Business and Economy
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Oyetola leads Nigerian delegation to IMO Council session in London
Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, is leading a high-level Nigerian delegation to the 138th session…
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Senate begins consideration of Tinubu’s ₦10.79tn foreign loan request
The Nigerian Senate has started considering President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $7.7bn (₦10.79tn) from foreign sources to help fund…
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Access Holdings declares N667.4bn profit before tax in 9 months
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Nov. 4, 2026 Access Holdings Plc has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of N667.36 billion…
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Fidelity Bank, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry support vulnerable households in Abuja
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to provide…
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Energy transition: MTN invests N825.7m in solar, electric vehicle infrastructure
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Nov 2, 2026 MTN Nigeria says it has invested N825.7 million in solar deployment and electric…
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Afreximbank supports Veenocks’ US$145 million project for industrial expansion and regional growth
Cairo, Egypt, 2 November 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has supported the development and expansion of Veenocks Limited’s porcelain tile…
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In landmark deal, Enugu govt, Humatrix partner to create 100,000 jobs through BPO
The Enugu State Government and Humatrix Limited have signed a partnership agreement to establish a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) hub…
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Fidelity Bank PLC redeems US$400 million Eurobond at maturity
LAGOS, NIGERIA Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully redeemed its 5-Year US$400 million Senior Unsecured Notes at maturity, reaffirming its commitment…
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NNPC Board Chairman, Musa Kida, leads top Management team to Borno for energy development talks
The Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Board, Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, has led a top management…
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NCDMB, UN Women explore joint measures to expand women’s role in oil and gas
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the…
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Zenith Bank customers can now pay seamlessly with Google Pay
From Nigeria’s first ATM gallery to the phone in your pocket, Zenith Bank continues its technology-led approach to making payments…
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Dangote Refinery makes history as IPO attracts investors from 120 countries, all 54 African nations
…. Dangote: Africa has shown it can finance, build, own its industrial future …. Bird hails global investor confidence; Murat…
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Nigeria, Japan push for stronger investment, industrial cooperation
Nigeria and Japan are seeking to deepen economic ties through increased investment, industrial development, technology transfer and energy cooperation as…
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Fidelity Bank targets growth for SMEs at Abuja Business Forum
Fidelity Bank Plc will conclude its 2026 Quarterly Business Forum series with an edition in Abuja, bringing together entrepreneurs, business…
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Polaris Bank deepens sustainability commitment with tree planting at Lekki Conservation Centre
Lagos, Nigeria, October 2026 Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability with a tree-planting exercise at the Lekki…
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NIMASA, ITF endorse MOU on Seafarer wellbeing
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has formalised its partnership with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) with…
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Afreximbank delivers positive nine-month financial results
Cairo, Egypt 26 October 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) delivered a satisfactory financial performance for…
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CBN grants JPMorgan Approval-in-Principle to establish merchant bank in Nigeria
Approval signals growing international confidence in Nigeria’s financial sector reforms and follows a successful banking sector recapitalisation exercise ABUJA The…
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Winners emerge in NCDMB Essay Competition, as Board highlights importance of youths, manufacturing, to local content
Winners of the 10th Edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition 2026…
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UBA commences contempt proceedings against WEMPCO Directors over alleged disobidence of Court Order
The Federal High Court, presided over by Honourable Justice Aluko, has granted an application by United Bank for Africa (UBA)…
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‘Every journey must end safely’, Pathak charges Dangote Cement drivers
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driver safety and welfare, with its Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak,…
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Nigeria unveils ten-year capital markets plan, national savings plan to support US$1 trillion economy ambition
New roadmap, developed with support from FSD Africa and the UK Government, aims to mobilise investment, deepen financial markets and…
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Tinubu receives proposed $14bn UN budget
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Oct. 19, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has received the United Nations (UN) proposed 2027 budget from…
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Ibom Deep Seaport to generate 300,000 jobs
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Oct. 19, 2026 The Akwa Ibom Government says the Ibom Deep Seaport, when actualised, is expected…
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Presidency denies withholding N250bn NLNG dividends from states
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Oct. 18, 2026 The Presidency has dismissed Gov. Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government is…
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