Canada eTA 2026: CAD $7 Fee for Foreigners Confirmed
Canada confirms CAD $7 (N6,710.74) eTA fee for visa-exempt foreigners. Application online, valid 5 years, multiple trips. US citizens exempt.
Category : Business
UK Guide: Buying a Home in England and Wales Takes Five Months
The UK government says buying a home in England and Wales takes about five months on average, with eight key steps from mortgage to moving.
New Petrol Depot Prices as Brent Crude Surges Past $107
Nigerian marketers released new depot petrol prices on Sept 10 as Brent crude topped $107/barrel. Dangote Refinery held petrol at N1,266/litre, while diesel prices rose sharply, with Port Harcourt quoting N2,100/litre.
Dangote Refinery Unveils 10-Member Board Ahead of Listing
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has named a 10-member Board of Directors, chaired by Aliko Dangote, as the $20 billion facility prepares for a public listing to broaden investor ownership and strengthen governance.
Petrol Landing Cost Hits ₦1,311 as Lagos Depots Withhold Sales
Petrol landing cost rose to ₦1,311 per litre, prompting Lagos depot owners to withhold sales amid rising replacement costs and crude prices near $105.
Tinubu, Soludo, Wife Dance to K1 Song After N500m Cheque
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu presented a N500 million cheque to Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife for the National Community Food Bank Programme, with dancing to K1 De Ultimate's song.
Dangote Refinery IPO: 32 Banks, Fintechs to Buy Shares from Sept 14
Dangote Refinery opens IPO on September 14, 2026, offering 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each. Approved channels include 19 banks, 10 fintechs, and mobile operators.
Nigerian Phone-Charging Shop Owner Goes Viral Over NEPA Prayers
A Nigerian phone-charging shop owner's viral TikTok video argues his prayers about NEPA differ from ordinary Nigerians, highlighting how his business thrives on the country's chronic power outages.
inDrive records 96% surge in app installs in Nigeria
inDrive records 96% increase in app installs, becoming Nigeria's top ride-hailing app by installs, per Sensor Tower data.
Naira falls to N1,329.21/$ as FX demand rises
The naira depreciated to N1,329.21 per dollar at the official market on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, as renewed dollar demand and supply shortages disrupted its recent rally.
NNPC Plans 50-70 Smart Fuel Stations in Nigeria Within 6 Months
NNPC Ltd will roll out 50 to 70 smart, solar-powered energy stations across Nigeria in six months, offering petrol, LPG, CNG, EV charging, and self-service via mobile app.
10 FG Funding Programmes for Nigerians in 2026
Financial expert Osas Igho lists 10 Federal Government funding programmes for Nigerians in 2026, including NELFUND, BOI loans, SMEDAN grants, and NYIF, to help scale businesses.
Dangote Refinery IPO: Analysts Warn of Overvaluation Risks
Dangote Refinery's N70trn IPO opens Sept 14. Analysts question valuation, citing 2024 losses and war-driven profits. Retail investors advised to take a long-term view.
FCCPC Rules Tighten Instant Loan Access for High-Risk Nigerians
Digital lenders in Nigeria now enforce stricter borrower checks under new FCCPC regulations effective July 2025, limiting instant credit for high-risk applicants and imposing fines up to N100 million.
Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Sept 14: Where to Subscribe
Dangote Refinery IPO opens Sept 14 at N525/share, min 10 shares. Vetiva leads Nigeria's first fully digital retail offer. Here's where to subscribe.
Dangote in Talks for 1,000MW LNG Plant in Kenya
Dangote Industries is negotiating a 1,000MW LNG power plant in Kenya, linked to its proposed Lamu refinery, with gas potentially sourced from Tanzania, aiming to diversify Kenya's energy mix and expand Dangote's African footprint.
Australia Publishes Daily Pay Rates for Top Military Officers
Australia's defence pay schedule reveals three-star officers earn $1,311.73 daily, about $478,780 annually, per official PACMAN document.
50 Nigerian Founders to Share N320m in FG-Backed iDICE Funding
Fifty Nigerian founders will receive N285 million in non-dilutive funding under the FG-backed iDICE Founders Lab Cohort 1, with top performers getting extra N42.75 million.
Petrol Prices Set to Rise as Crude Oil Tops $100, Marketers Warn
Oil marketers in Nigeria are preparing to hike petrol pump prices after crude oil surged above $100 per barrel, raising concerns over higher transport and household costs, and worsening inflation.
Access Bank Opens Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton Applications
Access Bank opens applications for the 8th Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton, targeting 120 women entrepreneurs with training and $200,000 in grants.
Nigerian Stocks Extend Losing Streak, Market Loses N1.67trn
The Nigerian stock market fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, as the All-Share Index dropped 1.05% and market capitalisation declined by N1.67 trillion to N157.05 trillion amid broad selling pressure.
Atiku Rejects Tinubu's FAAC Boom as 'Money Illusion'
Atiku Abubakar says FAAC figures hide real value loss. Distributions rose from ₦7.85trn in 2019 to ₦21.9trn in 2025, but dollar value fell over 40%. He cites ₦5.3trn state debt.
GCC Unified Tourist Visa to Launch Soon
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi announced the unified tourist visa will "see the light soon," allowing foreign visitors to travel across all six Arab states on a single permit, similar to Europe's Schengen system.
Dangote Kenya Refinery Faces Funding, Crude Supply Hurdles
Dangote's planned 700,000bpd Kenya refinery in Lamu hits funding and crude supply challenges, with analysts citing $40bn investment needs and regional oil constraints.
Brent Crude Hits $100 as US Strikes Iranian Tankers
Brent crude crossed $100 per barrel for the first time since July 23 after US strikes on three Iranian tankers, with Goldman Sachs warning prices could reach $120 if shipping disruptions worsen.
Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 Key Steps After Buying Shares
After applying for Dangote Refinery shares, investors face processing, possible oversubscription, listing, and uncertain market prices. Here are 10 key steps and how to apply.
NISO May Sanction DisCos Over N1.5tn Debt
Electricity distribution companies face sanctions as NISO rejects repayment plans over N1.5tn debt, threatening power supply in Nigeria.
Funny Bone unveiled as 'The Voitis Man' by Austine & Partners
Austine & Partners unveils comedian Funny Bone as 'The Voitis Man' for Voitis Single Malt Whiskey at a Lagos event, marking a new brand chapter.
DStv New Packages and Prices in South Africa: What Nigerians Should Know
MultiChoice's new owner Canal+ rolls out new DStv packages and prices in South Africa, sparking debate among Nigerian subscribers about future pricing and flexibility.
Dangote Refinery IPO: Full List of Banks and Apps to Buy Shares
Investors can buy Dangote Refinery IPO shares via over 50 approved platforms, including banks, NGX Invest Portal, and apps like PiggyVest and Bamboo.
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