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April 2024 – Nigerian Firms Struggle With Customer Experience Failures as Experts Push for AI Systems
Despite billions spent yearly on marketing, many Nigerian companies continue to lose customers due to avoidable service failures, unresolved complaints, read more April 2024 – Nigerian Firms Struggle With Customer Experience Failures as Experts Push for AI Systems
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Dangote eyes $100bn in revenue, targets over $200bn valuation 
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is targeting a jump in his conglomerate’s revenue to $100 billion compared to $18 billion read more Dangote eyes $100bn in revenue, targets over $200bn valuation 
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Riggs London and Confetti London Founder Ori Leslau on Building Fragrance Brands for a Global Market
Fragrance entrepreneur Ori Leslau has always believed that scent is inseparable from identity. Long before founding Riggs London and Confetti read more Riggs London and Confetti London Founder Ori Leslau on Building Fragrance Brands for a Global Market
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Meet Mahmud Hassan, ex-CBN director now Dangote group chief economist
Mahmud Hassan, renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director, has been appointed by the Dangote Group, as read more Meet Mahmud Hassan, ex-CBN director now Dangote group chief economist
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Gifts, personal remittances not subject to taxes, Oyedele clarifies 
Nationwide concerns have surfaced over whether money sent home for family support, gifts, or personal projects could attract income tax, read more Gifts, personal remittances not subject to taxes, Oyedele clarifies 
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Nigeria extends disinflation streak but December blip looms
Nigeria’s inflation rate is on course to slow next year after extending its disinflation run in November, even as economists read more Nigeria extends disinflation streak but December blip looms
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Nigeria’s federation account swells to N23trn in 10 months
Inflows into Nigeria’s federation account have surged to N23.06 trillion in the first 10 months of 2025, surpassing the gross read more Nigeria’s federation account swells to N23trn in 10 months
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Ogun emerges runner-up at PHC leadership challenge, wins $400,000
The Ogun State Government has emerged runner-up for the second consecutive time at the 3rd edition of the Primary Health read more Ogun emerges runner-up at PHC leadership challenge, wins $400,000
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Tax laws do not permit direct bank debits, Oyedele says
The tax reform chair has dismissed claims that tax authorities will directly debit Nigerians’ bank accounts for unpaid taxes, clarifying read more Tax laws do not permit direct bank debits, Oyedele says
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ASF Lagos 2025 Focuses on Capital, Execution, and the Realities of Scaling African Startups
The Africa Startup Festival (ASF) Lagos 2025 returned with a clear message: Africa’s startup ecosystem is maturing, and conversations are read more ASF Lagos 2025 Focuses on Capital, Execution, and the Realities of Scaling African Startups
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NELFUND sets up anti-corruption unit to boost transparency, accountability
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has formally inaugurated and inducted its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) as part of read more NELFUND sets up anti-corruption unit to boost transparency, accountability
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Infinix rewards customers during Davido’s Abuja store appearance
Infinix Nigeria treated customers to exclusive rewards and promotional offers on Sunday at its flagship store in Jabi Lake Mall, read more Infinix rewards customers during Davido’s Abuja store appearance
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FG’s ₦30trn revenue shortfall raises fresh doubts over 2026 budget
The federal government is facing renewed scrutiny over its 2026 budget projections after revealing a ₦30 trillion shortfall in 2025 read more FG’s ₦30trn revenue shortfall raises fresh doubts over 2026 budget
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BUA Foods nears completion of Nigeria’s largest sugar plant
BUA Foods Plc is nearing completion of what is set to become Nigeria’s largest integrated sugar facility, as the company read more BUA Foods nears completion of Nigeria’s largest sugar plant
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FAAC shares ₦1.92 trillion November revenue among federal, state and local governments
Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared ₦1.92 trillion in revenue for November among the federal government, states and local read more FAAC shares ₦1.92 trillion November revenue among federal, state and local governments
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What it will take to spur meaningful behaviour change in adolescent health
The global development sector is going through a period of recalibration. Funding models are shifting, institutions are under pressure, and read more What it will take to spur meaningful behaviour change in adolescent health
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The hidden goldmine of nano-credit in Nigeria’s telecom sector
Amidst Nigeria’s vibrant economy, a subtle transformation is taking place, gradually accumulating billions and trillions of naira annually. This emerging read more The hidden goldmine of nano-credit in Nigeria’s telecom sector
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The invisible stress economy: How mental load reduces national output
Nigeria runs an economy powered not by diesel or data but by the strained minds of its people. The inflation, read more The invisible stress economy: How mental load reduces national output
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Why Nigeria cannot afford another slow-burn disaster
It is pathetic and frightening that, at the same moment Nigeria is gasping for relief from a two-decade battle with read more Why Nigeria cannot afford another slow-burn disaster
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Nigeria extends disinflation streak but December blip looms
Nigeria’s inflation rate is on course to slow next year after extending its disinflation run in November, even as economists read more Nigeria extends disinflation streak but December blip looms
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NSIA hits $3bn net assets as sovereign fund expands development footprint  
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) crossed the $3 billion net asset mark in the first half (H1) of 2025, highlighting steady balance sheet growth read more NSIA hits $3bn net assets as sovereign fund expands development footprint  
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Easing inflation boosts Nigerians’ Christmas spending power
…Christmas menu costs less this year by 20% …Households restore festive traditions For the first time in two years, Yemisi read more Easing inflation boosts Nigerians’ Christmas spending power
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State-owned airlines ignite price war on secondary routes
The emergence of state-owned airlines across several Nigerian states is reshaping competition on secondary routes long dominated by one or read more State-owned airlines ignite price war on secondary routes
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Telecoms in 2025: The year Nigerians paid more and got less
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector began 2025 with high expectations. Policy reforms from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a renewed investment push read more Telecoms in 2025: The year Nigerians paid more and got less
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Man United, Bournemouth share spoils in 8-goal thriller
Manchester United and Bournemouth settled for a point apiece after an exciting eight-goal Premier League thriller that ended 4-4 at read more Man United, Bournemouth share spoils in 8-goal thriller
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ECOWAS orders 25% cut in air transport charges from January 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed member states to fully implement a 25 percent reduction in read more ECOWAS orders 25% cut in air transport charges from January 2026
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Reps summon management of Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan Discos over N100bn debt to FG
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Benin Electricity read more Reps summon management of Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan Discos over N100bn debt to FG
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Kayode Okikiolu named Nigeria’s newscaster of the year
Kayode Okikiolu, a senior anchor and producer with Channels Television, has been named Nigeria’s Newscaster of the Year by the read more Kayode Okikiolu named Nigeria’s newscaster of the year
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Nigeria, Gambia deepen ties on security, justice
Nigeria and The Gambia on Monday reaffirmed their bilateral relations and commitment to deeper cooperation across diplomacy, security, justice reform read more Nigeria, Gambia deepen ties on security, justice
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Nigeria lags African peers in monetising creativity as intellectual property gaps persist – Report
…says threatening competitiveness in creative economy Nigeria is falling behind several African peers in converting creative and innovative output into read more Nigeria lags African peers in monetising creativity as intellectual property gaps persist – Report
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Nigeria secures $1bn fund to boost maritime start-ups, blue economy
Nigeria has clinched a $1 billion innovation fund targeted at supporting start-ups in the maritime and blue economy sector, in read more Nigeria secures $1bn fund to boost maritime start-ups, blue economy
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NCAA launches platform to modernise aviation licensing, medical certification
…sets April 2026 deadline for full EMPIC PEL/MED adoption The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched the EMPIC Personnel read more NCAA launches platform to modernise aviation licensing, medical certification
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Kano sets up task force to boost security at motor parks, public spaces
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to strengthen security read more Kano sets up task force to boost security at motor parks, public spaces
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IPAC elects first female deputy chair
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has elected Zainab Ibrahim as its first female Deputy National Chairman, a development she described read more IPAC elects first female deputy chair
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Normalcy returns to Kano community as police probe mosque killing
Normalcy has been restored in Maraba Quarters, Kano, following a tragic incident at the Yusuf Garko Mosque that left two read more Normalcy returns to Kano community as police probe mosque killing
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Afreximbank-backed Abuja medical centre curbs medical tourism, saves foreign exchange
An Afreximbank-backed $350 million medical centre in Abuja is beginning to chip away at Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on overseas healthcare, read more Afreximbank-backed Abuja medical centre curbs medical tourism, saves foreign exchange
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