Business and Economy
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Renaissance CEO backs youth to drive Africa’s energy future
Renaissance Africa Energy Company has called on young professionals to take a leading role in driving innovation, sustainability, and long-term…
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Fidelity Bank grows gross earnings by 38% to N434.95b in Q1
Fidelity Bank Plc recorded 37.9 per cent growth in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in first quarter 2026 as the…
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Morocco now Africa’s leading industrial economy – AfDB
By Lucy Ogalue Brazzaville, May 26, 2026 The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s…
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BPP endorses NDDC’s procurement policy reforms
The Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, has lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for embracing policy reforms to digitise…
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S&P links Nigeria’s economic revival to Dangote Refinery, key reforms
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is emerging as a major driver of Nigeria’s improving economic outlook, following the country’s…
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$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors’, Tinubu govt tells SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of…
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International Day for Women in Maritime: Mobereola canvases greater women involvement
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has acknowledged the immense role…
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Afreximbank records 25% rise in Q1 2026 net income
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, May 22, 2026 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a 25 per cent growth in…
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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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