Africa's Digital Payments Hit $2 Trillion, Nigeria Leads
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.
A new report reveals strategic clean energy investments have powered over 230,000 Nigerian homes and businesses, improving health and economic prospects. Discover the impact.
Denge Josef Onoh urges ex-AGF Abubakar Malami to face EFCC investigations instead of seeking the chairman's recusal, citing past "hypocrisy." Read the full details.
India leads the world in doping violations for a third consecutive year, with 260 positive tests in 2024. This poses a major challenge as the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish trend on Wednesday, December 17, with investor wealth increasing by N244.62 billion. Key stocks like FirstHoldCo and Mecure drove the rally. Read the full analysis.
Operatives of the EFCC have raided the offices and residences of former AGF Abubakar Malami. His aide alleges the searches are linked to the contentious Chapter 9 of the Salami Report. Read the full story.
UN report reveals 25% of Nigeria's drug users are women, but only 1 in 20 get treatment. Drug use in Africa could surge 40% by 2030, posing a major health crisis.
NDLEA raises alarm over Nigeria's worsening drug abuse, intercepts dangerous substances in Delta. Commander Halilu Hamidu cites UNODC data showing 14.4% of Nigerians use drugs. Read more.
Nigerians rejoice as food prices drop for five consecutive months. Inflation falls to 15.45%, with staples like rice and garri becoming more affordable. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria's inflation rate fell to 14.45% in November 2025, marking the eighth consecutive decline this year. The NBS report shows food prices remain the main driver. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria's inflation rate declined to 14.45% in November 2025, down from 16.05% in October. Read the full NBS report on food and core inflation trends across states.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang is set to defect from the PDP to the APC, citing party instability and a desire to align with President Tinubu's agenda. Full details inside.
Nigeria's inflation rate declined to 14.45% in November 2025, a significant drop from October. The NBS CPI report details the monthly and yearly trends, including food and core inflation figures across states.
The APC National Chairman has appointed seasoned journalist Abimbola Tooki as Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy to strengthen party messaging and public engagement.
SERAP urges INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan to account for N55.9bn missing from 2019 election budget and disclose contractors' names. Read the full story.
PEBEC's 2025 report exposes a sharp divide in government agency performance. NCDMB leads, while ARCON scores a dismal 3%. Discover which MDAs are driving or hindering Nigeria's business environment.
PEBEC's 2025 BFA report reveals a sharp divide: NCDMB, NDLEA, and NCC excel, while ARCON and NIMC lag. Discover which agencies are driving—or hindering—Nigeria's business climate.
Gunmen attacked two communities in Sokoto's Sabon-Birni LGA, killing several and abducting many. The violence targeted a mosque during morning prayers. Read the full report.
Kaduna State scores 65.1% in PEBEC's 2025 Ease of Doing Business ranking, becoming Nigeria's second-most attractive investment destination. Discover the top states.
The Nigerian Exchange closed the first week of December positively, with investor wealth rising by nearly N1 trillion. The All-Share Index gained 1.08% as market sentiment remained strong. Discover the top gainers and most traded stocks.
Lagos State leads Nigeria's 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business ranking with an 85.6% score. Discover the top states and federal MDAs driving reform.
Akwa Ibom Police Command arrests five suspects for creating and spreading a false kidnapping story about Oron Secondary School. CP Baba Azare warns against misinformation.
The World Meteorological Organisation projects 2025 as Nigeria's second-hottest year, threatening agriculture and food security. Urgent climate action is needed now.
Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
A new report reveals Nigerian firms face 4,200 cyberattacks weekly, the highest rate in Africa. AI-driven phishing and ransomware are key threats. Learn how businesses can defend themselves.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's new draft guidelines mandate a 72-hour window for reporting suspicious transfers to qualify for refunds. Learn what this means for your digital banking security.
PEBEC's 2025 reports reveal Lagos, Kaduna, and Oyo as Nigeria's top states for business. Discover key reforms and federal agency rankings driving investment climate improvements nationwide.
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.