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Ali Pate to deliver keynote speech at NDFF 2024 conference
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has been confirmed as one of…
Nigeria launches mega solar plant to boost national grid
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards clean energy by signing a deal to construct a 20MW hybrid hydro-solar…
Prominent DR Congo journalist Stanis Bujakera freed
Prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera has been released from the notorious Makala prison in Kinshasa, Democratic…
PH refinery: Marketers eye fuel price reduction, ready to load
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Major Energy Marketers Association of…
Court directs Binance to provide data to EFCC Amidst Allegations
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Binance Holdings Limited, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, to…
Nigeria’s imported food inflation jumps to 29.8%
In February 2024, Nigeria witnessed a significant rise in imported food inflation, reaching a peak of 29.8%, up…
IOM, Japan to construct 9 healthcare facilities in Adamawa
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation…
Naira strengthens slightly against dollar, ends below N1,600/$1
In the official market, the Nigerian Naira experienced a modest improvement against the US Dollar, closing at…
DHQ Releases Names, Photos Of Soldiers Killed In Delta Attack
The Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who tragically lost their lives during an attack in a…
Why the Internet blackout is a suspicious occurrence
The recent internet outage that affected several major trading blocs in Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, South…
Exclusive: Tinubu begins plan to clean up cabinet
President Bola Tinubu is set to launch a three-step approach for assessing his Ministers and heads of Ministries,…
Nigeria at wits’ end as oil thieves overrun surveillance
Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, is facing a critical challenge in curbing crude oil theft, with…
Senate warns against supplementary budget, excess loans
The Nigerian Senate has cautioned the executive against enlarging the budget size through a supplementary budget,…
Notore appoints chairman after three years
Notore Chemical Industries has announced the appointment of Femi Agbaje as the new chairman of its board of…
Headline: Nigerian Exchange Gains N2.12tn as Investors Anticipate Dividend Season
The Nigerian Exchange witnessed another positive week, with investors positioning themselves ahead of the…
FG eyes $1bn W’Bank loans for IDPs, agric
The Federal Government of Nigeria is in discussions with the World Bank to secure loans totaling over $1bn aimed…
Controversy Trails Bird Flu Outbreak In Kebbi
Since the declaration of the avian influenza outbreak in Kebbi State over a month ago, a dispute between poultry…
Meta, Boeing, GE Vernova join US business delegation to Vietnam this week
A sizable US business delegation, including Meta, Boeing, and wind energy firm GE Vernova, is currently visiting…
FG begins training of inmates, each to get N500,000 after exercise
The federal government has initiated vocational training programs for inmates across 241 custodial facilities…
Why Launch Of Student Loan Scheme Was Postponed – FG
The Federal Government has provided clarity regarding the postponement of the launch of the student loan scheme.…
Food processors invest N23.8bn in Nigeria to cut import bill
Despite facing challenges of slow economic growth and high business costs, Nigeria has secured N23.8 billion in…
Economist Forecasts Lower Interest Rates in Nigeria by 2026
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Nigeria's Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) is expected to drop to…
Fintechs raise interest rates as digital lenders plan hike
Following the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) decision to increase the monetary policy rate (MPR) to 22.75 percent…
Reps summon Dangote, BUA, others over cement price hike
The Nigerian House of Representatives has decided to call upon major cement manufacturers like Dangote Cement and…
Heirs Technology Appoints Obong Idiong as CEO
Heirs Technology, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, has named Obong Idiong as its new Chief Executive Officer.…
Navy acquires patrol vessels to boost maritime security
The Nigerian Navy has announced the acquisition of two advanced offshore patrol vessels from Dearsan Shipyard in…
Foreign direct investments withdrawal will continue in Nigeria – EIU
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has issued a report stating that indigenous oil companies acquiring assets…
CBN provides N100bn fertilisers to boost food production
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has handed over fertilizers worth N100 billion to the Federal Ministry of…
FG Postpones Launch of Students Loan Indefinitely
The Federal Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan…
Bode Abifarin Steps Down as COO of Flutterwave
Bode Abifarin has announced her resignation from her role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Flutterwave, a…