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in BusinessMTN Nigeria Crosses 100 million Active Lines, Becomes First Local Telco to Hit Milestone
MTN Nigeria has crossed 100 million active lines for the first time, reaching 100.86 million in July 2026, according to NCC data. More
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in BusinessFG Unlocks $700m Cabotage Fund, Offers Nigerian Shipowners Up to $25m Each
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The Federal Government has moved to unlock Nigeria’s long-delayed Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), offering qualified Nigerian shipowners access to loans of up to $25 million each to acquire vessels and expand indigenous participation in the country’s maritime industry. Minister of Marine and […] More
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in BusinessNigeria’s Trade Hits ₦41.44tn in Q2 as Surplus Soars to ₦12.60tn — NBS
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Nigeria’s total merchandise trade climbed to ₦41.44 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, as a sharp rise in exports pushed the country’s trade surplus to ₦12.60 trillion, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figures show a stronger external […] More
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in BusinessDangote Signs ₦2.15tn Refinery IPO, Says Drivers and Cooks Can Now Own a Stake
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has signed the official documents for the proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, describing the share sale as an opportunity for ordinary Nigerians, including drivers, cooks and other workers, to become part-owners of the […] More
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in BusinessAir Peace Flights Grounded in Lagos, Abuja as Unions Shut Terminals Over ₦25bn Claim
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Air Peace flight operations were thrown into disruption on Tuesday after aviation labour unions shut down parts of the airline’s operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, leaving passengers stranded and triggering a fresh […] More
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in BusinessEconomic Summit: Future Generations’ Prosperity Is Our Goal – Oborevwori
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday declared that his administration’s drive to diversify the state’s economy is aimed at securing prosperity of future generations. Speaking while receiving a delegation of Brazilian and Malaysian investors who paid him a courtesy visit after inspecting […] More
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in BusinessDangote Seals $800 Million Deal with Chinese Engineering Giant to Double Ogun Cement Plant Capacity
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Dangote Industries Limited has taken another major step toward expanding Nigeria’s industrial capacity after signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth over $800 million with China’s Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd. to significantly expand its cement manufacturing operations in Itori, Ogun State. […] More
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in BusinessNigeria Awards 37 Oil Blocks in Major 2025 Licensing Round as Investors Move Into Untapped Frontier Basins
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Nigeria has awarded 37 oil and gas blocks to successful bidders in its 2025 Licensing Round, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to attract investment, expand exploration and unlock new hydrocarbon reserves. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced that […] More
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in BusinessSUMMIT: Delta To Leverage Its Huge Infrastructure, Blue Economy, Special Economic Zone In Attracting Investments
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Delta State is positioning itself as Nigeria’s emerging investment hub by relying on its massive infrastructure development, abundant natural resources, reliable power supply and strategic maritime assets, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu has said. Speaking during a press […] More
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in BusinessDangote Refinery Ends Naira Fuel Sales, Switches to Dollar Pricing as Petrol Prices Set to Rise
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Nigerians could soon face another increase in the cost of petrol and other petroleum products after Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially ended the sale of fuel in naira, adopting the US dollar as the sole currency for transactions at its loading depot. The new […] More
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in BusinessNigeria’s Stock Market Emerges World’s Best Performer in 2026, Delivers 67% Dollar Returns to Beat South Korea
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Nigeria’s stock market has emerged as the world’s best-performing equity market in 2026, delivering an impressive 67 percent return in U.S. dollar terms and surpassing South Korea’s 66 percent gain, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The latest ranking places the Nigerian Exchange […] More
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in BusinessBitcoin Stages Powerful Comeback Above $64,000 as Bulls Revive $100K Price Dream
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Bitcoin has bounced back strongly above the $64,000 mark after a turbulent trading period that saw the world’s largest cryptocurrency fall toward a weekly low of $61,500, triggering fresh debate about the direction of the digital asset market. The recovery has restored confidence […] More














