Why Nigeria’s Refineries Failed: NNPC CEO Blames Focus on Contracts Over…
Nigeria’s state-owned refineries have struggled for decades because successive managers prioritized financing and…
RT Briscoe Leads NGX Gainers as Market Turnover Hits N128 Billion in One Week
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant uptick in trading activity last week, with a total of…
Nigeria Drives West African Telecom Integration Amid Cross-Border Roaming Talks
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to create a more integrated telecommunications market across West Africa, as…
FG Strengthens Gas-to-Power Linkage to Boost Electricity Supply in Nigeria
The Federal Government (FG) has renewed its focus on strengthening Nigeria’s gas-to-power sector as part of a…
Dangote Cement Aims for 90 Million Tonnes to Make Africa Self-Sufficient
Dangote Cement Plc is doubling down on its mission to make Africa fully self-sufficient in cement production, a…
CBN Reforms Propel Nigeria Off EU High-Risk List, Boosting Global Financial…
Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union’s high-risk list for money laundering and terrorism…
Nigerian Stocks Surge: NGX Tops 171,000 as Heavyweight Shares Drive Weekly Gains
The Nigerian stock market recorded its strongest weekly performance in 2026, driven by gains in heavyweight stocks.…
BoI Receives CBN Approval to Launch Non-Interest Banking Window in Nigeria
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a…
Investors Gain N4.08 Trillion as Nigerian Stocks Surge Amid Market Optimism
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) enjoyed a profitable week, pocketing approximately N4.08 trillion as share…
World Bank Cuts CBN Grant to $6.8m, Approval Set for March
The World Bank has reduced a proposed grant to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from $10.50m to $6.80m, with board…
LG Bets on AI Appliances to Drive Sales Growth in Middle East and Africa
LG Electronics is ramping up its push into artificial intelligence–powered home appliances as it seeks to boost…
Petrol Prices Drop Along Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as Retailers Battle for Customers
Petrol prices have dropped across parts of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as filling stations intensify competition to…
How Nigeria Can Turn Gas into Power and Economic Growth – Experts Outline Path
As Nigeria observes Gas Day at NIES 2026, energy regulators and government officials are calling for decisive…
Reddit’s AI Search: The Next Big Growth Driver for the Social Platform
Reddit is looking beyond its role as a social platform and positioning AI-powered search as its next major growth…
Google Launches Applications for Startup Accelerator Africa Cohort 10 to Boost AI…
Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa,…
AI Startups Dominate Global Venture Capital, Securing 53% of 2025 Investments
Artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as the top attraction for global investors in 2025, capturing a record share…
Nigeria Launches National Halal Economy Strategy to Capture $1.5 Billion Global…
Nigeria has officially entered the global halal economy race, unveiling its National Halal Economy Strategy in…
MTN in Advanced Talks to Acquire IHS Towers Stake in $2.76 Billion Deal
MTN Group has revealed that it is in advanced talks to acquire the remaining stake in IHS Towers that it does not…
FG and IFC Partner to Boost Bankable Infrastructure and Attract Private Investment…
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the International Finance…
Nigeria’s Telecom Lines Hit Nearly 200 Million as NCC, NDPC Strengthen Data…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has reached a major milestone, with the country now boasting nearly 200 million…
Kenya Opens 50 New Oil and Gas Blocks to Investors in H2 2026
Kenya is making a bold push to rejuvenate its upstream oil and gas sector in 2026, aiming to attract fresh global…
BoG and Bank of Rwanda Launch Fintech Passport to Boost Cross-Border Payments in…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Bank of Rwanda are taking a major step toward enhancing financial integration in…
FG Reviews National Agricultural Growth Scheme as Produce Hits N2.31 Trillion
The Federal Government has launched a detailed review of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS) and…
Trust Deficit Threatens Nigeria Tax Reform as Citizens Link Compliance to Service…
A growing trust deficit is threatening the success of Nigeria’s latest tax reform, as citizens increasingly link…
Nigerian Oil Marketers Petition FCCPC Over Alleged Dangote Refinery Price…
A consortium of Nigerian downstream oil marketers has formally petitioned the Federal Competition and Consumer…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Slumps in January Amid Rising Costs and Weak…
Nigeria’s business environment faced mounting challenges in January 2026, as rising operational costs and weakening…
Ghana Eyes Cheaper Fuel from Dangote Refinery as Nigeria Strengthens Its Status as…
Ghana is exploring ways to secure a more affordable fuel supply from Nigeria, leveraging the country’s growing…
NGX-ASI Breaks 170,000 Points as Investor Buying Surges
The Nigerian stock market achieved a historic milestone on Thursday as the All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) surged past…
Elon Musk Pushes Ambitious Plan for Orbital AI Data Centers
Elon Musk is taking a bold step toward the future of computing by proposing orbital AI data centers. On Friday,…
2026 Budgets: Lagos Tops As States’ Spending Jumps 45% To N37 Trillion
Nigeria’s 2026 budget cycle is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious in recent years, as proposed spending by…