Business and Economy
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Cardoso urges FG to sustain reforms, stability boosts investor confidence
By Nana Musa Bangkok, Oct. 17, 2026 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has…
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Ex-NIMASA boss seeks framework to boost Blue Economy
By Wale Adebisi Lagos, Oct. 16, 2026 A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mrs.…
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Ethiopia joins PAPSS network as National Bank of Ethiopia, PAPSS announce 2nd Edition of COWRY in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 15 October 2026 The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS)…
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Africa Finance Corporation appoints CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso as Chairman of the Board
Lagos, 14 October 2026 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mr.…
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Afreximbank to convene sixth AfSNET Investment Conference in Nigeria to advance sub-sovereign funding, trade
Cairo, Egypt, 14 October 2026: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the Cross River State Government, Nigeria Governors Forum…
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IPO: Dangote Foundation targets 5 million students, 2 million vulnerable women
In a bold move to deepen retail participation in Nigeria’s capital market, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has unveiled a…
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How Nigerians abroad can grow wealth at home By Tolulope Rojaiye
A Nigerian professional in London closes her laptop after another workday. In Toronto, a family reviews its financial plans for…
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Ibom Air appoints new finance, legal directors in growth drive
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Oct. 12, 2026 Ibom Air has appointed Mr. Mfon Udomah and Dr Eno Udoma-Eniang as Executive…
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Shareholders commend Fidelity Bank’s strong performance
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc have lauded the Bank’s Board and Management for strengthening its capital base, improving asset quality…
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Zenith Bank to launch maiden girl-child empowerment programme
Zenith Bank Plc is set to launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, an initiative aimed at inspiring…
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CBN engages Singapore’s MAS, signs innovation MoU with GFTN, convenes Nigeria–Asia Financial Connectivity Dialogue
SINGAPORE En route to the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
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Mbah appoints Richard Agu as new Commissioner for Transport
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Oct. 7, 2026 Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has approved the appointment of Mr Richard…
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Nigeria leads UN budget talks, rallies Africa ahead of Committee opening
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Oct. 5, 2026 Nigeria rallied African ambassadors ahead of Monday’s opening of the United…
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Afreximbank, EABC expand digital trade access for East African businesses through Africa Trade Gateway
Nairobi, Kenya, 5 October 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed the Africa…
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FG approves N185bn to clear legacy gas debts
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Oct. 2, 2026 The Federal Government says the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N185 billion…
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Aliko Dangote launches Student Share Grant Initiative to promote investment culture among young Nigerians
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has announced the launch of its Student Share Grant Initiative, a financial inclusion and investor education…
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$10bn investment puts Ogun, NNPC partnership and long-delayed OGLNG project at centre of emerging coastal economy By Kayode Akinmade
For more than three decades, the Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas project remained largely a promise on paper. Now, renewed discussions…
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NNPC sustains crude supply to Dangote, improves pipeline availability – Ojulari
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Sept. 29, 2026 Mr. Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC…
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Nigeria, Philippines to establish joint Business Council, explore Migrant Workers’ Office
Nigeria and the Philippines have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation through the establishment of a Nigeria-Philippines Business Council and further…
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Investor confidence rises as Dangote Refinery targets $36 billion revenue in 2026
Investor confidence in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO continues to strengthen following projections that Dangote Group is on course to…
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Ruto hails Dangote Refinery as a “Masterpiece” as Dangote Group accelerates African expansion, targets $36 billion revenue
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art” following…
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FG approves modernisation of 4 eastern ports
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Sept. 27, 2026 The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers,…
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Afreximbank issues a $29 million guarantee to scale EAC Customs Bond, easing movement of goods across East Africa
Cairo, Egypt African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has issued a US$ 29 million guarantee to BSMART Technology Ltd to support the…
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In Paris, as Ogun State, DP World sign MOU on deep sea port, Tinubu assures investors of regulatory clarity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured domestic and foreign investors that the Federal Government would continue to provide regulatory clarity,…
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Enugu Air launches inaugural flight to Douala
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Sept. 23, 2026 Enugu Air, on Wednesday, launched its maiden international flight from Enugu to Douala,…
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