CBN reduces interest rate to 26.5%
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the benchmark interest rate to per cent. This was the second time the MPC…
200 Alleged Deaths: Group Petitions Uzodimma, Demands Shutdown of Notorious ‘Tiger Base Unit’
Uzodimma A prominent civil society organisation, OGANIHU, has called on Governor Hope Uzodimma to immediately disband the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, notoriously known as "Tiger Base."…
Recapitalisation: Banks raise N4tn ahead of March deadline
Banks have raised in verified and approved capital ahead of the March 31, 2026, recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this…
NNPC to begin export of new crude oil grade in March
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it will start exporting a new light, sweet crude grade called Cawthorne from March. According to Reuters, an NNPC spokesperson said this…
AIICO 2026 Agency Retreat Honours Outstanding Sales Champions
AIICO Insurance Plc brought together its Annual Agency Retreat last weekend in the historic city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, reaffirming its commitment to celebrating excellence, strengthening professionalism, and deepening insurance…
Accion Microfinance Bank Quotes ₦2.02bn Commercial Paper on FMDQ Exchange
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In continued demonstration of its unwavering commitment to strengthening the Nigerian debt capital markets and advancing financial inclusion, FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the quotation of…
MILO Launches 30-Day Ramadan Gifting Campaign Across Northern Nigeria Communities
In this season of Ramadan, where kindness and unity take center stage, MILO is sharing in that spirit through a 30-day Ramadan gifting campaign across Northern Nigeria, reaching families and…
Driving Growth Through Sustainability: FirstBank’s Commitment
Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social…
Turning Bold Ideas Into Breakthroughs at Audacity Conference
If you have spent enough time around entrepreneurial events, you know how easy it is for bold ideas to remain theoretical. Big words are said, applause follows, and everyone goes…
Menxtt NG: Nigeria’s Virtual IT Plug for EU-Spec Devices, Reliable Tech Solutions
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, having a trusted and reputable IT partner is no longer optional—it’s essential. Consumers and businesses alike face numerous challenges: buying smartphones,…
Hidden Workforce of 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
When the final runner crossed the finish line at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM), the applause began to fade. But for hundreds of workers…
NAICOM Partners Ministry of Agriculture To Boost Food Security
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Ministry of Agriculture held a high-level meeting to align policies, deepen collaboration, and accelerate reforms that will strengthen agricultural insurance, protect smallholder farmers,…
NCRIB Drive Gains Momentum As Ekeoma Ezeibe Bags Traditional Honour
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The aggressive drive for insurance pentration to complement the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA 2025) by the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), has…
CMAN Commends Tinubu for restoring 60% proceeds from profit of oil & gas to Federation Account
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Prof. Uche Uwaleke The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold and historic decision to restore 60% of the proceeds…
FG unveils new metering plant to tackle crude oil theft
The Federal Government has moved to tighten accountability in the crude oil sector with the inauguration of a Gravimetric Multifaceted Flow Metering Calibration Facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, by…
Unpaid electricity bills record N6tn – GenCos
Power generation companies under the umbrella of the Association of Power Generation Companies have disclosed that outstanding unpaid invoices for electricity generated and supplied to the national grid have…
Nigeria’s W’Bank IDA debt hits $18.7bn
Nigeria’s debt to the World Bank’s concessional lending arm, the International Development Association, surged by $ in just one year to reach $ as of December 31, 2025, new financial…
Sterling HoldCo Allots Shares In Oversubscribed Public Offer
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has ccommenced t allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦ per share.…
Cardoso Tasks Central Banks, DFIs on Africa’s Growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Cardoso The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that Africa must grow, industrialise, create jobs, expand opportunities, and lift millions out…
Zenith Bank Dissociates Jim Ovia From ‘Fraudulent’ A I Investment Scheme
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Jim Ovia The Management of Zenith Bank Plc has advised the public to disregard videos circulating online linking the bank’s Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, as endorsing…
