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FCCPC probes Nigeria’s soaring cement prices
August 19, 2026
FCCPC probes Nigeria’s soaring cement prices
Nigeria’s rising cement prices have come under fresh regulatory scrutiny, with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) investigating…
Inflation eases to 15.43% as food prices jump in July
August 18, 2026
Inflation eases to 15.43% as food prices jump in July
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 percent in July 2026, extending the recent slowdown in overall price increases, but…
NCDMB takes oil and gas compliance online to speed up funding
August 18, 2026
NCDMB takes oil and gas compliance online to speed up funding
For oil and gas companies, a compliance certificate can be more than a regulatory document. It can determine how quickly…
Textile import hit ₦1.1trn as Nigeria debates industry revival
August 17, 2026
Textile import hit ₦1.1trn as Nigeria debates industry revival
Nigeria’s textile import bill has climbed sharply as local manufacturers struggle with high production costs, weak infrastructure and shortages of…
YMCA turns church giving into social impact: When church money leaves the church
August 17, 2026
YMCA turns church giving into social impact: When church money leaves the church
On Sunday, there will be no shortage of reasons to go to church in Nigeria. People will dress up, sing,…
73% of Nigerian youth consider leaving as jobs, capital remain scarce
August 14, 2026
73% of Nigerian youth consider leaving as jobs, capital remain scarce
About 73 percent of young Nigerians are considering leaving the country, with unemployment, limited economic opportunities and poor access to…
Nigeria has 36.3m people facing severe food insecurity, AGRA says
August 13, 2026
Nigeria has 36.3m people facing severe food insecurity, AGRA says
Nigeria remains the African country with the largest number of people facing crisis-level or worse food insecurity, with an estimated…
Mo Abudu to open UK’s first cinema hub for African and Black films
August 11, 2026
Mo Abudu to open UK’s first cinema hub for African and Black films
Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu is taking the EbonyLife brand beyond Nigeria with a new London venue that aims to…
Nigerians borrow more for homes as credit demand rises
August 10, 2026
Nigerians borrow more for homes as credit demand rises
Nigerians increased their demand for loans to buy homes, meet household needs and support small businesses in the second quarter…
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices
August 6, 2026
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil…
NESG report shows renewed private sector momentum
August 6, 2026
NESG report shows renewed private sector momentum
Nigeria’s private sector recorded its strongest performance in five months in July, signalling renewed momentum across agriculture, manufacturing, services and…
Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding rate remains below 30%, UNICEF warns
August 5, 2026
Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding rate remains below 30%, UNICEF warns
More than 90 percent of Nigerian mothers breastfeed their babies, but only three in 10 infants receive breast milk alone…