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Paystack Enters Banking With Microfinance Acquisition

Nigerian fintech Paystack has entered banking after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank, aiming to close Nigeria’s SME financing gap and expand beyond payments into lending and deposits.

Yari Takes Control of Geregu Power as FG Settle Sector’s Debts

Abdul-Aziz Yari has emerged as chairman and controlling shareholder of Geregu Power Plc, positioning the company for growth as the Federal Government begins settling long-standing power sector debts.

Aviation Experts Urge FG to Reopen Lagos Jet Fuel Pipeline

Aviation experts urge Federal Government to restore the long-closed Lagos airport fuel pipeline to improve safety, efficiency, and cost management

NLC Warns FG: Resolve Education Crisis in Four Weeks or Face Shutdown

The Nigeria Labour Congress and education unions have given the Federal Government a four-week deadline to end the ongoing crisis in the sector or face nationwide action.

NANS Gives ASUU, FG Seven Days to End Dispute

NANS gives ASUU ultimatum to end its dispute with the Federal Government, warning that another strike could cripple Nigeria’s academic calendar

FG Insists All ASUU Demands Met, Urges End to Strike

The Federal Government says it has met all ASUU demands and called on university lecturers to return to classrooms immediately

FG Launches Task Force to Accelerate Aviation PPP Projects

The Federal Government has launched task forces within the Ministry of Aviation and ICRC to fast-track PPP projects, aiming to enhance infrastructure investment in the aviation sector.

FG Pleads for Patience Amid Nationwide Protest Plans

The Federal Government appeals for patience and postponement of the planned nationwide protest, citing ongoing efforts to address economic hardships.

Governors Reject Proposed ₦60,000 Minimum Wage

Nigerian governors reject a proposed increase in the minimum wage to ₦60,000 ($133), citing concerns about financial sustainability. Labor unions remain adamant about a significant hike, leaving the federal government to mediate a solution.

Tinubu Set to Inaugurate Three Gas Infrastructure Projects

In a significant development for Nigeria's energy sector, prominent political figure Tinubu is poised...

Federal Government Plans to Offload Banks’ Managed Discos

In a move aimed at restructuring Nigeria's energy sector, the federal government has announced...

FG’s Stealth Operations: Rescuing 1,000 Abductees Without Ransom, NSA Reveals

NSA reveals secret operations, freeing 1,000 captives without ransom, marking a significant milestone in the fight against abduction.

NDDC Seeks FG’s Intervention over N2 Trillion Debt

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has appealed to the federal government to intervene...

Concerns Raised Over Nigeria’s Road Construction Equipment

Federal Government expressed concern yesterday about the country's road construction status. Alarmingly, over the...

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Paystack Enters Banking With Microfinance Acquisition

Nigerian fintech Paystack has entered banking after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank, aiming to close Nigeria’s SME financing gap and expand beyond payments into lending and deposits.

Yari Takes Control of Geregu Power as FG Settle Sector’s Debts

Abdul-Aziz Yari has emerged as chairman and controlling shareholder of Geregu Power Plc, positioning the company for growth as the Federal Government begins settling long-standing power sector debts.

Nigeria Inflation Eases to 15.15% in December as NBS Revises Methodology

KEY POINTS Nigeria headline inflation slowed to 15.15 percent in December 2025, reflecting a...

Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Warns Against One Party Drift in Nigeria

KEY POINTS Dele Momodu has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, citing concern over...