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Kaduna DisCo warns customers over unpaid bills
The management of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has clarified misconceptions surrounding the payment for!-->…
$7bn FX: OPS threatens to sue banks over rejected applications
Some businesses within the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) are contemplating legal action against!-->…
FG plans joint cable protection, disruption lingers in six countries
The Federal Government has urged West African nations to collaborate in protecting shared telecommunications!-->…
Dangote spends N15bn on food intervention programme
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has allocated approximately N15 billion to a food intervention!-->…
Nigeria tightens regulations on Crypto operators
Nigeria is intensifying its oversight of the cryptocurrency industry by updating regulations for crypto operators,!-->…
House of Rep passes bill for enhanced judicial salaries
The House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at increasing salaries and allowances for judicial office!-->…
Tinubu places ban on ministers’ foreign trips
President Bola Tinubu has put a temporary stop to ministers, agency heads, and government officials from going on!-->…
Budget cuts, extend wait for retiree benefits
The reduction in the budget for pensions and retiree benefits in the 2024 budget has led to further delays in!-->…
Agricultural research spending fails to boost farmer output
Despite the federal government spending N266 billion on agricultural research institutes over the past five years,!-->…
Govt derisking power sector to attract investments– Verheijen
Olu Verheijen, President Bola Tinubu's energy special adviser, has highlighted ongoing government efforts to!-->…
Senate passes bill for NYSC Trust Fund
The Senate has approved a bill put forward by Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti) to establish the National Youth!-->…
FG moves to address under-utilization of ports
Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, emphasized the need for the federal government to!-->…
African Guarantee Fund to support green finance
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) is teaming up with the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) to assist banks in enhancing!-->…
LCCI raises alarm over soaring Inflation
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed deep concerns regarding the continuous rise in!-->…
Naira Strengthens To N1400/$ At Parallel Market
Parallel market operators are now quoting a buy price of N1400/$1 for individuals looking to sell dollars,!-->…
Customs launches authorised economic operators programme
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) unveiled the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme in Abuja on!-->…
CBN Clears Foreign Exchange Backlogs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the clearance of all valid foreign exchange backlogs, fulfilling a!-->…
FBN Holdings appoints new directors under Otedola’s chairmanship
FBN Holdings, Nigeria's oldest bank, has appointed three new directors for the HoldCo and two for the Bank,!-->…
Nigeria’s Economic Outlook Brightens As Brent Hits $86
Nigeria's economic outlook has brightened with Brent crude oil prices surging to $86 per barrel, a significant!-->…
CBN lifts restrictions on milk and dairy imports
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the lifting of restrictions on the importation of milk and dairy!-->…
Jim Obazee allegedly request N2bn from CBN Gov over assignment
The Chairman of the Special Investigative Committee, Jim Obazee, has reportedly requested N2 billion from the!-->…
Unchecked frequencies of foreign airlines in Nigeria, threat to ‘local…
Local airline operators in Nigeria are expressing concern over the number of daily flights, or frequencies, that!-->…
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!-->…