Business
Are Nigerian startups using AI more productive?
May 25, 2026
Are Nigerian startups using AI more productive?
Nigerian startups are using AI to increase output, reduce workload, and scale faster with smaller teams. A few years ago,…
Nigeria’s faceless internet stars
May 21, 2026
Nigeria’s faceless internet stars
For decades, fame came with a face. Whether it was musicians, actors, television presenters, athletes, or radio personalities, being known…
NMDPRA tightens grip on oil operations in free zones
May 20, 2026
NMDPRA tightens grip on oil operations in free zones
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in a circular, has warned that oil and gas companies operating…
Dangote bets big on new Olokola deep seaport project
May 20, 2026
Dangote bets big on new Olokola deep seaport project
Dangote Industries Limited is pushing further into Nigeria’s infrastructure and export economy with plans for a multi-billion-dollar deep seaport at…
Inside Nigeria’s booming Okrika economy
May 19, 2026
Inside Nigeria’s booming Okrika economy
By 6 am in Katangua Market, Lagos, traders are already dragging heavy clothing bales across narrow walkways while buyers gather…
The rise of the tech dream economy in Nigeria
May 18, 2026
The rise of the tech dream economy in Nigeria
If you spend enough time on Nigerian social media, especially on X, TikTok, Instagram or even LinkedIn, you will eventually…
Dangote is considering another mega refinery — this time in Kenya
May 12, 2026
Dangote is considering another mega refinery — this time in Kenya
As fuel prices remain high across Nigeria and pressure continues to mount on households and businesses, Aliko Dangote’s latest refinery…
From old iron to new money: Nigeria’s scrap trade
May 11, 2026
From old iron to new money: Nigeria’s scrap trade
A few years ago, scrap collection in Nigeria was mostly dismissed as roadside hustling. Today, it has become one of…
CBN is turning BVN into a stronger identity gate for banking
May 4, 2026
CBN is turning BVN into a stronger identity gate for banking
Nigeria’s banking system is quietly getting stricter, and this time, the changes are not about new apps or policies people…
Nigeria records strong export growth as non-oil sectors expand
May 4, 2026
Nigeria records strong export growth as non-oil sectors expand
In the first quarter of 2026, the country recorded a noticeable rise in export activity, with total exports climbing to…
Inside Nigeria’s hidden Cannabis economy
April 28, 2026
Inside Nigeria’s hidden Cannabis economy
Nigeria keeps chasing cannabis with raids, arrests, and seizures. Yet across farms, highways, and city streets, the trade continues to…
Waltersmith showcases expanded refinery to NCDMB, unveils new growth plans
April 27, 2026
Waltersmith showcases expanded refinery to NCDMB, unveils new growth plans
Waltersmith has doubled the capacity of its modular refinery in Imo State and announced a fresh expansion drive that includes…