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OPay takes centre stage at the ninth tech innovation awards
December 5, 2025
OPay takes centre stage at the ninth tech innovation awards
When OPay entered Nigeria’s fintech space in 2018, it promised to make everyday payments easier for people who had long…
US$100 million Nigerian content fund set to boost local oil and gas firms
December 3, 2025
US$100 million Nigerian content fund set to boost local oil and gas firms
For many Nigerian oil and gas service companies, growth has never been limited by ideas or ambition. It has been…
NCDMB tops ease of doing business rankings for 4th consecutive year
December 3, 2025
NCDMB tops ease of doing business rankings for 4th consecutive year
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has once again been recognised as Nigeria’s leading public sector agency for ease…
The diminishing “African Giant” and (tragic) own goals
December 1, 2025
The diminishing “African Giant” and (tragic) own goals
Burna Boy has had a very rough moment on his U.S. tour, and that is what everybody is talking about…
Lagos’ new tenancy bill is a direct response to a broken rental system
December 1, 2025
Lagos’ new tenancy bill is a direct response to a broken rental system
For years, renting in Lagos has felt less like entering a legal agreement and more like negotiating survival. From two-year…
5 young Nigerian innovators
November 28, 2025
5 young Nigerian innovators
Nigeria’s innovation story is not a fairytale; it is a contradiction held together by talent. This is a country where…
NLNG, NCDMB collaborate to strengthen plant performance and Nigerian content
November 27, 2025
NLNG, NCDMB collaborate to strengthen plant performance and Nigerian content
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration as…
FCCPC tightens grip on digital lenders, restricts operators to 5 apps
November 27, 2025
FCCPC tightens grip on digital lenders, restricts operators to 5 apps
Nigeria’s digital lending industry is entering a new phase, one that will reshape how millions of people access quick online…
No excitement as CBN keeps MPR rate at 27%
November 26, 2025
No excitement as CBN keeps MPR rate at 27%
Nigeria’s Central Bank has just made a deliberate choice, and it could shape borrowing, investment, and growth for months to…
Sachet alcohol ban could trigger cash crunch for manufacturers, analysts warn
November 24, 2025
Sachet alcohol ban could trigger cash crunch for manufacturers, analysts warn
The Nigerian government’s ban on alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small bottles, scheduled to take full effect on 31…
Nigerian manufacturers pull back from bank loans as interest rates bites
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.…
The disappearing Aboki Dollar: From streets to smartphones
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,…