Nigerian Celebrities Who Died in 2025
A heartbreaking look back at the Nigerian stars from Nollywood, music, comedy, and journalism who passed away in 2025. Remembering their legacies and impact.
A heartbreaking look back at the Nigerian stars from Nollywood, music, comedy, and journalism who passed away in 2025. Remembering their legacies and impact.
President Tinubu hails a major $1.26 billion financing deal for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, signalling rising global investor confidence in Nigeria's infrastructure and reforms. Read more.
Nigeria's upstream oil regulator, NUPRC, ranked first in the ICPC's 2025 ethics evaluation. The top score signals strong governance reforms and boosts investor confidence in the sector. Read the full analysis.
The Nigerian Bar Association urges immediate suspension of new Tax Reform Acts, warning of constitutional irregularities and economic damage. Read their full demands.
Nigeria achieves major economic milestones: removal from FATF grey list and a N6.69 trillion trade surplus in Q3 2025. This boosts investor confidence and global standing. Read the full details.
US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.
Swiss Re reports a 33% drop in global economic losses from natural disasters to $220 billion in 2025, despite a record $40 billion LA wildfire. Insured losses fall 24%.
Nigeria's SEC warns against investing with Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF), an unregistered platform. Investors report inability to withdraw funds. Verify companies on SEC portal to avoid fraud.
Nigerian aviation experts warn new tax reforms from January 2026 could slash sector GDP by 20% and cut 30% of jobs. Learn the risks and calls for government intervention.
Kogi cashew stakeholders warn a proposed ban on raw nut exports could collapse farms, cause massive unemployment, and cripple the agro-export sector. They urge government investment instead.
The alleged revocation of Presco Plc's C of O by the Edo State government risks billions in agro-investments and 15,000+ jobs. Will political moves derail the state's economic growth? Read more.
Nigeria raises $2.25bn via a heavily oversubscribed Eurobond, attracting over $13bn in orders. Analysts credit recent fiscal reforms and FX liberalisation for renewed global investor confidence in Africa's largest economy.
The CPPE warns Nigeria's proposed excise duty increase on beverages may trigger job losses and worsen inflation. Experts urge broader public health strategies instead. Read more.
Nigeria loses up to $10 billion annually from post-harvest losses, threatening food security and economic growth. Agritech CEO Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage and logistics.
Nigerian manufacturers oppose a Senate bill to raise sugary drink taxes to 20%, fearing massive job losses. Health Ministry backs the tax for public health funding. Read the full debate.
Nigeria loses an estimated $10 billion yearly due to post-harvest losses, threatening food security. Expert Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage, processing, and turning waste into wealth.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo earns praise for swiftly disowning an unauthorized land revocation notice against Presco Plc, reinforcing investor confidence and transparent governance.
Edo State government refutes an unauthorised notice revoking Presco Plc's land rights. Read the official statement and analysis on the state's commitment to investor protection.
An armed thief, posing as a delivery worker, invaded a San Francisco home, tied up the owner, and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. Learn about this alarming trend targeting crypto investors.
Nigeria's economic recovery faces severe threats from escalating insecurity, causing capital flight and investor retreat. Learn how violence impacts markets and food security.
Lagos State's landmark ₦200 billion bond issuance closed with 55% oversubscription, signaling strong investor confidence in Nigeria's economy and the state's development agenda.
FOBTOB warns Nigeria's N2 trillion beverage sector faces collapse from the sachet alcohol ban, threatening 5.5 million jobs. Urges Senate to reconsider.
Lagos State government unveils comprehensive agricultural transformation program targeting food security, price reduction, and post-harvest loss minimization through strategic initiatives.
Nigeria's insurance industry is undergoing a major reset as the NIIRA recapitalisation drive sparks intense investor interest and M&A activity. Discover how this will boost market resilience.
A new report reveals 34.7 million Nigerians across 27 states will face food insecurity between June and August 2026. Farmers incur massive losses despite government interventions, threatening future food production.
Nigerian manufacturers demand reversal of sachet alcohol ban, warning of massive job losses and economic damage. MAN argues ban contradicts existing policies.
Massive fire destroys Singa Market in Kano, gutting 44 shops and goods worth millions. Trader Alhaji Salisu Abdullahi loses N120 million. Read full details on the devastating incident.
Civil society group Stand Up Nigeria condemns NAFDAC's ban on sachet alcohol, warning of 500,000 job losses and ₦1.9 trillion economic damage. Read the full details.
Manufacturers Association warns NAFDAC's December 31 ban on sachet and PET bottle alcohol could eliminate 500,000 jobs and N1.9 trillion investments. MAN urges Senate reconsideration.
Nigerian stock market plunges 5.01%, wiping N4.64 trillion off investor wealth in massive selloff. Key stocks including MTN Nigeria, BUA Cement crash by 10%.