2025 to be Nigeria's second-hottest year, WMO warns
The World Meteorological Organisation projects 2025 as Nigeria's second-hottest year, threatening agriculture and food security. Urgent climate action is needed now.
Category : Business
Seamless Transport Key to AfCFTA Success - Expert
Luqman Mamudu, former NADDC boss, says West Africa must fix border bottlenecks to unlock AfCFTA's trade potential. He calls for digital platforms and one-stop border posts.
Summit Charts Path for Nigeria's Transport Sector Renewal
Stakeholders at the Nigeria Transport Infrastructure Summit 2025 advocate for tech-driven innovation and urgent financial reforms to revive Nigeria's ailing transport sector and boost economic growth. Read more.
72 Data Centres Needed for Nigeria's $1 Trn Economy
Digital Realty CEO Ikechukwu Nnamani says Nigeria requires 72 edge data centres to power a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He highlights a severe infrastructure gap and lack of AI-ready facilities.
NAICOM: Recapitalisation Vital for AfCFTA Readiness
NAICOM states Nigeria's insurance recapitalisation is crucial for local firms to compete under AfCFTA. Only well-capitalised firms can handle cross-border risks. Read more.
Yobe Emir Links Education to Ending Farmer-Herder Clashes
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
Govt Cuts Corporate Tax, Offers N3.4trn Relief to Businesses
The Federal Government has announced major fiscal reforms, cutting corporate income tax to 25% and offering N3.4 trillion in VAT relief to stimulate investment and support the private sector. Read more.
Nigerian Shippers Protest Hostile Port System, High Costs
Nigerian shippers raise alarm over excessive levies, delays, and corruption at seaports, threatening trade. Calls for Single Window implementation grow. Read more.
FG Adopts New Framework to Transform State-Owned Firms
Nigeria's MOFI launches a new governance framework to boost SOE performance, focusing on accountability, dividends, and job creation. Discover how this move aims to reshape the national economy.
FCMB Named Nigeria's Best SME-Focused Bank for 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) wins the 2025 Best SME Focused Bank award from CIBN, holding a dominant 24% of industry SME lending. Discover how they fuel Nigeria's top economic sectors.
Platnova Makes Nigeria's Top 100 Fastest-Growing SMEs
Platnova earns a spot in Nigeria's Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs at the SME 100 AWARDS 2025. Discover how their cross-border financial services drive economic growth and inclusion.
Leaders Call for Transparent, Efficient Capital Market in Nigeria
At the PEARL Awards 30th anniversary, leaders like Udoma Udo Udoma and Governor Peter Mbah emphasized transparency and innovation in Nigeria's capital market as key to sustainable growth and infrastructure development. Discover the insights.
Aviation Experts Warn of Job Losses from 2026 Tax Reforms
Nigerian aviation experts warn new tax reforms from January 2026 could slash sector GDP by 20% and cut 30% of jobs. Learn the risks and calls for government intervention.
CEO Calls for $25bn Aviation Fund to Bridge Finance Gap
Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe of Fidelity Bank urges the FG to create a special funding window from the CRR to tackle the $25bn aviation finance crisis. Discover the plan to save Nigeria's airlines.
Lagos Roundtable to Probe 2026 Business Strategy Shifts
Senior executives will gather in Lagos on December 18 for a strategic roundtable to navigate 2026's economic pressures, policy changes, and capital management challenges. Join the dialogue.
UBA Partners Lions Group for Exclusive Detty December Offers
United Bank for Africa partners with Lions Group and Wakanow to offer exclusive discounts and cashback for the festive season via the UBA Red Pass. Get access to premium Lagos events.
NDIC Reiterates N5m Deposit Insurance Cover
NDIC MD reassures depositors of N5m insurance cover, details collaboration with CBN for supervision, and warns against Ponzi schemes. Read key insights from Kano Trade Fair.
Asian markets cautious ahead of US data, Fed rate call
Asian markets closed the week with mixed results as investors await key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. Get the latest market analysis and figures.
French Almond Makers Fight US Dominance with Tradition
French confectioners are reviving centuries-old almond farming to counter US imports, focusing on premium taste and eco-friendly practices. Discover how Provence is reclaiming its heritage.
Executives: Data Discipline Unlocks Digital Revenue in Nigeria
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
N4bn Smart Agric Project Benefits 14,000 Bauchi Farmers
Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.
Lady Regrets Renovating Shop After Landlady Rents It Out
A Nigerian lady is devastated after using her own money to renovate an uncompleted building into a shop, only for the landlady to rent it to another tenant. Read the full story and public reactions.
PENGASSAN warns of oil sector brain drain over low pay
PENGASSAN warns Nigeria's oil sector faces a severe brain drain due to low wages and economic hardship. Union President Festus Osifo urges immediate action to close the wage gap and retain skilled workers.
Nigeria's IBUAM to get 30 training aircraft in 3-year deal
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru J430 planes to expand pilot training capacity. Delivery starts this December.
ValueJet Graduate Trainee Programme 2025: Apply Now
ValueJet Airline invites Nigerian graduates to apply for its 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. Gain hands-on aviation experience, mentorship, and career growth. Applications close 31 December.
SEC Flags Glorious Wealth Fund as Unauthorised
Nigeria's SEC warns against Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF), an unlicensed online investment platform. Learn the red flags of Ponzi schemes and how to protect your money.
Senator Natasha: Nigerian Youths Earn 50 Cents, US Gets $30
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reveals Nigerian content creators earn 50 cents for work fetching $30 in the US. She demands fairness in financial reforms. Read more.
Imemba: Nigeria Must Focus on Net Value, Not Just Local Content %
TotalEnergies Nigeria's Obi Imemba calls for a strategic pivot in implementing Nigeria's local content law, advocating for maximizing net value retention over rigid percentage targets. Read his full proposal.
Eko DisCo: Free Meters Only Through Official Portal
Eko DisCo urges customers to apply for free prepaid meters only via its official portal, warning against third-party scams. Learn about the MAF Tranche B scheme and community engagement in Apapa.
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Nigerian Breweries Empowers 360 Retailers with EDGE Programme
Nigerian Breweries Plc concludes its EDGE 2025 initiative, training 360 retailers and sub-distributors across 12 regions to foster sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
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