12 states have enacted Tax Harmonisation Law, says Oyedele
No fewer than 12 states of the federation have enacted the Tax Harmonisation Law recently introduced by the Federal Government as parts of Tax Reforms in the country, Minister of…
Tinubu suspends airport cashless policy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports. The directive followed complaints that its implementation led to severe traffic gridlock…
CBN Boosts Foreign Reserves with Indigenous Gold as Holdings Record $3.5bn
…As Cardoso Advocates Reforms to Unlock Nigeria’s Mineral Potential BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined…
State police underway as IGP Disu sets up 7-man implementation committee
The IGP, Mr Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state police. This followed his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous police chief. Speaking at…
Fixing Lagos Dump Site Bottlenecks for Good
By Elvis Eromosele Elvis Eromosele Across Lagos, the evidence is visible and increasingly troubling. Overflowing bins dot residential streets; refuse heaps encroach on walkways; and residents wait longer than usual…
NAICOM, BPP Partner to Deepen Insurance Compliance in Public Procurement
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to enhance collaboration and strengthen the insurance industry,…
Fidelity Bank Advances Financial Inclusion in Kebbi as Community Celebrates New Branch Launch
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Residents of Kamba in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have welcomed the opening of a new branch of Fidelity Bank Plc, describing it as a…
Zenith Bank Set To Host 2026 International Women Day Seminar To Champion Leadership, Onwership Growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call to purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to celebrate this significant…
NESCAFÉ Deepens Everyday Access with New Presence at Ojo Bus Terminal, Ibadan
NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Before sunrise at Ojo Bus Terminal in Ibadan, engines warm up and journeys begin. Commuters move quickly, drivers prepare for long hours on the road, and traders set…
Leadway Strengthens Support for Nigerian Arts with Sustained Sponsorship of +234 Art Fair
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Leadway, Nigeria’s leading non-banking financial and wellbeing conglomerate, has deepened its commitment to the growth of the nation’s creative industry by sponsoring the +234 Art Fair for…
DOCTORS UNDER SIEGE: Psychiatrists in Nigeria Condemn Killing of Colleague in Enugu, Demand Justice
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) began the year 2026 with the devastating news of the gruesome murder of our colleague, Dr. Andrew Orovwigho, a Consultant…
OPEC+ raises oil quotas amid Middle East tension
Key members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, jointly known as OPEC+, on Sunday announced a higher-than-expected increase in production quotas following United States and Israeli…
Crude-backed loans gulped N8.36tn of 2025 revenue
About per cent of Nigeria’s crude oil production in 2025 was likely committed to servicing crude-backed loan facilities, based on estimates derived from disclosures in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
As CBN Mulls Capital Raise for MFBs, Operators Move to Strengthen Corporate Governance
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to enshrine corporate governance at the core of members’ operation. Chairman of NAMB, FCT Chapter,…
Oil&gas: Nigeria tightens local content rules, rejects 186 expatriate slots
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that it approved 1,417 of the 1,603 expatriate quota applications it processed recently. A total of…
NAICOM, NCGC Partner to Unlock Finance for Nigerian MSMEs
The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, received the management of National Credit Guaranty Company (NCGC) on February 27, 2026, where discussions centered on expanding access to finance for…
ABoICT Lecture/Awards 2026 to Focus on Impact of AI, IoT on Business Operational Efficiency
Board and management of Communication Week Media Limited, publishers of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, at the weekend announced that this year’s Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership lecture will focus on…
NGX Group Reports ₦15.6bn FY 2025 Profit, Declares ₦3.00 FY Dividend, 1-for-3 Bonus Issue
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has reported audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, posting double-digit revenue growth, improved operating margins, stronger liquidity and a reinforced balance sheet, underscoring…
Access Bank Drives Africa–Europe Trade Corridor at Paris International Agricultural Show 2026
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Access Holdings PLC, the parent company of Access Bank Group, has reinforced the leadership of the financial institution, in connecting African and European markets as its Group…
NCDMB Builds Capacity in Health Sector, Donates Hi-tech Equipment, Simulators to Bayelsa Medical University
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI A state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratory, fully equipped by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was on Friday commissioned at the Bayelsa Medical University…
