Top storyNigerian Leaders Criticized Over Public Funds Mismanagement
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his call for leaders committed to national development over personal gain, emphasizing patriotism in governance. This statement came amid growing scrutiny over the use…
Nigeria to Update 16-Year-Old Literacy Data
The Federal Government has announced plans to update Nigeria’s literacy data, which has not been revised since a national assessment conducted over 16 years ago. The move comes amid growing concerns a…
Nigeria faces $296bn blue economy loss due to policy gaps
Nigeria’s minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has raised concerns over the country’s potential to miss out on a $296bn opportunity in the blue economy due to inadequate funding an…
Oyo State Governor Pushes for Tourism Boost and Energy Reform
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared the state as the tourism capital of Nigeria’s South-West region, emphasizing the need for a complete overhaul of the country’s petroleum pricing system. Sp…
inDrive Launches Free Parcel Protection in Nigeria
InDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, has introduced a new service to enhance its position in Nigeria’s competitive courier sector. The initiative includes free parcel protection worth up…
Nigeria sees rise in hate speech targeting opposition
Nigeria faces growing unrest as hate speech and targeted attacks against opposition members escalate, according to recent reports. The situation has intensified in the past year, with political leader…
Nigeria to Seek African Solution to Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Amb. Temitope Ajayi, has called for an African Union-led solution to the recurring xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African migrants…
Dangote Refinery Set for Record IPO in Nigeria
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that could become one of the largest in Nigeria's history. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the pr…
Nigeria women's team aim for win against Hungary
Nigeria's women's basketball team, the D’Tigress, are set to face Hungary in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in a bid to bounce back from their defeat to South Korea. The match marks a cruc…
Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda Amid Rising Costs and Competition
Uber has announced it will cease operations in Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African countries effective immediately. The decision comes amid rising operational costs…
Nigerian law firms group holds fifth annual meeting
The Association of Law Firms Administrators Nigeria (ALAN) held its fifth annual meeting, bringing together representatives from various law firms across the country. The event focused on key challeng…
Nigeria's Insurance Sector Aims for 10% Penetration by 2031
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has launched a five-year initiative to increase Nigeria's insurance penetration from 0.5 percent to 10 percent by 2031. The plan targets expanding coverage t…
Nigeria's non-oil exports hit $6.1bn in 2025
Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $6.1 billion in 2025, marking a significant rise from previous years. This growth has prompted trade-support organizations and financial institutions to intensify the…
Nigeria's economy shows signs of sustained recovery in August
Nigeria’s economy continued its recovery trajectory in August, with business activity expanding for a third consecutive month. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates a broade…
Nigeria risks losing $50bn in FDI over subsidy plans
Nigeria faces potential losses of over $50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) due to plans by presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to restore fuel subsidies, according to the International Mo…
Nigerian stakeholders push for policy shift in energy and minerals
Industry experts and stakeholders in Nigeria's energy and solid minerals sectors are intensifying calls for a strategic shift in policy focus. The push comes as part of broader efforts to move away fr…
Nigeria signs energy data partnership with IEA
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a joint work programme to enhance energy data development for policymaking and investment. The agreement, signed in Abuja, marks Nigeria’s…
Dangote Refinery's IPO Set to Launch in 10 Days
The Initial Public Offer (IPO) for Nigeria's Dangote Refinery, the continent's largest, is set to launch in 10 days, according to reports. The IPO, which aims to raise significant capital, marks a maj…