Business and Economy
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CBN retains lending rate at 26.6%; Current macroeconomic environment sufficient for disinflation – Cardoso
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, May 20, 2026 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at…
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Anti-corruption fight: NLNG boss applauds Olukoyede for giant strides
Leye Falade, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG has applauded the Executive Chairman of the…
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Dangote Cement Gboko rolls out multi-million Naira empowerment programmes for host communities in Benue
There were celebrations on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc flagged off three multi-million-naira empowerment programmes for farmers, women and youths…
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Aviation firm seeks practical Africa integration reforms
By Itohan Abara-Laserian VivaJets has called on African public and private sector leaders to move beyond policy declarations and focus…
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UNIPORT, UNIBEN emerge regional winners of NCDMB-sponsored Engineering Olympiad, move to Boot Camp
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE -May 18, 2026- The University of Port Harcourt, represented by innovation Team PROTRONICS, and the University of…
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NIMASA, Hydrographic agency advance maritime safety
The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring avenues to…
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Fidelity Bank Chairman, Amaka Onwughalu, wins ‘Women on Bank Boards’ Award at AWBFA 2026
Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged winner in the “Women on…
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Egypt, Afreximbank ready for 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings
Cairo, Egypt Mr. Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), and Dr George Elombi, President and Chairman of the…
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OneWallet Microfinance Bank launched in Aba
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba OneWallet, a new Microfinance Bank was unveiled in Aba on Tuesday by its Management Board led…
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NCDMB to host 2026 Midstream, Downstream Stakeholders Summit
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to host the 2026 Oil & Gas Midstream & Downstream Stakeholders Summit.…
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Fidelity Bank’s liquidity position rises above N1trn on stronger cash holdings
Fidelity Bank strengthened its liquidity position in the 2025 financial year as cash and cash equivalents rose by 87 percent…
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CBN engages sub-national governments…Reaffirms commitment to inflation targeting
Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphasised the critical role of State Governments in ensuring a successful transition…
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As Jim Ovia hands over Zenith’s Chair, what do we expect? By Emeka Asinugo
The announcement that Jim Ovia will step down as Chairman of Zenith Bank marks the end of a defining era…
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Access Holdings clarifies dividend position amid strong 2025 earnings
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, May 7, 2026 Access Holdings Plc has clarified that its inability to pay dividends for the…
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Fuel price increase: Dangote Refinery says ex‑depot price remains unchanged
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has revealed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains the same, stating…
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Expert advocates unified directive on federal payment system integration
A fintech expert, Mr. Sola Fanawopo, has called for policy integration to address emerging concerns within Nigeria’s federal payment architecture.…
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Zenith Bank appoints Engr. Mustapha Bello as Chairman at Annual General Meeting
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The…
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NIMASA DG felicitates maritime stakeholders on Workers’ Day
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated maritime stakeholders on…
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Dangote Refinery recalls redeployed engineers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units, following what management described as…
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Cardoso asks directors to boost confidence in banking sector
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos, April 30, 2026 Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged…
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Alake urges stronger African cooperation to boost mineral supply chains
From left; Mr Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary, Minning, Republic of Kenya; Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Nigeria;…
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Magnus Abe resumes as NUPRC Board Chairman, pledges improved leadership (See resumption picture inside)
Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, with Sen. Magnus Abe, new Chairman, NUPRC Board shortly after the inauguration of…
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Nigeria’s public debt stock hits N159.28trn in Q4 2025 – NBS
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, April 27, 2026 Nigeria’s public debt stock increased from N153.29 trillion (103.94 billion dollars ) in…
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United Bank for Africa Plc delivers core income growth in Q1 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – April 2026 United Bank for Africa Plc, leading Pan-African financial institution, has released its unaudited financial results…
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