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CBN cuts interest rate to 27% after months of holding steady
September 23, 2025
CBN cuts interest rate to 27% after months of holding steady
For the first time this year, the Central Bank of Nigeria has nudged interest rates down. The Monetary Policy Committee…
Uber injects ₦34bn into Nigeria’s economy in 2023, report shows
September 23, 2025
Uber injects ₦34bn into Nigeria’s economy in 2023, report shows
When Lagosians joke that ride-hailing apps are the city’s unofficial public transport system, it is not far from the truth.…
Nigeria leads Africa in startup funding (H1 2025)
September 22, 2025
Nigeria leads Africa in startup funding (H1 2025)
Walk into any Lagos café on a weekday morning and you are likely to overhear two things: someone negotiating a…
Local refineries struggle despite rising production
September 22, 2025
Local refineries struggle despite rising production
If you thought Nigeria’s oil story was all about exports and dollar inflows, the reality on the ground paints a…
Inside Lagos nightlife: The real cost of balling
September 22, 2025
Inside Lagos nightlife: The real cost of balling
There is a certain kind of Lagos night that does not end with small chops and a chilled drink. It…
African Nations urged to unite for a sustainable oil and gas future
September 18, 2025
African Nations urged to unite for a sustainable oil and gas future
In a continent blessed with abundant oil, gas, and renewable energy resources, African leaders are once again asking a pressing…
NCDMB challenges WAV and other indigenous firms to step into deepwater
September 18, 2025
NCDMB challenges WAV and other indigenous firms to step into deepwater
For years, Nigeria’s indigenous oil and gas service companies have built reputations as dependable players in onshore and shallow-water operations.…
Shoprite’s empty aisles tell a bigger story about Nigeria’s retail troubles
September 18, 2025
Shoprite’s empty aisles tell a bigger story about Nigeria’s retail troubles
If you strolled into a Shoprite store recently, you are probably among the many Nigerians asking the same question: What…
The podcast boom: Nigeria’s new school of storytelling
September 17, 2025
The podcast boom: Nigeria’s new school of storytelling
Once upon a time, the Nigerian family gathered around the radio for news, dramas, and storytelling. The crackle of the…
Lagos cuts land size requirement for estate developers
September 15, 2025
Lagos cuts land size requirement for estate developers
In a bid to ease the housing crunch and respond to Lagos’ rapid urban growth, the state government has reduced…
Nigeria targets $60bn to boost gas production and energy projects
September 12, 2025
Nigeria targets $60bn to boost gas production and energy projects
Nigeria is making one of its boldest pitches yet to the global energy market, a $60 billion investment drive to…
Ex-Minister Kachikwu pushes for bigger local content fund
September 9, 2025
Ex-Minister Kachikwu pushes for bigger local content fund
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Prof. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, has urged a significant expansion of the Nigerian Content…