Business
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…
Nigeria’s new import policy is forcing businesses to rethink everything
April 20, 2026
Nigeria’s new import policy is forcing businesses to rethink everything
Nigeria’s 2026 tariff adjustments are beginning to change how businesses operate, with early signals pointing to a structural move away…
Why data analysis is becoming essential for Nigerian businesses
April 13, 2026
Why data analysis is becoming essential for Nigerian businesses
There is a point at which many Nigerian businesses have reached where guessing is no longer manageable. You price a…
Nigeria lowers import tariffs on palm oil in new fiscal policy shift
April 13, 2026
Nigeria lowers import tariffs on palm oil in new fiscal policy shift
The Federal Government has reduced import tariffs on crude palm oil to 28.75 percent from 35 percent, marking a 17…
Funding pressure may force oil firm mergers-Renaissance MD
April 13, 2026
Funding pressure may force oil firm mergers-Renaissance MD
Nigeria’s indigenous oil and gas sector may be heading toward a period of consolidation, as operators face increasing pressure to…
For every unicorn in Nigeria, there are dozens of startups struggling to stay alive
April 7, 2026
For every unicorn in Nigeria, there are dozens of startups struggling to stay alive
In Nigeria, the rise of high-profile tech companies has created the impression of a thriving startups economy, yet the data…
NCDMB to host Tony Attah on funding challenges in local content
April 3, 2026
NCDMB to host Tony Attah on funding challenges in local content
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board is turning its attention to one of the biggest constraints in Nigeria’s oil…
NCDMB resets NCCF to fix gaps and drive local content delivery
April 1, 2026
NCDMB resets NCCF to fix gaps and drive local content delivery
A strategic overhaul of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum is underway as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board moves…
After recapitalisation, Nigeria’s banks face their real test
March 31, 2026
After recapitalisation, Nigeria’s banks face their real test
Nigeria’s banking sector has entered a new phase as the recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria takes…