Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola has been named in FinTech Magazine’s 2026 Top 100 Fintech Leaders list, alongside executives from Coinbase, Block, and Stripe, with Dr Stanley Uzochukwu congratulating him on the global recognition.
Nigeria's BVN enrolments surpassed 70 million, reaching 70.35 million as of September 28, 2026, according to NIBSS data. New CBN rules tighten enrolment, phone changes, and verification.
Hadiza Oboh, Nigeria Airways' first female pilot, was murdered by domestic staff in 1998. Her killers escaped bail and remain at large, decades later.
The Federal Government unveils special Energy Zones targeting 24-hour electricity for Lagos, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors, says Power Minister Joseph Tegbe.
OPay, Google, and the FG's 3MTT programme have named 10 finalist teams for the National Innovation Challenge, with ₦18 million in prizes and internship opportunities at stake.
PeoplePulse Africa, founded by Adetoun Adele-Muraina and Adetola Abolarinwa, launches an HR platform to help Nigerian SMEs transition from manual processes to structured people management.
Nigeria’s external debt rose from $43.16bn in June 2023 to $54.52bn by June 2026, a 26% increase, as Tinubu’s government borrowed $11.36bn, DMO data shows.
Parts of Rivers and Abia states lost power on September 28, 2026, after NUEE members opened the Afam–Alaoji 330kV line, tripping a transformer at Afam IV.
Verve's Goodlife 7.0 promo offers 15% daily cashback, school-fee support, spa vouchers, staycations, and a car. Qualifying cardholders earn daily rewards on everyday payments.
Aliko Dangote says his grandson, an electrical engineer, wants finance experience at KPMG or PwC before joining Dangote Group. He also discussed succession planning in Nairobi.
Dangote Refinery processed 736,470 barrels daily in August, hitting 105.21% capacity, cutting petrol imports by 26% and diesel imports by over 80%.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed Tuesday with a N468.63 billion loss, as the All-Share Index fell to 251,913.20 points, driven by banking and industrial sell-offs.
Flight delays and cancellations hit Abuja as airlines owe fuel marketers millions, with Jet A1 prices rising to N2,230 per litre, prompting calls for government intervention.
IFC commits US$50 million subordinated debt facility to InfraCredit, boosting Nigeria's infrastructure finance and local currency markets.
Asiko Energy completes a 5,000-metric-tonne LPG terminal in Lagos, aiming to blend cheaper supplies and reduce cooking gas prices for Nigerians.
Naira appreciates 0.06% to N1,330.47/$ in official market; parallel rate drops to N1,375, narrowing gap to about N45 amid 226% surge in interbank FX turnover.
Dangote Group says the groundbreaking for its $16bn Lamu refinery proceeds Wednesday despite a court order preserving disputed land until October 14; 133 residents seek recognition, compensation.
Nigeria's petrol landing cost fell by N69.45 per litre in three days to N1,278.37, prompting NNPC, Dangote, and MRS to reduce pump prices.
Iran's rial plunged to a record low of over 2.5 million per dollar, deepening economic strain amid war and sanctions, just 27 days after its previous low.
Okin Biscuits factory rehabilitation in Offa, Kwara State, is 90% complete, paving the way for the brand's return after 17 years. A new 30-ton LPG tank and returning former workers are key to the revival.
Nigeria cannot afford to scare away capital ahead of the 2027 election. Political stability and investor confidence are critical to funding infrastructure and creating jobs, analysts warn.
Nigerian banks' average net liquidity rose 17.16% to N5.53 trillion in May 2026, driven by inflows from matured CBN bills, bond coupons, and FAAC allocations, the CBN report shows.
Nigerians should consider buying onions, beans, rice, pepper, tomatoes, maize, palm oil, yam, garri, and egusi now as prices may rise again despite easing food inflation.
MultiChoice gives DStv Select subscribers in South Africa seven days of free DStv Sports access, while Compact Plus customers are upgraded to Premium at lower prices.
CBN slashes MPR by 350 basis points to 23%, lowest since Feb 2024. But banks still lend at 27-30%, leaving manufacturers and SMEs waiting for relief.
Nigeria's banking system liquidity surged 17.16% to N5.53 trillion in May 2026, driven by government payments and maturing securities, as CBN mopped up excess cash via OMO.
The Federal Government launched the Skills-to-Jobs Initiative to train 300,000 young Nigerians and create 240,000 jobs, with applications open via idice.ng.
A Kenyan court has ordered a temporary halt to activities at Dangote's proposed $16 billion Lamu refinery site amid land and environmental disputes. The case returns on October 14.
The naira depreciated by N1.81 against the dollar at NAFEM on September 28, closing at N1,331.32/$, as interbank FX turnover fell 77.7% to $24.73 million, according to market data.
Imported petrol landed at N1,304 per litre, N21 cheaper than Dangote’s gantry price. Diesel also undercut, but aviation fuel cost more. Analysts warn crude price spikes may erase savings.