Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha runs a diversified business empire via Jay-Jay Okocha Group West Africa Limited, spanning real estate, finance, hospitality, brand deals, and a non-profit foundation.
Petrol and diesel depot prices rose across Nigeria's four major trading hubs between August 31 and September 4, 2026, with Lagos diesel hitting N1,830 per litre.
Diesel prices in Nigeria have crossed ₦2,000 per litre in Abuja, while some Lagos depots cut rates to ₦1,790, below Dangote Refinery's ₦1,850 gantry price.
MTN and Airtel dominate Nigeria's telecom market in 2026, while Glo loses subscribers and T2's figures remain unchanged due to reporting issues, NCC data shows.
Six Nigerian billionaires' companies, including Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank, join the FTSE Russell frontier index, boosting visibility and potential foreign investment.
Nigeria gains a two-year AGOA extension for duty-free US exports. Exporters are urged to focus on value-added products, meet US standards, and build buyer relationships to maximize the opportunity.
Aliko Dangote's refinery IPO opens September 14, offering 4.1 billion shares at N525 each. His net worth surged to $34.5 billion, per Bloomberg.
The Federal Government opens applications for the second Student Venture Capital Grant cohort, offering up to N50m each to 50 student-led STEM businesses, with a roadshow across nine institutions until September 30, 2026.
Nigeria's 11 electricity distribution companies recovered N1.2 trillion from customers between January and June 2026, leaving N301 billion in unpaid bills, according to NERC data.
AIG Olohundare Jimoh told NAFRC graduates in Lagos that entrepreneurship is no longer optional but a survival necessity for retiring military officers.
The UAE government has published seven official job portals for foreigners, alongside a jobseeker visit visa option, allowing entry without a sponsor and free registration.
Nigeria’s external reserves reached $54.08 billion, the highest in 18 years, as the naira strengthened to N1,315/$ in the official market, surpassing CBN’s 2026 projection by $3.04 billion.
Ikorodu offers Lagos renters self-contained flats from ₦300,000 yearly, mini-flats from ₦500,000, and 2-bedroom units averaging ₦1.2 million, easing budget pressure.
Naira appreciated 0.84% to N1,315/$ at official FX market, strongest since April 2024, as reserves hit $54.08bn, a 17-year high.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world's youngest reigning monarch, was buried in Uganda on 12 September after his body returned from the US, with a succession dispute emerging over his young son.
The UK government has revealed two paid-for services—Priority and Super Priority—that cut student visa decision times to 5 working days or next-day, with fees from £500.
Nigerian cement prices remain high at ₦12,000–₦15,000 per 50kg bag in September 2026, despite slight moderation, with Dangote, BUA, and Lafarge adjusting rates amid FCCPC investigation.
The UAE has published nine business categories where foreign nationals cannot hold full ownership, including defence, telecoms, banks, Hajj services, Quran institutes, and pearl catching.
Nigeria's private sector expanded for the third straight month in August, with the CBN composite PMI rising to 52.7 from 51.1 in July, driven by services and agriculture.
Aliko Dangote has confirmed the Dangote Refinery IPO will open within 10-12 days, targeting $5 billion, with plans to double capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day.
Rotimi Amaechi says his monthly electricity bill surged from N500,000 to N4 million after subsidy removal, criticising Tinubu's policy and backing Atiku's pledge to restore subsidies.
Analysts from four investment firms forecast the naira will strengthen to around N1,290 per dollar by end of 2026, driven by record reserves and remittance inflows.
Nigerian petrol depot prices have crossed N1,300 per litre, up N25-N35, as crude oil nears $100. Pump prices in Abuja already hit N1,350, with IPMAN and PETROAN urging government intervention.
Nigerian stocks closed higher on Thursday, September 3, as the NGX All-Share Index rose 0.15%, driven by Seplat Energy's 10% rally and N29.3 billion turnover.
Uber has shut down its ride-hailing and Uber Send services in Nigeria, but SMEs have several local delivery alternatives. Here are six options to consider for last-mile logistics.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno revealed he earned at least ₦10 million monthly from his akara and bread business before entering politics, disclosing this at a state prayer service.
Uber has ended ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda after 12 years, keeping Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa while cutting 3,300 jobs and investing $10 billion in autonomous mobility.
DStv will launch a new streaming structure with five packages, including a standalone Sports tier at R399/month, effective September 17, 2026, following Canal+'s acquisition of MultiChoice.
Uber has officially exited Nigeria after 12 years, effective September 2, 2026. Bolt, inDrive, LagRide, and Rida are now competing for the market share left behind.
Uber will cut more than 3,000 jobs worldwide, about 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring to save up to $2 billion annually. The layoffs follow Uber's exit from Nigeria and Uganda, and the company is shifting focus to autonomous vehicles, ride-