Nigeria tops Africa's most populous countries in 2026
Nigeria remains Africa's most populous country in 2026 with 242.4 million people, ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt, according to Worldometer estimates.
Nigeria remains Africa's most populous country in 2026 with 242.4 million people, ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt, according to Worldometer estimates.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says digital payments and inflation are driving the scarcity of ₦100 and ₦200 notes, but both remain legal tender.
Colombia, Tonga, and Venezuela maintain visa-free policies for only one African country each—Morocco, Seychelles, and South Africa—excluding all other African nations.
Learn the correct steps to escalate electricity complaints to NERC, from DisCo CCU to NERC HQ, with tips on overbilling and metering issues.
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RecommendedDoyin Salami asserts that private capital, not government spending, will lead Nigeria's next economic growth phase, emphasizing the need for policy stability and investor confidence.
FCMB launches Book Now Fly Later, offering up to ₦10 million in travel credit for customers to book flights and pay later in installments.
Nigeria's new bank holding company rules contain a one-word issue that could create regulatory confusion and impact the financial sector.
Nigeria Police arrest seven suspected pipeline vandals and recover 285 vandalised NNPCL pipeline sections in a coordinated operation in Adamawa State.
Femi Otedola acquires N77.6 billion worth of First Holdco shares, increasing his stake to 21.95%, making him the largest shareholder in the company.
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RecommendedBillionaire Femi Otedola spent N77.6 billion to acquire 9.5% of First Holdco, becoming the company's second-largest shareholder and boosting investor confidence.
SMEDAN launches Cluster Development Support Programme for MSMEs, offering funding, training, and shared facilities to boost productivity and market access.
Nigeria leads Africa's 10 most populous countries in 2026 with 242.4 million people, followed by Ethiopia and Egypt, as the continent's population grows rapidly.
Dangote Refinery says NNPC delivered only 3 of 14 expected crude cargoes under the naira-for-crude programme, less than 25%, as petrol prices rise to N2,248 per litre.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says the scarcity of N100 and N200 notes is due to rising digital payments and weakening purchasing power, not demonetization.
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RecommendedFinance Minister Taiwo Oyedele explains why Nigeria continues borrowing despite improved revenue, citing budget gaps, infrastructure needs, and currency effects.
ECOWAS targets 2027 for the ECO single currency launch, but adoption requires member states to meet economic conditions; naira not automatically replaced.
Doyin Salami reveals Nigeria's top 1% own 44% of the nation's wealth, highlighting extreme inequality and urging policy reforms to address the disparity.
Dangote Refinery resumed coastal petrol loading on July 21 after a six-day suspension, raising the coastal PMS price by 11.2% to $1,161.23 per metric tonne, while gantry loading remains suspended.
Lecon Finance achieved a 215% profit growth and expanded assets to N33.1 billion, earning top-tier credit ratings from Agusto & Co. and DataPro.
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Fuel marketers have resumed loading petrol and diesel at private depots after a week-long disruption, with Lagos depot prices rising to N1,275 per litre amid Dangote refinery's dollar-pricing policy.
Interswitch has integrated its payment platforms with the Revop system to support Nigeria's federal revenue reforms, aiming to enhance efficiency and transparency in revenue collection.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul encourages Nigerian youths to learn German and develop skills to access opportunities in Germany's labour market amid skilled worker shortages.
NCAA reports Max Air refunded ₦182 million to 956 passengers in Q2 2026 but urges faster processing under Part 19 of 2023 regulations.
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RecommendedThe federal government launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. programme to help Nigerians buy laptops, smartphones, and tablets on credit. CREDICORP manages applications via an online portal for salary earners, students, freelancers, and NYSC members.
FirstHoldCo's market capitalization surpassed N5 trillion during midday trading on July 22, 2026, marking a historic achievement for the Nigerian financial group.
Nigerians can now apply for laptops, smartphones, and tablets via affordable instalments under the CLICKD programme. The pilot targets 1,000 3MTT fellows, with applications open on credicorp.ng/clickd.
A US-Nigerian health partnership screened over 600 Surulere residents for diabetes and hypertension, reaching more than 5,000 people through a three-day campaign.
A Nigerian palm oil entrepreneur reveals five income streams in the palm oil industry, from production to exportation, and shares his starting story in a viral TikTok video.
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RecommendedThe naira appreciated by N4.80 to N1,375.31 per dollar in the official market on July 21, 2026, according to CBN data, while weakening in the parallel market.