listing cou…
BusinessNigeria’s new mini-grid and net-billing rules could shift electricity reform from tariff debates towards locally managed service models. The opp…
BusinessNigeria’s economy grew 4.43% in Q2 2026, but July’s food-price data show why stronger GDP and lower headline inflation have not yet translated i…
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BusinessExamining how Nigerian companies can monitor competitors, adapt strategies, and leverage insights for long-term growth in a highly competitive m…
BusinessAt the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a striking declaration: the global system must be reordered to all…
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BusinessThe war drums in the Middle East have spilled fuel on Nigeria’s pump prices. With tension escalating between Iran, Israel, and the US, the rippl…
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BusinessSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Nigeria’s economic development, contributing to employment and GDP growth. This artic…
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BusinessThe much-anticipated sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from Dangote Refinery is about to kick off, and there’s a lo…
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BusinessThe origins of Nigeria's fuel subsidy system have been traced back to the military administrations of General Yakubu Gowon and General Olusegun…
BusinessThe Federal Government, through the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has clarified that the Value-Ad…
BusinessThe Nigerian stock market faced a downturn last week, as surging petrol prices added pressure to an already fragile economy. Petrol prices spike…
BusinessThe digital download industry is booming, offering entrepreneurs a golden opportunity to build a business with minimal overhead and unlimited gr…
BusinessPodcasts have become an incredibly popular medium for sharing information, stories, and entertainment. However, many podcasters miss out on the…
BusinesseBooks have become one of the most popular forms of digital downloads, offering creators a flexible and scalable way to generate income. Whether…
BusinessThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The…
BusinessIn the intricate dance of economic development and stability, Nigeria stands at a pivotal juncture, bolstered by the Central Bank of Nigeria's (…
BusinessIn a landmark move for Nigerian aviation and the economy at large, Air Peace, Nigeria's leading indigenous airline, has initiated daily direct f…
BusinessIn the heart of Nigeria's vibrant economic scene, a monumental shift is on the horizon, heralded by the commencement of operations at the Dangot…
BusinessAs the discourse around the expansion of BRICS gains momentum, Nigeria's potential membership offers an intriguing case study. Representing Afri…
BusinessIn an era where global dynamics are constantly shifting, the BRICS consortium—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—stands o…
BusinessNigeria's currency, the Naira, has depreciated further, slipping past the psychologically important threshold of 1,280 Naira to the US dollar at…
BusinessNigeria's Federal Government (FG) is collaborating with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) to secure the extradition of N…
BusinessAir Peace, on Saturday, commenced its Lagos-London flight services. The commencement of the service came a month after it announced plans to beg…
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BusinessThe fight against environmental pollution just got a boost in Lagos State. Following the footsteps of Oyo State, Lagos has implemented a ban on…
BusinessThe shackles of traditional finance have loosened their grip as Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, shatters its all-time high, surpass…
BusinessA wave of dissent has rippled through Nigerian politics after comments by Senator Istifanus Gyang (PDP, Plateau State) regarding the national mi…
Nigeria is on the verge of a significant leap in its transportation infrastructure with the highly anticipated introduction of the Port Harcourt…
BusinessIn a recent advisory, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a caution to global economies regarding the burgeoning digital asset mark…
BusinessRecently, there's been a lot of talk about a massive N10 trillion loan supposedly given to the Federal Government by the National Pension Commis…
BusinessNigeria faces a critical juncture in its battle against food insecurity and economic turmoil. In response, the nation's governors have unveiled…
BusinessPresident Bola Tinubu has asked for German investment in vital Nigerian economic areas, including electricity and rail transport. According to a…
BusinessNigeria’s rising inflation continues to bite harder, pushing more citizens into poverty as the cost of living and purchasing power shrink under…
Business•Says Tinubu’s foreign policy drive boosting investors’ confidence Vice President Kashim Shettima has stressed the need to scale up Nigeria’s st…
Business•Adelabu: Nigeria needs about $262bn investments to meet 30,000MW power generation target by 2030 The federal government’s subsidy in the…
BusinessIn a bid to foster customer loyalty and give back to subscribers, Spectranet, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Nigeria has launched a new s…
BusinessSmile Communications, a telecoms provider, has launched its SuperFast Internet services in Kano State, a development that is geared towards igni…
BusinessTek Experts, a leading global provider of technical talent solutions, has announced plans to open a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) under i…
BusinessGoogle and Verve have announced a partnership to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier and more accessible for Nigerians. As of…
Business9mobile has further reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, during the Kano edition…
BusinessFlag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Umar Chugali, has explained why the Nigerian Navy will continue to burn vessels inte…
BusinessThe Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said that the Federal Government has mobilized over $500m for innovative, profitable, equitable, an…
BusinessThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has inaugurated an Ad hoc Committee to investigate alleged 9.05 billion dollar-…
BusinessThe ban placed on tree cutting and charcoal production in Adamawa State has begun to take its toll on the people. Residents around the state are…
BusinessEdo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has condemned the N30,000 minimum wage. Oshiomhole described the current minimum wage as “criminal wage,” st…
BusinessTwitter owner Elon Musk has unveiled a new logo for the social media platform. The logo features a white “X” on a black background replacing the…
BusinessHeavy transactions in the shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) FCMB Group Plc and Japaul Oil lifted the volume of shares traded last week as 4…
BusinessDissatisfied by the prolonged foreign exchange crisis, stockbrokers have stressed the need for investors to consider hedging their portfolio by…
BusinessEx-governors fail as successors struggle with law and order By 9th August, this year, it would have been 730 days since the South-east region be…
BusinessThere is respite as the country’s currency, the Naira, appreciated on Thursday against the Dollar, exchanging at N768.16 at the Investors and Ex…
BusinessThe Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to Nigerians to be patient to ensure they reap the long-term gains of the current economic polici…
BusinessAs part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure…
BusinessThe Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called for 300 per cent increment in the minimum wage for workers across all sectors…
BusinessThis year’s pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca is one of the most expensive in recent times. Yet, also one of the most disappointing for sever…
BusinessThe economic crisis in the country has continued to deepen with a spike in inflation as President Bola Tinubu delayed the composition of the Fed…
BusinessFirst batch of petrol, 27 million litres imported by an independent marketer has arrived in the country, putting an end to a downstream monopoly…
BusinessOn Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Hon. Justice Liman, delivered a judgment in favour of Honeywel…
BusinessThe Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is set to issue an order against moves by Point of Sal…
BusinessThe Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace has disclosed plans to commence the process of direct flight from Nigeria to Houston Texas. The federal g…
BusinessThe Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is about to share N1.959 trillion being revenue generated in June 2023 among the Federal, Sta…
Businessenate President Godswill Akpabio has said the removal of fuel subsidy was geared towards the survival of the country. This is even as…
Business* OPTS, IPPG: Finance Act 2022 diminished benefits of PIA for oil sector *IPPG tasks FG on policies to increase investments, competition i…
Business*New governance code emphasises gender diversity on companies’ board *Sets cumulative tenure limit of directors of the same bank to 24 yea…
BusinessMotorists plying the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) toll plaza in Lagos have lamented increase in toll fare by the Federal Airpor…
BusinessDuring his May 29 inaugural speech, President Bola Tinubu gave a clear indication of the economic direction his administration would go. It was…
Business• FEC fails to deliver Bonny project May deadline • China’s review of participation in Nigeria’s infrastructure major setback• Promoters struggl…
BusinessMrs Funmi Sessi, a labour leader, on Friday, said the Federal Government’s plan to give N8,000 to 12 million households for six months would be…
BusinessThe African Development Bank (AfDB) said Nigeria loses $29 billion due to poor power supply annually while manufacturers in the country spend as…
Business•Country’s export revenue at level Malaysia was in 1990 Reeling out data from across the world on how export has changed the fate of economies,…
BusinessDigital Currency Coalition (DCC), the largest coalition of crypto asset practitioners and founders in the African digital currency space, has sa…
BusinessSerial Entrepreneur and Chairman of Globacom Group, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. will be conferred with the Africa Telecoms Hero Award at the 2023 Tita…
BusinessThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) kicked against the N500bn palliative proposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it will not be enough to…
Business• Nigeria eyeing $18b oil, gas investment, says NNPC Nigeria is pushing to offset about $1 billion gas legacy debt as stakeholders in the indust…
Business• Again, Senate reconsiders ‘uneven’ disbursement of N483bn intervention loan• Ondo govt moves to cushion impact of subsidy removal, plead with…
BusinessAs Nigeria continues to grapple with economic challenges, it has emerged that the federal government spent $1.169 billion to service its debt ob…
BusinessThe Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has called on the federal government to take immediate action to block revenue leakages and implement measur…
Business• House urges FG to halt increase in varsity feesHouse of Representatives has frowned at excess charges and illegal deductions by commercial ban…
Business•Say rising cost of operations fueling delisting, capital flight•44 delisted firms pull out N350b from market in seven years•Coronation Insuranc…
Business•Advises holdco to reject Honeywell’s share purchase •Says investment aimed at frustrating enforcement of Supreme Court judgement Followin…
BusinessThe Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), a subsidiary of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited (SHL), ‘Deremi Atanda, has called…
BusinessActing Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has described the service as a catalyst of economic…
BusinessThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said it intercepted a suspicious vessel carrying 800,000 litres of stolen crude oil en route…
BusinessAfrican Development Bank (AfDB) has criticised Nigeria’s decision to concentrate on import substitution model, instead of creating wealth throug…
Business• NUPRC dilly-dallies on NGFCP as payment by investors• Oil companies emit 65.9 million CO2, flare 1.2 trillion cubic feet of gas in four years•…
BusinessThe Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has said the new Executive Orders signed by President Bola Tinubu have stopped many orga…
BusinessThe productivity of the Nigerian economy dropped in June following the removal of fuel subsidy on May 29 this year by President Bola Ahmed Tinub…
BusinessSuspends 5% telecom tax, finance act, customs tariff · Step aimed at alleviating hardship on Nigerians, says Alake…
BusinessThe International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will in August carry out audit of Nigeria’s air transport industry to ensure it abides by i…
BusinessAhead of the release of the Labour Force Survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), stakeholders have queried the accuracy of the new me…
BusinessThe World Trade Organisation (WTO) and World Bank have called for advancement in trade negotiations for developing economies, including Nigeria.…
BusinessThe President, Asteven Group, Council on Renewable Energy in Nigeria (CREN) and Founder, Asteven Renewable Energy Institute, Dr Sunny Akpoyibo,…
BusinessAs apprehension over the anticipated 40 per cent increase in electricity tariff persists, the Chief Executive Officer of PowerCap Limited, Mr. A…
BusinessTrading activities resumed new week positive yesterday as the stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) gained N534 billio…
BusinessA University Don, Prof. John Adebayo Oloyede, has called for national economic rebirth to address fundamental issues confronting the economic de…
BusinessOgun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, yesterday, disclosed that the E-Mobility and Gas Mobility Programme of the state will take off in the…
Business• Commercial banks stop treating BT/PTA, other invisible requests• Illiquidity in parallel market hits all-time high• Bank branches restricted t…
BusinessKwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the weekend said the administration would double down its efforts to make the state a to…
BusinessThe Federal Government is set to make about N12bn a year from the N1,000 Proof of Ownership Certificate verification fee motorists are to pay. L…
BusinessLarge consignments of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, being imported by major oil marketers, are to hit Nigeria from next week an…
Business• Solar service providers contend with inquiries, demands low capacity solar equipment• Nigeria missing in top five African countries with solar…
BusinessA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinub…
BusinessPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he could have chosen to maintain the hitherto multiple foreign exchange systems and benefit from it, but in…
BusinessOperators within the downstream oil and gas sector have said the federal government has raked in N400 billion due to fuel subsidy removal in the…
BusinessTo put an end to port congestion, the leadership of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, under Mohammed Bello Koko, has commenced evacuation of ov…
BusinessThe Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) is collaborating with Fidelity Bank to increase the capacity of five million Small and Medium Enterprise…