Flutterwave announces strategic investment and partnership with Ripple to accelerate stablecoin payments in Africa, embedding RLUSD into its payment rails and leveraging XRP Ledger for faster cross-border transactions.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation urges African leaders to prioritize youth healthcare, education, and social protection over debt servicing on Day of the African Child.
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Dangote Refinery reduces petrol depot price by ₦75 to ₦1,175 per litre, citing easing Middle East tensions and lower global oil prices, sparking hopes of reduced pump prices.
UNICEF will retrofit 24 water and sanitation facilities in schools and health centres across four Katsina LGAs under the CRIBS II project, funded by UK FCDO.
Nigeria's petrol depot prices drop sharply after Dangote Refinery slashes rates by N75 and global crude falls to $82.68, raising hopes of cheaper fuel for motorists.
The NCC has initiated a consultancy study to review Mobile Termination Rates for the first time in eight years, aiming to reflect current economic realities and technological changes in Nigeria's telecom sector.
NERC mandates N15 million minimum compensation for deaths from electrical accidents, with new safety reforms requiring insurance and penalties up to N20 million for violations.
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria opposes a proposed ban on single-use plastics under 80 microns, citing economic harm. Items like thin bags, straws, and cutlery could be banned.
The Federal Government plans to assign a unique digital address to every building in Nigeria using GIS technology, aiming to tackle fraud, insecurity and delivery challenges. First phase rollout expected in October 2026.
An engineer has lamented after discovering that materials supplied to him as granite were actually baked clay moulded to resemble the real stone.
The naira strengthened by 0.55% at the official FX window, closing at N1,356.27/$1, supported by external reserves hitting a 13-year high of $50.505 billion.
A new UNCTAD report reveals that rising borrowing costs are squeezing developing nations, reducing funds for schools, healthcare, and climate action, worsening the $4.3 trillion SDG financing gap.
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Visa marked Africa Day 2026 by celebrating culture and digital commerce in West Africa, highlighting commitment to the region's economic transformation and financial inclusion.
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Aliko Dangote revives plans for a massive free trade zone in Olokola, Ondo State, featuring dedicated power, gas, cement, and manufacturing investments to boost industrial growth.
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Elon Musk's net worth surged to $1.3 trillion as SpaceX shares rallied nearly 20%, adding $165 billion in one day and briefly pushing the company's valuation above $3 trillion.
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The Federal Government's plan to deploy 10,000 electric tricycles from August faces skepticism as Nigerians question feasibility amid unreliable electricity supply and security challenges.
Bearish sentiment on the Nigerian Exchange led to N984bn loss as profit-taking hit banking, oil & gas, industrial, and consumer stocks. Market breadth closed negative.
A Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneur shares four costly career mistakes she made as a young graduate, offering advice on gaining experience, avoiding early machinery purchases, prioritizing health, and investing in real estate.
Dangote Refinery reduces petrol ex-depot price by N75 to N1,175 per litre, citing easing Middle East tensions and lower crude oil prices, boosting hopes for lower pump prices.
The naira depreciated to N1,400 per dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday, while gaining to N1,356 in the official window.
Food inflation fell to 16.96% year-on-year in May 2026. Adamawa, Kwara, and Rivers recorded the highest rates, while Borno saw the lowest.
Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have risen from N1,000 to N2,400/kg due to supply shortages. Marketers plan to import more LPG to stabilize the market and reduce costs for consumers.
Energy experts predict petrol price could drop to N1,000 per litre as crude oil falls and Dangote Refinery slashes ex-depot price by N75, sparking optimism for cheaper fuel in Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery reduces petrol gantry price by N75 per litre to N1,175, citing easing Middle East tensions. The move is expected to trigger further price cuts from competitors.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated that all payment transaction data generated in Nigeria must be stored on local servers from January 1, 2027, to enhance data sovereignty and regulatory oversight.
Nigeria's food inflation rose to 16.96% in May 2026, driving up prices of rice, beans, and other staples. Adamawa records highest rate at 29.62%.
The Federal Government has ordered increased LPG imports to tackle soaring cooking gas prices, which have hit N2,500/kg in parts of Nigeria, aiming to stabilize supply and reduce household costs.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to ₦1,175 per litre, a move expected to lower fuel distribution costs and potentially reduce pump prices across Nigeria.
Nigerians hope for lower petrol prices after the US-Iran peace deal caused a sharp decline in global crude oil prices, though analysts warn reductions may be slow.
Dangote Group and AFC sign $600m financing to expand fertiliser production in Nigeria and Ethiopia, aiming for $4b exports and bolstering Africa's food security.