HomeBusiness

Business

News

Sanwo-Olu reportedly orders LAWMA boss Muyiwa Gbadegesin to resign over Lagos waste crisis

Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly ordered LAWMA managing director Muyiwa Gbadegesin to resign over the state’s worsening waste crisis, an agency insider says.
News

SERAP sues INEC over alleged failure to account for N126 billion in electoral funds

SERAP has sued INEC at the Federal High Court in Abuja over its alleged failure to account for more than N126 billion in electoral funds flagged by the Auditor-General.

Keep exploring

Business

Otedola Raises First HoldCo Stake to 26.6% With Fresh N12.6bn Investment

KEY POINTS Otedola bought another 95.69 million First HoldCo shares for N12.58 billion. His...
Business

Outrage grows over airport safety concerns as unions picket Air Peace

The picketing of Air Peace by aviation unions has drawn outrage over airport safety and security, after it stranded thousands and cost over N2 billion.
Business

Naira Trades at ₦1,364.83/$ as Forex Market Maintains Relative Stability

KEY POINTS Naira traded at ₦1,364.83/$1 on Friday, up from ₦1,357.65/$1 on Thursday. The...
Business

Nigeria spent N3.1trn on domestic debt servicing in Q1, DMO says

Nigeria spent N3.14 trillion servicing its domestic debt in the first quarter of 2026, the DMO says, with interest payments making up about 94.6 percent.
Business

Only six Nigerian banks pay N1.27 trillion dividends

Only six of Nigeria's biggest listed banks paid a combined N1.27 trillion in 2025 dividends, as the CBN barred five profitable lenders on prudential grounds.
Business

Coronavirus disease 2019

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the...
Business

SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs

SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.
Business

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.
Business

FirstBank backs Imo State’s OKOBI initiative to boost jobs

FirstBank has backed Imo State's One Kindred One Business Initiative, a community entrepreneurship scheme designed to create jobs, deepen financial inclusion and promote sustainable wealth.
Business

Cocoa and coffee farmers seek African bloc and $6,000 floor price to end foreign control

COCEFAAA has called for a unified African cocoa producers' bloc and a floor price of at least $6,000 a tonne to strengthen farmers' bargaining power.
Business

Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry

The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association has renewed its call for stronger trade protection, urging import restrictions to shield local mills from smuggling, dumping and unfair foreign competition.
Business

Nigeria Industrial Policy secures $380million in investment commitments in 90 days

The Federal Government says the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 has secured more than $380m in financing commitments within its first 90 days of active implementation.
Load more

Latest articles

News

Sanwo-Olu reportedly orders LAWMA boss Muyiwa Gbadegesin to resign over Lagos waste crisis

Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly ordered LAWMA managing director Muyiwa Gbadegesin to resign over the state’s worsening waste crisis, an agency insider says.
News

SERAP sues INEC over alleged failure to account for N126 billion in electoral funds

SERAP has sued INEC at the Federal High Court in Abuja over its alleged failure to account for more than N126 billion in electoral funds flagged by the Auditor-General.
News

Angry Zamfara Youths Block Deputy Governor’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Angry youths blocked Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni’s convoy in Gwashi. At least...
News

Boko Haram Attack Kills Five Security Operatives in Adamawa

KEY POINTS Five security operatives are feared killed in attacks on two Adamawa communities. ...