Femi Otedola’s Aggressive Accumulation of First HoldCo Shares, Crosses 25% Of Nigeria’s Oldest Bank Acquisition
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, Chairman of First HoldCo Plc (the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria), has once again...
Lagos Rakes ₦1.69tn in Just Six Months, IGR Powers Nearly 70% of State Revenue
Lagos State has once again underlined its status as Nigeria's economic powerhouse, generating a staggering ₦1.685 trillion in revenue within...
NITDA to License Tech Firms for Software Testing as New National Framework Takes Effect
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to license technology firms to conduct software testing, as part...
Zenith Bank Named Africa’s Best Bank as Record Profits, Global Expansion Drive Growth
Zenith Bank Plc has reinforced its position as Nigeria's leading financial institution after emerging as Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's...
Abia State Approves ₦200 Million Campaign Permit Fee for Presidential Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Abia State Government has announced that political parties fielding presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections will pay ₦200...
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Export Earnings Fall 14% to $31.54bn Amid Global Oil Price Slump
Nigeria's crude oil export earnings declined by 14.41 percent to $31.54 billion in 2025, down from $36.85 billion recorded in...
Federal Government Unveils Herbal Medicines to Treat Cancer, Hepatitis B, Ulcer, Hypertension
The Federal Government unveils herbal medicines developed from indigenous medicinal plants to treat and manage prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, peptic...
Nigeria Cash Outside Banks Drops by ₦485.8bn to Seven-Month Low as Digital Payments Gain Ground
Cash held outside Nigeria's banking system declined to ₦4.92 trillion in June 2026, the lowest level in seven months, according...
NGX Group Declares ₦1.30 Interim Dividend on Strong First-Half 2026 Performance
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced an interim dividend of ₦1.30 per ordinary share for the six...
2026 Budget: FG Earmarks ₦962.83bn for SUVs, Empowerment Projects Amid Borrowing Concerns
The Federal Government has allocated ₦962.83 billion for the procurement of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and empowerment projects in the...
