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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.

Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

Dangote’s Net Worth Falls as Cement Shares Drop

Dangote’s wealth slips by $1.4 billion as cement shares fall, tightening his yearly gains despite aggressive expansion across multiple African markets.

Aliko Dangote Tops Forbes 2025 List of Africa’s Richest People

Forbes 2025 reveals Africa’s richest people, with Aliko Dangote at the top, worth $23.9 billion. Discover the wealthiest individuals in Africa.

Femi Otedola Reclaims Spot on Forbes List, Dangote Remains Africa’s Wealthiest

Nigerian tycoon Femi Otedola stages a remarkable return to the Forbes Africa list, while Aliko Dangote continues his reign as the continent's richest man.

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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.

Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

Nigeria brings home 1,230 citizens stranded in Niger

Nigeria's Federal Government brought home 1,230 stranded citizens from Niger in March 2026, completing the evacuation in two airlifts.

OO Poly Aba launches EdTech and anti-drug drive

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba plans to introduce Educational Technology courses and partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to curb student substance abuse, Rector Christopher Okoro Kalu announced this week.