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Nigerian manufacturers pull back from bank loans as interest rates bites
Business
November 17, 2025
Nigerian manufacturers pull back from bank loans as interest rates bites
Leading Nigerian manufacturers are significantly scaling back bank borrowings as the country’s persistently high interest rate regime reshapes corporate financing.…
Nollywood ‘Safari’ wins best film at Abuja film festival
Movies
November 14, 2025
Nollywood ‘Safari’ wins best film at Abuja film festival
‘Safari’ has emerged as the top winner, receiving the Golden Jury Award (Overall Best Film) at the 22nd edition of…
Nigeria risks food crisis in 2026 as costs, insecurity push farmers to the brink
Happening Now
November 14, 2025
Nigeria risks food crisis in 2026 as costs, insecurity push farmers to the brink
Nigeria’s attempts to steady food prices may collide with a deeper structural crisis as rising costs, insecurity, and severe post-harvest…
Reps urge WAEC to delay full computer-based exams until 2030
Happening Now
November 13, 2025
Reps urge WAEC to delay full computer-based exams until 2030
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend…
UN names Nigeria, 16 others, hunger crisis hotspots
Happening Now
November 13, 2025
UN names Nigeria, 16 others, hunger crisis hotspots
Yesterday, two United Nations food agencies warned that millions more people could face famine, as funding cuts worsen the already…
The disappearing Aboki Dollar: From streets to smartphones
Business
November 13, 2025
The disappearing Aboki Dollar: From streets to smartphones
At its peak, Nigeria’s Aboki dollar network moved more foreign currency in a single day than many banks. Near banks,…
Mobile industry boosts Africa’s economy by US$30b, creates 8m jobs
Happening Now
November 12, 2025
Mobile industry boosts Africa’s economy by US$30b, creates 8m jobs
In 2024, Africa’s tax revenue was capped at around US$320 billion. The mobile industry (phones and other communication gadgets) contributed…
NDLEA clamps down on sales of sachet and bottle alcohol
Happening Now
November 12, 2025
NDLEA clamps down on sales of sachet and bottle alcohol
Alcohol abuse has plagued the country for many years, and it affects not just the old but even the younger…
The red wine heart health myth: What science actually says
Health
November 11, 2025
The red wine heart health myth: What science actually says
The idea that red wine is “good for the heart” has been around for a long time, and many people…
Over 24 million Africans living with diabetes, WHO warns
Health
November 11, 2025
Over 24 million Africans living with diabetes, WHO warns
In Abuja yesterday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the alarm that over 24 million adults aged between 20 and…
Tools that make your Nigerian business look more trustworthy
Business
November 10, 2025
Tools that make your Nigerian business look more trustworthy
Trust is currency, and in Nigeria, it is one of the hardest things to earn in business. A 2023 survey…
7 steps to branding your business in Nigeria
Business
November 10, 2025
7 steps to branding your business in Nigeria
Running a business in Nigeria is not beans. Between power issues, chaotic logistics, inconsistent customers, and the ever-rising prices of…