Flutterwave has obtained a national microfinance banking licence in Nigeria, enabling it to offer accounts, cards, and lending directly. The move positions the fintech to compete with traditional banks.
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery has begun exporting aviation fuel to the United Kingdom as geopolitical tensions disrupt Middle Eastern supplies, highlighting West Africa's growing role in global energy markets amid rising prices and shifting trade routes.
The federal government has reopened the first 15 kilometres of the Enugu-Onitsha highway, praising it as a key infrastructure achievement. Minister David Umahi highlighted the road's reconstruction with concrete technology and urged support for President
International Energy Insurance Plc brings insurance education directly to Tejuosho Market traders, aiming to bridge knowledge gaps and rebuild trust through grassroots engagement.
The Federal Government has secured international partners including AD Ports Group and DP World to refloat a national shipping carrier, aiming to boost maritime capacity and create jobs.
Environmental experts warn Oyo State is in a 'danger zone' for severe thunderstorms due to extensive deforestation, urging urgent afforestation to mitigate climate risks and restore ecological balance.
Nigerian households face increased cooking gas prices as Dangote Refinery and private depots adjust rates due to global LPG market pressures ahead of Easter celebrations.
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria's agricultural sector under the AGROW project, targeting smallholder farmers, improved productivity, and food security.
The Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA) is advocating for a unified regional investment platform among BRACED states to accelerate economic growth through collaborative projects like rail infrastructure and blue economy initiatives.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation plans to increase crude oil supply to the Dangote Refinery to seven cargoes in May 2026, up from five. Industry experts argue this remains insufficient for the refinery's 650,000 barrels per day capacity, callin
Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission encountered a toilet system malfunction hours after launch, disrupting urine collection. Engineers resolved the issue, allowing normal operations to resume.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is in London for the Kaduna Electric Franchise Energy Summit, focusing on energy investment and regional development under the 2023 Electricity Act.
The World Bank Group, IMF, and IEA have established a coordination group to address economic and energy impacts from the Middle East conflict, warning of supply shortages and inflation risks.
Traditional leaders and residents of Paata-Abiodun in Ogun State lament decades of neglect, urging the government to build access roads to boost agriculture and trade.
Nigeria achieves a major oil industry milestone by exporting its inaugural 950,000-barrel cargo of Cawthorne crude to India, leveraging new infrastructure and strategic market timing to enhance global competitiveness.
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has reiterated its dedication to transforming Nigeria's agricultural sector through strategic alignment and capacity building for state coordinators.
Wema Bank has been recognized as SME Financier of the Year and won Best SME Lending Product – Digital Bank at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026, highlighting its commitment to supporting Nigeria's small and medium-sized enterprises through inn
A property owner in Benin, Edo State, has raised alarm after a stranger constructed a building behind his factory fence, threatening legal action over alleged land grabbing.
Nigeria experiences a modest decline in petrol prices due to easing global crude oil costs, with depot operators and filling stations adjusting rates downward nationwide.
The Nigerian naira showed mixed performance in FX markets, gaining against the dollar and pound but weakening against the euro, with CBN reforms contributing to stability.
Jos Electricity Distribution Company engages consumers in Bauchi over issues like low supply, outrageous billing, and faulty transformers, with pledges to install prepaid meters.
A Nigerian woman shares how her friend, who was sacked from her banking job and left broke, secured a well-paying position at Blord's company after a desperate early morning visit to his office gate with her CV.
The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned 14,875 litres of seized petrol worth N14.875 million in Lagos after intercepting the products from smugglers. The operation was conducted under Operation Whirlwind.
MultiChoice announces a historic price freeze for DStv and GOtv subscriptions in April 2026, breaking from annual hike tradition under new Canal+ ownership to stabilize business and regain customers.
An in-depth analysis of Festus Keyamo's assertive ministerial approach in Nigeria's aviation sector, examining his engagements with institutions, regulators, and private operators.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu'aibu Aliyu as the new PTDF Executive Secretary and renewed Engineer Sule Abdulaziz's tenure as TCN CEO, emphasizing commitment to Nigeria's energy sector development.
Petrol prices have decreased at NNPC Limited outlets and other filling stations across Nigeria, offering relief to motorists. The reduction is linked to global crude oil price fluctuations influenced by US-Iran tensions and Dangote Refinery's price cuts.
Nigeria's stock market soared as the NGX All-Share Index crossed 200,000 points, with investors gaining N2 trillion in a day, driven by strong demand and sector-wide gains.
The Nigeria Labour Congress disrupted AEDC operations, protesting the dismissal of 900 workers. NLC President Joe Ajaero accused the company of deceit and gave a 48-hour ultimatum for recall, threatening power supply disruptions in the FCT.
Nigeria's economy expanded for the 16th consecutive month in March 2026, but at a slower pace, with the CBN's PMI at 53.2 points. Key sectors like industry and agriculture grew, though cost pressures rose, impacting profit margins.