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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

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Bandits storm Kwara church, abduct worshippers during Sunday service

Armed bandits raided a church in Omugo, Kwara State, abducting worshippers and leaving the rural community paralyzed by fear.

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth surges $4.47billion to $14.6billion

Abdul Samad Rabiu has added $4.47 billion to his fortune in 2026, pushing his net worth to $14.6 billion as BUA Group posts record revenue of N1.18 trillion.

Nigeria’s solid minerals sector pulls in $2.6bn FDI in two years

Nigeria has attracted over $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment into its solid minerals sector in two years, Minister Dele Alake disclosed at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington.

SEC and NYSC sign MoU to fight Ponzi schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the NYSC have signed an MoU to train corps members as financial literacy facilitators and protect young Nigerians from fraudulent investment schemes.

Nigeria’s manufacturing share of GDP slips to 8.05 Percent in 2025

Nigeria's manufacturing sector slipped to an 8.05 percent share of real GDP in 2025, falling from 8.24 percent the previous year even as output posted a slight improvement.

Security Group Warns of Planned Terrorist Attacks in Three Kwara LGAs

KEY POINTS A security group warned of suspected coordinated terrorist attacks targeting Ifelodun, Irepodun...

African Democratic Congress Kicks Off Sale of Nomination Forms Ahead of National Convention

KEY POINTS The African Democratic Congress has begun selling nomination and expression of interest...

Veteran Actor Abiodun Ayoyinka Rebrands as Bondu Alaska

KEY POINTS Abiodun Ayoyinka has rebranded from “Papa Ajasco” to “Bondu Alaska” due to...

Tinubu Hosts Governors, Pledges Intensified Action Against Insecurity

KEY POINTS President Tinubu pledged intensified efforts against insecurity, engaging international partners for equipment...

Bayero University expels 171 students for falsifying credentials

Bayero University Kano has expelled 171 students for falsifying admission entry qualifications, following an investigation approved at the university's 433rd Senate meeting on March 4, 2026.

Why Nigerians abroad now order clothes, shoes and food directly from Nigeria

Soaring costs of living abroad are driving Nigerians in the diaspora to order clothing, food and accessories directly from home.

Terrorists abduct nine worshippers at Kwara church, security forces rescue three

Suspected terrorists stormed an ECWA church in Kwara State on Sunday morning, abducting nine worshippers during an ongoing service.

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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.

Elumelu firms link with MoMo PSB for cardless payments

United Bank for Africa, Heirs Holdings-backed Redtech and MoMo PSB launched a cardless payment partnership, enabling wallet payments across 55,000 RedPay terminals nationwide.