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Nigeria’s 2026 Budget: When borrowing becomes the plan, not the problem
A lot has been said about the anomaly the Nigerian budget has become, and it strikes at the core of read more Nigeria’s 2026 Budget: When borrowing becomes the plan, not the problem
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Nigeria’s democracy under strain as politicians shift focus to 2027 elections – Itodo
Nigeria’s democratic institutions are coming under growing strain as political actors shift focus from governance to early positioning ahead of read more Nigeria’s democracy under strain as politicians shift focus to 2027 elections – Itodo
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RMB acts as lead issuing house for Presco’s N236 billion capital raise
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria Limited has completed its role as lead issuing house on Presco Plc’s N236 billion rights read more RMB acts as lead issuing house for Presco’s N236 billion capital raise
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Ondo govt shutdown St. Louis primary school over non-compliance with “government regulations”
The Ondo State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of St. Louis Primary School, Ondo, located in the read more Ondo govt shutdown St. Louis primary school over non-compliance with “government regulations”
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HP unveils AI-powered OmniBook lineup as PC makers chase post-pandemic demand
HP Inc. rolled out a sweeping refresh of its consumer PC portfolio at the CES technology show in Las Vegas, read more HP unveils AI-powered OmniBook lineup as PC makers chase post-pandemic demand
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Rivers first lady showers love to legionnaires, pledges govt commitment to citizens’ welfare
Pensioners found love and warmth in highest places in Rivers State when Valerie Fubara, wife of the Rivers State Governor read more Rivers first lady showers love to legionnaires, pledges govt commitment to citizens’ welfare
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IYC seeks clarity in Rivers endless political crisis
Rivers State is back to political crisis and another impeachment tablet has been tables seeking to remove Gov Sim Fubara, read more IYC seeks clarity in Rivers endless political crisis
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Social Listening 14 January 2026
1. Incumbent and former governors clash over Abia State’s future The political conflict between Governor Alex Otti and his predecessors read more Social Listening 14 January 2026
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Morocco — Preview, head-to-head stats and prediction
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face host nation Morocco in a blockbuster semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) today at the read more AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Morocco — Preview, head-to-head stats and prediction
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Nigeria’s consumer goods stocks lead historic rally on NGX in 2025
Nigeria’s equities staged their most robust rally in nearly two decades in 2025, with consumer goods stocks emerging as the read more Nigeria’s consumer goods stocks lead historic rally on NGX in 2025
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Nigeria dominates Africa’s top bank ranking as recapitalisation deadline looms
Nigeria has extended its dominance as the king of the banking sector in West and Central Africa, according to the read more Nigeria dominates Africa’s top bank ranking as recapitalisation deadline looms
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ARM launches N200bn private debt fund to close SME credit gap, boost local production
ARM Investment Managers has launched a N200 billion private debt fund programme aimed at addressing Nigeria’s chronic small and medium-sized read more ARM launches N200bn private debt fund to close SME credit gap, boost local production
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Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on U.S. trade
President Donald Trump said any country doing business with Iran would face a tariff rate of 25 per cent on read more Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on U.S. trade
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Nigerian ports trail behind Lome, Tema in cargo dwell time, others – Research
The Sea Empowerment and Research Center (SEREC) says Nigeria’s seaports are lagging behind key regional competitors, with longer cargo dwell read more Nigerian ports trail behind Lome, Tema in cargo dwell time, others – Research
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FAAC allocation marks 55.6% jump in Q3 2025 as FG disburses N6trn 
…Solid Minerals added nothing – NEITI Nigeria has posted its strongest federation account inflows in recent years in Q3 2025 read more FAAC allocation marks 55.6% jump in Q3 2025 as FG disburses N6trn 
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‎Redeemer’s University announces double-certificate plan as 1,644 students matriculate
Shadrach Akindele, Professor and Vice Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has announced that the 2025/2026 Set will be read more ‎Redeemer’s University announces double-certificate plan as 1,644 students matriculate
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Delta govt, BoI sign MoU for management of N1bn revolving fund
The Delta State Government, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Industry (BoI) for the read more Delta govt, BoI sign MoU for management of N1bn revolving fund
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World Bank sees Nigeria’s economy growing at fastest pace in over a decade
Nigeria’s economy is projected to expand at its quickest pace in more than a decade this year and in 2027, read more World Bank sees Nigeria’s economy growing at fastest pace in over a decade
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Police rescue 45-year old kidnap victim in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command, has rescued a kidnapped victim, Kasimu Adamu a 45-year-old man. This was contained in a read more Police rescue 45-year old kidnap victim in Bauchi
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JAMB releases guidelines, fees, dates for 2026 UTME, direct entry admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the sale of application documents for the 2026 read more JAMB releases guidelines, fees, dates for 2026 UTME, direct entry admissions
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World Bank lifts Nigeria’s growth outlook to decade-high pace
The World Bank has raised its outlook for Nigeria’s economy, projecting 4.4 per cent growth in 2026, up from its read more World Bank lifts Nigeria’s growth outlook to decade-high pace
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FAAC allocations jump 55.6% in Q3 2025 as N6trn is disbursed
Nigeria posted its strongest Federation Account inflows in recent years in Q3 2025, with cash transfers to governments surging and read more FAAC allocations jump 55.6% in Q3 2025 as N6trn is disbursed
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Five things to know to start your day
Trump tells Iranian protesters ‘help is on its way’ as death toll hits 2,000 President Trump urged Iranians to keep read more Five things to know to start your day
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Nigeria, EU set to deepen strategic partnership
Nigeria and the European Union have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening strategic partnership, in a move aimed at expanding cooperation in read more Nigeria, EU set to deepen strategic partnership
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FG inaugurates 33-member task force to eradicate PPR
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has inaugurated a 33-member National Technical Working Group on the control and eradication of read more FG inaugurates 33-member task force to eradicate PPR
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Own your narrative: Why narrative ownership is the most overlooked wealth asset for women
For years, senior women have been told that competence speaks for itself. Work hard. Stay loyal. Let the results do read more Own your narrative: Why narrative ownership is the most overlooked wealth asset for women
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Marketing perspectives in 2026: The competitor dimension
“Poor firms ignore their competitors; average firms copy their competitors; winning firms lead their competitors.” ~ Philip Kotler Your competitors read more Marketing perspectives in 2026: The competitor dimension
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Agroforestry: Blending farming with forest restoration
Farmers are often portrayed as victims of climate change. In reality, they are also some of the most powerful actors read more Agroforestry: Blending farming with forest restoration
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Osun governorship: APC candidate’s ‘penalty kick’ claim derided by Adeleke ally
A chieftain of the Imole Grassroots Mobilisation Network, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has dismissed as “laughable and empty” claims by the All read more Osun governorship: APC candidate’s ‘penalty kick’ claim derided by Adeleke ally
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Insurance recapitalisation is not the destination
A quiet storm is sweeping through Nigeria’s insurance industry, one not of crisis but of recalibration. With the signing of read more Insurance recapitalisation is not the destination
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How Babs Atafo is engineering a talent pipeline of Nigerian diaspora professionals
For many Nigerians, the ‘Japa’ journey to Canada is often paved with both hope and uncertainty. The challenge is not read more How Babs Atafo is engineering a talent pipeline of Nigerian diaspora professionals
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Inside electoral reform bill that may shape 2027
With barely 14 months to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the National Assembly is recalibrating the framework that governs political contests, read more Inside electoral reform bill that may shape 2027
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Nigeria’s power sector bleeds more cash than generates electricity
Nigeria’s power sector is consuming public cash at an accelerating pace, forcing the government to spend hundreds of billions of read more Nigeria’s power sector bleeds more cash than generates electricity
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Nigeria suffers Africa’s biggest passport power decline in 20yrs
…World’s second-steepest fall globally Nigeria has recorded the steepest decline in passport power in Africa over the past two decades, read more Nigeria suffers Africa’s biggest passport power decline in 20yrs
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Anambra, Enugu, Kano top education funding for 2026
Anambra, Enugu, Kano, Jigawa, Abia, and Taraba states have topped education spending this year as they commit significant resources to read more Anambra, Enugu, Kano top education funding for 2026
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Nigeria hires lobbying firm for $9m to communicate Christian protection efforts to US
Nigeria has hired a United States lobbying firm in a $9 million deal aimed at shaping Washington’s understanding of its read more Nigeria hires lobbying firm for $9m to communicate Christian protection efforts to US
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