Emerging Markets

FG says it rebuilt 10 bridges per state, spent N250 billion on roads

The Federal Government says it has reconstructed more than 10 bridges in each state of the federation and completed over 260 emerg…

NRS Chairman: Fuel subsidy could have pushed naira to N3,500/$

The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said Nigeria’s fuel subsidy bill could have risen to about N…

Iran blocks US talks, oil prices face fresh threat as Hormuz stays uncertain

Oil prices could come under renewed upward pressure after Iran ruled out resuming direct negotiations with the United States for n…

FG deploys 40 guards to protect Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from vandals

The Federal Government has employed 40 Coastal Highway Guards to tackle vandalism, hawking and other activities that could undermi…

Meet the Managing Partners behind Nigeria’s 10 biggest audit firms

The number of corporate clients an audit firm serves is one of the clearest indicators of its influence in Nigeria’s financial rep…

FG cracks down on unapproved textbooks, adopts merit-based instructional materials

The federal government has intensified its efforts to improve the quality of instructional materials in schools, announcing strict…

Nigeria takes center stage in global energy governance ahead of 2027 congress

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest national member committee of the World Energy rea…

FIFA hits back at calls to remove Infantino as president

FIFA has strongly rejected growing calls for Gianni Infantino to step down as president, insisting he retains the democratic manda…

Italy-based businessman excretes 98 wraps of cocaine at Enugu airport

…as NDLEA intercepts another Saudi Arabia, Europe-bound cocaine in phone chargers, backpack   Operatives of the Nationa…

FMBN offers Nigerians abroad up to N100 million mortgage at 9% interest

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has launched a dedicated mortgage loan product for Nigerians living abroad, allowing diaspora…

Renting a 2-bedroom on Lagos Island now costs up to N17.25 million

The cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment across Lagos Island’s major residential markets has risen significantly in recent year…

Poor credit data could stall FG’s loan schemes, E-doc CEO warns

The Chief Executive Officer of E-doc Online, Tunde Ogundipe, has warned that Nigeria’s efforts to expand access to consumer credit…

Nigeria, China push agro-processing, technology transfer as trade ties deepen

Nigeria and China are set to deepen cooperation in agriculture, science, technology and cultural exchange, with the Federal Govern…

Akwa Ibom LG: 18 months after, stakeholders praise Inyang’s socio-economic initiatives

Eighteen months after he was sworn into office as chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government of Akwa Ibom, Emmanuel Inyang read more …

Italy-bound businessman arrested at Enugu airport with 98 cocaine wraps

A 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, excreted 98 wraps of cocaine after he was arrested by operatives of the Natio…

Customs intercepts rifle parts, N373.8m cannabis cargo as election security risks rise

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted components believed to be parts of more than 140 pump-action rifles and seized r…

Lekki residents groan as 2-week blackout sends fuel spending soaring

Residents of Lekki Phase 1 in Lagos say they have endured nearly two weeks without electricity after a transformer fault, forcing …

Geregu misses N40bn bond payments, raises fresh investor concerns

Geregu Power Plc has defaulted on its N40.09 billion Series 1 Senior Unsecured Bond, missing both its eighth semi-annual coupon re…

Africa’s AI boom faces infrastructure reality check

…As policy makers, investors meet in Lagos to shape digital future As Africa races to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), …

Lagos partners Akwaaba African Travel Market to expand boy-child initiative

The Lagos State government has announced a strategic partnership with Akwaaba African Travel Market to train and introduce young b…

Tourism skills council to work with ITF despite takeover

The Hospitality and Tourism Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN), has pledged to work with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), to re…

Lakowe Lakes unveils initiative for executive corporate hospitality

Lakowe Lakes Hospitality Limited has introduced ACot4U, an exclusive corporate membership designed to elevate how businesses rewar…

Europe accounts for over 50% of Africa’s international airline seats in August

Europe accounted for 10.8 million scheduled international airline seats from Africa in August 2026, making it the largest internat…

Nigeria’s oil boom is separating value creators from leveraged players

Nigeria’s listed oil and gas companies have delivered one of the strongest earnings performances in recent years. Combined half-ye…