Accion MFB Calls for Urgent Reforms to Finance MSMEs
Accion Microfinance Bank pushes for digital onboarding and value-chain financing to unlock credit for Nigeria's informal sector, crucial for 80% of jobs. Read the key reforms needed.
Accion Microfinance Bank pushes for digital onboarding and value-chain financing to unlock credit for Nigeria's informal sector, crucial for 80% of jobs. Read the key reforms needed.
Nigeria's ambitious tax reforms set for January 2026 face fierce opposition over alleged post-passage alterations, constitutional breaches, and public mistrust. Will the promises hold?
SMEDAN applies to CBN to launch a microfinance bank for direct SME funding. Agency also targets formalising one million businesses and unveiling a new MSME policy in 2026.
Ghanaian Apostle Elijah Kofi King unveils a dramatic 2026 prophecy for Nigeria, warning of bloodshed, flooding, and a major anti-corruption exposé. Read the full forecast and its implications.
Nigeria's Senate has approved the CBN's exchange rate projection of N1,512/$ for 2026 and reduced the oil price benchmark to $60 per barrel. Get the full details on the 2026-2028 MTEF framework.
New US travel restrictions from Jan 1, 2026, will limit Nigerian business, tourist & student visas. Learn the consequences and strategic responses needed.
The Federal Government's controversial cancellation of the 2022 National Language Policy sparks outrage. Education stakeholders demand reversal, citing threats to Nigeria's linguistic heritage and flawed reasoning.
Mariah Carey will perform at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 6. The pop icon announced the news in a festive Instagram video.
The Federal Government has unveiled 20 top content creators for a special tax reforms training. Over 8,500 nominations were received. Find out who made the list and what it means for the new tax laws.
Lagos State announces a week-long MSME trade fair to empower small businesses, foster economic inclusion, and create jobs. Event runs from December 8-14 at Surulere National Stadium.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is out! England will face Ghana and Croatia, while Argentina meets Algeria. See the full group stage fixtures and analysis here.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete, setting up a challenging path for Ghana against England and Croatia. Brazil and England also face tough groups. Full details inside.
The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set! Discover which teams Nigeria's Super Eagles rivals will face in the expanded tournament hosted across North America.
President Trump's new security strategy vows a major shift from global dominance to regional focus in Latin America, a hardline on migration, and confrontation with European allies. Read the full analysis.
NAHCON has released 15 new operational rules for the 2026 Hajj, affecting flights, group movement, and medical screening. Intending pilgrims must note these changes to avoid penalties.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) wins the 2025 Best SME Focused Bank award from CIBN, holding a dominant 24% of industry SME lending. Discover how they fuel Nigeria's top economic sectors.
Senior executives will gather in Lagos on December 18 for a strategic roundtable to navigate 2026's economic pressures, policy changes, and capital management challenges. Join the dialogue.
British International Investment and FCMB partner to provide a $50 million credit facility, with 70% targeting MSMEs in Northern Nigeria and 30% for women-owned businesses nationwide. Read more.
The Federal Government has announced a N1,512 to $1 exchange rate for the 2026 budget. Discover the key projections for oil, revenue, and spending in the new fiscal framework.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced revised cash withdrawal rules, setting new weekly limits for individuals and corporates to start in January 2026. Learn the new limits and fees.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new weekly cash withdrawal limits of N500,000 for individuals and N5m for corporates, with excess fees starting January 1, 2026. Read the full details.
FIFA is set to introduce two drastic VAR adjustments, allowing reviews for corner kicks and second yellow cards, to be tested at the 2026 World Cup. Read the full details here.
The Bank of Industry disbursed over ₦1.27 trillion across 14 sectors in 2024, supporting 900,000 jobs. The bank is expanding green finance and renewable energy investments to drive Nigeria's industrial transformation.
Prophet Joel Ogebe releases 2026 prophecies for Nigeria and the world, describing a vision of a boiling pot and warning of judgment. Read the full details and analysis.
Finance experts at an ICAN event in Ibadan call for urgent policy reforms, economic diversification, and boosted local production to stabilise Nigeria's economy ahead of 2026, warning against inflation and oil reliance.
New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.
Bank of Industry launches structured Business Clinic model to address MSME survival crisis. Only 20% of Nigerian businesses survive past 5 years. New program targets 24,000 enterprises by 2027.
FirstBank has disbursed over N200 billion to Nigerian SMEs, tackling funding gaps with uncollateralized loans and business training to foster economic growth.
Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.
CBN executives and economic experts emphasize urgent need for coordinated monetary and fiscal policies to achieve Nigeria's economic stability. Learn about the new framework.