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FG Attracts Over $2.6bn FDI into Solid Minerals in Two Years

March 24, 2026

The Federal Government has attracted over $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector within the last two years, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said. Alake disclosed this while outlining developments in the sector, noting that reforms introduced by the government have focused on repositioning solid minerals as...

New Pension Plan Could Change How Small Businesses Save — Leadway

March 24, 2026

Leadway Pensure PFA Limited has said Nigeria’s Personal Pension Plan will transform how small business owners save for retirement, making contributions more flexible and accessible. The company stated that the Personal Pension Plan is a key initiative for Nigeria’s economic development, particularly as a large portion of the workforce operates within the informal sector. It...

NGX Rally Extends as Investors Gain N1.8trn in Three Days

March 23, 2026

Trading on the Nigerian equities market closed on a positive note last week, as investors gained about ₦1.765 trillion in three trading sessions on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The market recorded gains during a shortened trading week, with activities spanning three sessions. The positive performance reflects continued investor participation and movements in key equities. Market...

Tariff Crisis Threatens Shipping Operations, Jobs in Nigeria

March 21, 2026

Shipping companies operating in Nigeria have warned that ongoing tariff-related disputes could force them to shut down local operations, raising concerns over potential job losses in the maritime sector. The warning follows tensions linked to tariff increases and disputes between shipping firms and stakeholders within Nigeria’s port system. The situation has affected operations and heightened...

Shippers Council Appeals for Dialogue as Freight Forwarders Protest

March 20, 2026

The Nigerian Shippers Council has urged freight forwarders to adopt dialogue in resolving disputes after some staged a protest at the offices of Mediterranean Shipping Company over recent tariff increases. Freight forwarders protested at the company’s offices in response to an increase in shipping line tariffs. The picketing action took place as part of industrial action by...

Call Grows for Female Leadership in Nigeria’s Energy Sector

March 20, 2026

Energy companies in Nigeria have been urged to increase the appointment of women to top leadership positions as part of efforts to promote inclusion in the sector. The call was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Corporation Limited, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, during activities marking International Women’s Day 2026. She noted that the energy sector...

42% of Nigerians Say Interest Rates on Bank Loans Are Rising – Survey

March 19, 2026

A recent survey shows that 42 percent of Nigerians believe interest rates on bank loans are rising, with many respondents highlighting high borrowing costs as a major concern. The findings are contained in the latest Vanguard All‑Africa Poll, which assesses public perceptions of the economy and public sector performance. The poll covers views on inflation,...

Middle East Conflict May Raise Reinsurance Costs for Nigerian Insurers

March 19, 2026

Nigerian insurance companies are likely to face higher reinsurance costs as a result of disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to industry experts. Reinsurance companies play a key role in the global insurance market by providing insurance for insurance firms. When reinsurers incur large losses or face increased uncertainty, they...

UBA Joins NIDCOM to Unlock Diaspora Capital Flows

March 19, 2026

United Bank for Africa Plc and the Nigeria Diaspora Commission have strengthened their collaboration to enhance diaspora capital inflows and support diaspora‑driven initiatives in Nigeria. The development follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between UBA and NIDCOM at the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit held in Abuja. The agreement is aimed at improving engagement...

FCMB Secures International Licence After N500bn Capital Raise

March 17, 2026

FCMB Group Plc has completed the recapitalisation of its banking subsidiary, First City Monument Bank Limited, and retained its international banking licence after obtaining all required regulatory approvals. The recapitalisation exercise forms part of efforts by banks to meet new capital requirements set for international banking operations in Nigeria. FCMB undertook a series of capital-raising...

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2027: Nigerians Question Whether Their Votes Will Count

September 12, 2026

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, concerns over the credibility of the electoral process have resurfaced, with stakeholders divided over whether voters’ choices will be fully protected and reflected in the final results. The debate followed the inauguration of the All Progressives Movement, APM, presidential campaign office in Ibadan, where Oyo State Governor...

2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

September 11, 2026

Political activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, Aisha Yesufu, has said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will take direct steps to protect their votes in the 2027 presidential election. Yesufu said the supporters would deploy representatives to polling units and monitor election materials and results throughout the collation process. She said the...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 10, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding oil revenue debt owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The liabilities under investigation have been put at N432.07 billion. The probe followed findings contained in...

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FG Attracts Over $2.6bn FDI into Solid Minerals in Two Years

New Pension Plan Could Change How Small Businesses Save — Leadway

NGX Rally Extends as Investors Gain N1.8trn in Three Days

Tariff Crisis Threatens Shipping Operations, Jobs in Nigeria

Shippers Council Appeals for Dialogue as Freight Forwarders Protest

Call Grows for Female Leadership in Nigeria’s Energy Sector

42% of Nigerians Say Interest Rates on Bank Loans Are Rising – Survey

Middle East Conflict May Raise Reinsurance Costs for Nigerian Insurers

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