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Day: January 28, 2026

Naira Strengthens to ₦1,400/$ as Weaker US Dollar Lifts Emerging Markets
BusinessEconomyLocalMarket

Naira Strengthens to ₦1,400/$ as Weaker US Dollar Lifts Emerging Markets

Nigeria’s naira continued its upward momentum midweek, appreciating to around ₦1,400 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, as…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Moltbot: The Viral Personal AI Assistant Taking the Tech World by Storm
InternationalTechnology

Moltbot: The Viral Personal AI Assistant Taking the Tech World by Storm

The AI world has a new mascot—and it’s a lobster. Moltbot, formerly Clawdbot, has captured the imagination of tech enthusiasts…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Chinese Humanoid Robots Set Sights on Middle East and U.S. Markets – LimX Dynamics’ Global Expansion
InternationalTechnology

Chinese Humanoid Robots Set Sights on Middle East and U.S. Markets – LimX Dynamics’ Global Expansion

Chinese humanoid robots are preparing to make their global debut, with Shenzhen-based startup LimX Dynamics leading the charge. Founder Will…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Experts Urge Development of Homegrown AI to Secure Nigeria’s Future
LocalTechnology

Experts Urge Development of Homegrown AI to Secure Nigeria’s Future

Technology leaders and policymakers have renewed calls for Nigeria to prioritize the development of homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, highlighting…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
NUPRC Engages Global Investors Ahead of 2025 Oil & Gas Licensing Round
EnergyinvestmentLocal

NUPRC Engages Global Investors Ahead of 2025 Oil & Gas Licensing Round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is reaching out to global energy investors, upstream operators, and financial partners ahead…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
FG’s N501 Billion Power Sector Bond Fully Subscribed, Boosting Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Electricity Market
EnergyLocal

FG’s N501 Billion Power Sector Bond Fully Subscribed, Boosting Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Electricity Market

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully achieved full subscription for its N501 billion inaugural power sector bond under the…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Set to Boost Consumer Spending and Drive Growth in 2026
BusinessLocalMacroeconomic

Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Set to Boost Consumer Spending and Drive Growth in 2026

Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are set to ignite consumer spending and business growth, according to the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI).…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Nigeria’s Tax Committee Strengthens Stakeholder Engagement for Smooth Implementation of New Tax Laws
BusinessEconomyFinanceLocal

Nigeria’s Tax Committee Strengthens Stakeholder Engagement for Smooth Implementation of New Tax Laws

The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) has intensified efforts to ensure the effective rollout of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Trades N17.3 Billion as Investors Record N3 Billion Weekly Gain
BusinessFinanceStock

Nigerian Stock Market Trades N17.3 Billion as Investors Record N3 Billion Weekly Gain

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) exchanged 601.65 million shares valued at N17.3 billion in 58,429 transactions on Monday,…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
CAP Plc Posts N9.1 Billion Profit in 2025 as Paint Sales Surge
BusinessLocal

CAP Plc Posts N9.1 Billion Profit in 2025 as Paint Sales Surge

Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP) has announced a remarkable N9.1 billion pre-tax profit for the 2025 financial year, marking…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
CBN Allows Banks to Accept Expired NAFDAC Licences for Imports Until February 2026
BusinessLocalTrade

CBN Allows Banks to Accept Expired NAFDAC Licences for Imports Until February 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a temporary two-month allowance enabling authorised dealer banks (ADBs) to accept expired…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
BUA Cement Expands Sokoto Plant with $240M Investment to Boost Production
BusinessEconomyLocal

BUA Cement Expands Sokoto Plant with $240M Investment to Boost Production

BUA Cement Plc has announced a $240 million investment to expand its Sokoto cement plant, introducing a modern 3-million-tonne-per-annum production…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Foreign Exchange Stability Key to Restoring Investor Confidence in Nigeria, Says BCI President
BusinessinvestmentLocal

Foreign Exchange Stability Key to Restoring Investor Confidence in Nigeria, Says BCI President

Dr. Adesola Falaiye, President of Business Club Ikeja (BCI), has emphasized that sustained stability in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Nigeria’s Chevron-NNPC Discovery Set to Boost Daily Crude Output to 146,000 Barrels
BusinessEnergyLocal

Nigeria’s Chevron-NNPC Discovery Set to Boost Daily Crude Output to 146,000 Barrels

Nigeria is set to ramp up its crude oil production following a major offshore discovery by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
FGN Bond Auction 2026: Federal Government Raises N1.54 Trillion Amid Oversubscription
BusinessinvestmentLocal

FGN Bond Auction 2026: Federal Government Raises N1.54 Trillion Amid Oversubscription

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched its 2026 domestic borrowing program with a highly successful FGN Bond auction, raising…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
GTCO, Aradel Lead Trading Value as Nigerian Stock Market Edges Up 0.12%
BusinessinvestmentLocalStock

GTCO, Aradel Lead Trading Value as Nigerian Stock Market Edges Up 0.12%

The Nigerian stock market recorded a modest uptick on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, with the All-Share Index (ASI) rising 0.12%…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Erdogan Eyes $5 Billion Nigeria-Türkiye Trade Deal During Tinubu Visit
BusinessEconomyInternational

Erdogan Eyes $5 Billion Nigeria-Türkiye Trade Deal During Tinubu Visit

During Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his country is targeting a…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Google Photos Expands Prompt-Based AI Editing to India, Australia, and Japan
InternationalTechnology

Google Photos Expands Prompt-Based AI Editing to India, Australia, and Japan

Google is expanding its AI-powered photo editing tools to more parts of the world, bringing its prompt-based editing feature to…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
European Markets Set for Mixed Open as ASML Earnings Steal the Spotlight
BusinessInternationalStock

European Markets Set for Mixed Open as ASML Earnings Steal the Spotlight

European stock markets are expected to open mixed on Wednesday as investors brace for a busy day of corporate earnings…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Imported Petrol Undercuts Dangote Refinery Price After Gantry Hike
BusinessEnergyLocal

Imported Petrol Undercuts Dangote Refinery Price After Gantry Hike

Imported petrol has become cheaper than fuel produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following a recent increase in the refinery’s…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026
Nigerian Firms Secure $2.5bn in World Bank Contracts, Rank Fifth Globally
BusinessEconomyLocal

Nigerian Firms Secure $2.5bn in World Bank Contracts, Rank Fifth Globally

Nigerian companies have secured more than $2.5 billion worth of World Bank–financed contracts, placing the country fifth globally among beneficiaries…

byayotilewaJanuary 28, 2026

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