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Crypto exchanges face N10 million fine under new NRS tax rules
BusinessLocal

Crypto exchanges face N10 million fine under new NRS tax rules

Nigeria’s cryptocurrency industry is entering a new era of stricter regulation as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has unveiled comprehensive…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
DMO offers two savings bonds, sets minimum investment at N5,000
BusinessLocal

DMO offers two savings bonds, sets minimum investment at N5,000

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has launched a fresh subscription window for two Federal Government Savings Bonds, giving Nigerians another…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Over 3,800 Young Nigerians Explore AI and Robotics at STEM Africa Fest in Lagos
LocalTechnology

Over 3,800 Young Nigerians Explore AI and Robotics at STEM Africa Fest in Lagos

More than 3,800 children, parents, teachers, and science enthusiasts gathered in Lagos for the sixth edition of STEM Africa Fest,…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Global Memory Shortage Disrupts MacBook Air Supply as Apple Faces Stock Challenges
InternationalTechnology

Global Memory Shortage Disrupts MacBook Air Supply as Apple Faces Stock Challenges

Apple’s best-selling MacBook Air is now feeling the impact of the global memory chip shortage, creating longer wait times for…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Seplat Energy Reduces JV Stake To 30%, Sells 10% To NNPC For $281.6m
BusinessLocal

Seplat Energy Reduces JV Stake To 30%, Sells 10% To NNPC For $281.6m

Seplat Energy Plc has announced a major strategic move after agreeing to sell a 10 percent working interest in its…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Saudi Oil Reroutes Hit Capacity and Security Limits
BusinessEnergyInternational

Saudi Oil Reroutes Hit Capacity and Security Limits

Saudi Arabia is confronting one of its biggest oil export challenges in recent years as escalating security threats across key…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
World Bank opens applications for 2027 Africa Fellowship, invites eligible Nigerians
International

World Bank opens applications for 2027 Africa Fellowship, invites eligible Nigerians

The World Bank has officially opened applications for the 2027 Africa Fellowship Programme, creating a valuable opportunity for eligible Nigerian…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Mobile Money Transactions Hit N372tn as Nigeria’s Digital Payments Boom Accelerates – CBN
BankingBusinessLocal

Mobile Money Transactions Hit N372tn as Nigeria’s Digital Payments Boom Accelerates – CBN

Nigeria’s digital payment revolution reached a new milestone in 2025 as mobile money transactions soared to N372.14 trillion, marking an…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Dow Futures Surge Over 400 Points as Trump Halts Iran Strike Plan, Oil Prices Tumble
BusinessInternationalMarket

Dow Futures Surge Over 400 Points as Trump Halts Iran Strike Plan, Oil Prices Tumble

Wall Street began the new trading month on a positive note as Dow Jones futures jumped more than 400 points…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Fixed-income Market: Investors Trade N29.4trn In July
BusinessLocal

Fixed-income Market: Investors Trade N29.4trn In July

Nigeria’s fixed-income market witnessed a remarkable surge in activity in July 2026, with investors trading securities worth ₦29.36 trillion, representing…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Banking Stocks Lift NGX Turnover by 32% to N404.7bn Despite Market Pullback
BusinessLocalStock

Banking Stocks Lift NGX Turnover by 32% to N404.7bn Despite Market Pullback

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a sharp increase in trading activity in the final week of July 2026, with total…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Oil prices crash after Trump eases Iran tensions, cheaper petrol may follow
BusinessEnergyInternational

Oil prices crash after Trump eases Iran tensions, cheaper petrol may follow

Oil prices recorded a sharp decline on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a shift toward diplomacy with Iran…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
AfDB: West Africa misallocates capital despite $100 billion annual development needs
BusinessEconomyInternational

AfDB: West Africa misallocates capital despite $100 billion annual development needs

West Africa is not facing a shortage of money to fund its development ambitions—it is facing a much deeper problem…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026
Nigeria’s Mobile Market Surges to Two-Year High as Active Subscribers Reach 189.4 Million
InternationalTechnology

Nigeria’s Mobile Market Surges to Two-Year High as Active Subscribers Reach 189.4 Million

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with active mobile subscriptions climbing to 189.4 million in May 2026,…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Sam Altman Sparks Fresh Debate Over AI Development After Security Incident
InternationalTechnology

Sam Altman Sparks Fresh Debate Over AI Development After Security Incident

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked fresh debate about the future of artificial intelligence after suggesting that the industry may…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Nigeria earns N24tn from crude exports in six months
BusinessEconomyEnergyLocal

Nigeria earns N24tn from crude exports in six months

Nigeria earned an estimated N24.02 trillion from crude oil exports between January and June 2026, reinforcing the country’s dependence on…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Top Nigeria Business Events to Watch This Week: NBS IGR Report, Investment Expo and Economic Updates
BusinessEconomyLocal

Top Nigeria Business Events to Watch This Week: NBS IGR Report, Investment Expo and Economic Updates

As a new week begins, attention is turning to a series of major economic events and policy announcements that could…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Ghana’s Cedi Loses Crown as Africa’s Top Currency After Stunning 2025 Rally
BusinessEconomyInternational

Ghana’s Cedi Loses Crown as Africa’s Top Currency After Stunning 2025 Rally

After delivering one of Africa’s most remarkable currency recoveries in 2025, Ghana’s cedi has suffered a dramatic turnaround in 2026,…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Brent crude slides $16 in eight trading days as Trump revives Iran peace talks
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Brent crude slides $16 in eight trading days as Trump revives Iran peace talks

Global oil prices suffered a sharp decline after U.S. President Donald Trump announced renewed peace talks with Iran, easing fears…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds in July as FirstHoldCo Shines and Two Stocks Deliver Over 100% Gains
BusinessLocalMarket

Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds in July as FirstHoldCo Shines and Two Stocks Deliver Over 100% Gains

The Nigerian stock market bounced back strongly in July 2026, reversing much of June’s losses as investors returned to the…

byayotilewaAugust 3, 2026
NNPC Records Highest Profit in 10 Months as June Earnings Rise to ₦535 Billion
BusinessEnergyLocal

NNPC Records Highest Profit in 10 Months as June Earnings Rise to ₦535 Billion

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has posted its strongest financial performance in nearly a year, reporting a…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
Tim Cook Reveals Apple’s AI Strategy as the Company’s Next Competitive Advantage
InternationalTechnology

Tim Cook Reveals Apple’s AI Strategy as the Company’s Next Competitive Advantage

Apple is doubling down on artificial intelligence, and according to CEO Tim Cook, the company’s unique approach could become one…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
Amazon’s Massive AI Investment Pays Off as AWS Growth Drives Strong Earnings
BusinessInternationalTechnology

Amazon’s Massive AI Investment Pays Off as AWS Growth Drives Strong Earnings

Amazon has reassured investors that its aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is paying off, as the tech giant reported…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
How China’s Oil Strategy Is Keeping Global Crude Prices Under Control Amid Middle East Crisis
BusinessEnergyInternational

How China’s Oil Strategy Is Keeping Global Crude Prices Under Control Amid Middle East Crisis

The global oil market has remained surprisingly resilient despite months of severe supply disruptions in the Middle East, and analysts…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
Nigeria First Policy Must Work For Manufacturing Sector – Stakeholders
BusinessEconomyLocal

Nigeria First Policy Must Work For Manufacturing Sector – Stakeholders

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector could be on the verge of a major transformation following the Federal Government’s introduction of the ‘Nigeria…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
Nigeria’s $1tn economy by 2030 not slogan but target – Oyedele
BusinessEconomyLocal

Nigeria’s $1tn economy by 2030 not slogan but target – Oyedele

Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030 is more than an ambitious promise—it is a measurable national…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
CBN reforms strengthening naira, stabilising markets — United Capital
BusinessFinanceLocal

CBN reforms strengthening naira, stabilising markets — United Capital

Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are beginning to deliver positive results, with United Capital Plc expressing confidence that the Central Bank…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
NGX extends losing streak, investors lose N1.65 trillion in two days
BusinessLocalMarket

NGX extends losing streak, investors lose N1.65 trillion in two days

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) continued its downward trend on Thursday, with investors losing another N1.005 trillion in market value as…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
Nasdaq futures rise as tech stocks lead sharp Wall Street rebound
BusinessInternationalMarket

Nasdaq futures rise as tech stocks lead sharp Wall Street rebound

The U.S. stock market is heading into the final trading day of the week on a positive note as Wall…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026
Consumer Credit Falls to N3.8 Trillion as Banks Flag Over 13,000 BVNs for Fraud – CBN Report
BankingBusinessLocal

Consumer Credit Falls to N3.8 Trillion as Banks Flag Over 13,000 BVNs for Fraud – CBN Report

Nigeria’s banking sector witnessed a significant shift in 2025 as outstanding consumer credit fell for the first time in six…

byayotilewaJuly 31, 2026

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