ILO, Ekiti Partner for 200 km Rural Road Maintenance
ILO and Ekiti State collaborate to maintain 200 km of rural roads, enhancing infrastructure, creating jobs, and empowering women and youths through sustainable road maintenance.
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Nasarawa Govt Cautions on Healthcare Costs from Poor Sanitation
Nasarawa State Government warns residents about rising healthcare costs due to poor sanitation, urging proper waste management to prevent diseases and reduce medical expenses.
Nigeria's Economic Reforms Unavoidable: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele defends petrol subsidy removal and FX reforms as necessary to correct economic distortions, despite short-term pain.
Dangote Retains Africa's Most Admired Brand for 8th Year
Dangote Industries has been named Africa's Most Admired Brand for the eighth consecutive year, ahead of MTN and Vodacom, at the Brand Africa 100 rankings in Addis Ababa.
Nigerian Stocks Gain 0.3% as Oil and Gas Demand Drives
Nigerian stocks rose 0.3% last week, driven by oil and gas demand. The market remains overbought but momentum is easing, creating room for fresh buying interest.
Nigeria Debt Servicing Revenue Strain Social Spending 2026
Nigeria's 2026 budget allocates N15.52 trillion for debt servicing, exceeding health, education, and agriculture combined, raising sustainability concerns.
New Video Shows Patience Abbo Again Breaching Airport Security
Fresh footage reveals Patience Abbo, wife of former Senator Ishaku Abbo, again bypassing security at Yola Airport, highlighting systemic safety violations.
Nigeria Needs Supply-Side Reforms, Not Consumption Stimulus
Analysis argues Nigeria's economy requires supply-side reforms like infrastructure investment to boost productivity and create jobs, rather than demand-side policies that risk inflation.
Dash Quest: Earn ₦30,000 by Banking Daily with Dash Microfinance Bank
Dash Microfinance Bank launches Dash Quest, rewarding users with ₦30,000 for daily transactions. Sign up, transact, and unlock cash rewards seamlessly.
Minister Exposes Housing Project Fraud in Katsina
Nigeria's Housing Minister Muttaqha Darma discovered that only 130 of 250 reported housing units in Katsina's Renewed Hope project were completed, exposing major reporting discrepancies and contract violations.
24 Arraigned Over Illegal Lithium Mining in Nasarawa
Fifteen Chinese and nine Nigerian defendants arraigned in Abuja for illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa State, as authorities intensify crackdown on unauthorised mineral exploitation.
Free Bets: Understanding Hidden Terms and Conditions
Learn about free bets in online betting, including types, hidden conditions like wagering requirements and validity periods, and how to use them wisely.
Nigeria's Unorthodox Development: Alternative Paths to Progress
Exploring Nigeria's unique development trajectory, from telecoms leapfrogging to solar energy adoption, and why embracing unorthodox paths is key to national transformation.
Keyamo Orders Probe into Yola Airport Security Lapses
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has ordered a comprehensive investigation into security at Yola Airport after videos showed Patience Abbo repeatedly accessing restricted areas.
Abuja Leads as Top Relocation Choice in Nigeria Despite High Costs
Abuja is the most preferred relocation destination for Nigerian families, according to SBM Intelligence, despite high rents and living costs. The capital scored low on affordability and power optimism.
Ogun State Ranks Second in 2025 Performance Index
Ogun State ranks second in the 2025 State Performance Index, validating Governor Abiodun's infrastructure, industrial, and fiscal reforms that boosted GDP and IGR.
Nigeria Launches Youth Agribusiness Land Trust Fund
Nigeria's Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund aims to tackle youth unemployment, improve land access, and boost food security through training, financing, and technology.
CBN Launches PSV 2028 for 95% Financial Inclusion
CBN launched Nigeria Payment System Vision 2028 targeting 95% financial inclusion, 50 million new banked adults, reduced cash usage, and enhanced digital payments infrastructure.
CBN Reshuffles Four Deputy Governors in New Redeployment
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a reshuffle of four deputy governors, effective June 1, as part of reforms to strengthen the financial sector and improve regulatory effectiveness.
CBN Gives 3 Banks Extra 3 Weeks for Recapitalisation
The CBN has granted Union Bank, Polaris Bank, and Keystone Bank an additional three weeks to meet recapitalisation requirements due to legal and regulatory challenges.
ALTON: Airtime Lending for 40m Nigerians to Resume Soon
ALTON expresses confidence that airtime lending services for 40 million Nigerians will be fully restored after Airtel and Globacom resumed services, while MTN seeks further legal clarity.
Cross River Targets N150bn Agribusiness Investment
Cross River State aims to attract N150bn in private agribusiness investment over six years, backed by a N30bn fund, and has secured an N18bn offtake deal with Flour Mills of Nigeria.
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OPay: Driving Financial Inclusion and Creating Jobs in Nigeria
OPay's fintech revolution is reshaping Nigeria's financial landscape, serving over 45 million users and creating jobs while promoting cashless transactions nationwide.
Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones Generate $33bn, House 900 Firms
Nigeria’s free trade zones have generated $33 billion in economic activities, housing over 900 enterprises and creating 100,000 jobs, according to NEPZA.
Flutterwave Launches Global Employee Relief Package
Flutterwave announces one-time economic relief for all employees, promotions for 25% of staff, cost-of-living adjustments, and tax support in Nigeria amid rising global costs.
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Unity Bank and Providus Bank Merger: What You Need to Know
The Unity Bank and Providus Bank merger is approved. Learn how it affects your deposits, ATM cards, loans, and banking services. Your money is safe.
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Digital Payments Revolution in West Africa: AI, Security, Cross-Border
West Africa's digital payments landscape is evolving rapidly with AI, biometric security, and cross-border innovations driving financial inclusion and economic growth.
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Nigeria power crisis persists despite $3.65bn funding
Despite over $3.65 billion in World Bank funding over 20 years, Nigeria's electricity sector still faces blackouts and weak infrastructure, with households relying on generators.
CBN Payment Vision 2028: 50 Million Nigerians to Get Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria launches Payment System Vision 2028 to bring 50 million adults into formal banking, aiming for 95% financial inclusion by 2028.
Petrol Up 600% in 3 Years Under Tinubu
Petrol price in Nigeria surged over 600% from N175 to N1,300-N1,400 per litre since May 2023, driven by fuel subsidy removal, forex reforms, and global oil shocks.
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