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Olymptrade Nigeria partnered with Lagos Food Bank to support 1,100 families via food relief and sustainable farming, distributing 1,000 food boxes and training 100 households in urban agriculture.
Nigerian youths aged 18-35 can apply for collateral-free loans from ₦200,000 to ₦2 million under the FG's YOUTHCRED scheme. Key requirements include BVN, NIN, and a financial literacy course.
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NAFDAC launches a nationwide crackdown on banned sachet alcohol and sub-200ml PET bottles, raiding markets and motor parks across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones.
Ikeja Hotel Plc announced a pre-tax profit of N6.12 billion for H1 2026, driven by strong revenue growth. The company's revenue rose to N32.5 billion, with hospitality segment contributing significantly.
Petrol depot prices have increased across Lagos, Warri, and Calabar, with Bulk Strategic in Warri recording the steepest hike of N87 per litre, raising its ex-depot price to N1,350.
Chief Timi Alaibe outlines a four-pillar strategy to transform the Niger Delta economy, emphasizing value chain deepening, human capital, infrastructure, and security as economic enablers.
NUPRC says 196 companies qualified for the commercial bid stage of the 2025 oil licensing round, while 13 of 50 blocks failed to attract bids and will be returned to the licensing basket.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed launches N625 million startup grants for 1,250 youths and women to boost agriculture and agribusiness across 20 LGAs.
The national average cost of a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria rose 14.6% from N25,798 in July 2025 to N29,578 in June 2026, driven by extreme weather, logistics failures, and currency instability, according to SBM Intelligence's Jollof Index Q2 2026 report
Nigeria receives final report of $500m World Bank AGROW programme, transitioning from design to implementation to boost agriculture and food security.
CREDICORP and the Federal Ministry of Communications launch C.L.I.C.K.D., a device financing initiative providing affordable credit for laptops and digital tools to 3MTT fellows.
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to adopt a strategic National Drone Industrialisation Policy to boost local defence manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported UAVs.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched its 2025 Bye-Laws, the first comprehensive regulatory review in 21 years, aimed at modernizing airport governance and operations.
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has started paying insured deposits of up to N2 million to customers of 46 microfinance banks whose licences were revoked by the CBN. Here's how eligible depositors will get their money.
Lagos State Special Adviser on Tourism Idris Aregbe launched the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip youths with digital, creative and entrepreneurial skills under Tinubu's agenda.
FCMB launches a new initiative to provide capital and financing solutions for healthcare providers in Nigeria, aiming to boost the sector's growth and improve access to quality medical services.
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Nigeria remains Africa's most populous country in 2026 with 242.4 million people, ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt, according to Worldometer estimates.
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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.
Nigeria Police arrest seven suspected pipeline vandals and recover 285 vandalised NNPCL pipeline sections in a coordinated operation in Adamawa State.
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 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.
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.
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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.
The 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.
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.