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LAPO refers 495 persons for medical examinations on cancer

...targets 240 women for free screening As part of its investment towards the fight against…

Only verified students eligible for loans – NELFUND

…directs institutions to upload data as preparations for 2025/2026 session begins  The Nigerian Education Loan…

Tompolo donates N10bn as Delta launches security trust fund

The Delta State Government, on Wednesday, launched her Security Trust Fund which saw Government Ekpemupolo,…

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LAPO refers 495 persons for medical examinations on cancer

...targets 240 women for free screening As part of its investment towards the fight against cancer in Nigeria, the Management of LAPO said it had facilitated the screening and referred…

Stransact makes World Tax list of Tier-1 firms in tax services

Stransact Chartered Accountants, a leading audit, tax, and consulting services firm in Nigeria, has been ranked among Tier-1 firms in General Corporate Tax, Transactional Tax, and Transfer Pricing services, according…

Palm oil rally seen boosting Presco, Okomu’s earnings in Q3

Crude palm oil prices jumped in the third quarter of 2025, tightening global supply and boosting the earnings outlook for Nigerian producers, particularly Presco Plc, according to investment firm CardinalStone.…

How NCR Nigeria’s stock gained 220% in nine months

NCR Nigeria Plc started 2025 trading at N5 per share and by October 13 had risen to N16, a 220 percent year-to-date gain, making it one of the top-performing technology…

Optiva Capital Partners reaffirms leadership in Africa’s investment immigration industry

...As Chairman calls for borderless generation of Africans through global access Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, Franklin Nechi, has reaffirmed the company’s unmatched leadership in the fast-growing global migration and…

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Markets eye bolder rate cut as inflation cools

...Lower food prices slow headline inflation to 18.02% Markets are positioning for a bolder interest rate cut in November after headline inflation dipped to 18.02 percent in September, driven by…

Africa needs trust, accountability to mobilise $4trn domestic capital – Elumelu

……Calls on government, private sector to ensure AI drives productivity Washington, D.C|| Tony Elumelu, founder and chairman of Heirs Holdings, has emphasised that Africa needs trust, accountability, and sound governance…

Nigeria woos foreign investor interest ahead of $2.3 billion eurobond issue

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday said it has offset its losses on capital, reduced investor risks, and improved corporate tax deductions for Value Added Tax (VAT) and capital…

The Nigerian standing between U.S. and China

In a turn of events, China has become a major talking point in United States presidential campaigns. This dynamic, first set in motion by Donald Trump during his initial presidential…

Nigeria’s competitive currency spurs trade surplus, bolsters domestic production, says Cardoso

WASHINGTON D.C || Nigeria’s competitive currency has helped the country achieve a trade surplus and strengthened domestic production, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso said on Tuesday.  The…

Energy

Why petrol price is nearly N1,000 per litre

Petrol prices have continued to climb towards N1,000 per litre…

Reps propose Renewable Energy Fund to boost clean energy projects in Nigeria

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker, House of Representatives has called for the…

NUPRC expect additional 600,000bpd crude from fresh investment

...as Komolafe woos investors ahead of licensing round The Nigerian…

Pinnacle Oil & Gas recognised midstream, downstream company of 2025

Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited has been named the Midstream/Downstream…

REA pushes for domestication of technology, industries for renewable energy

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has called for the domestication…

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31% of women hold NGX-30 boardroom representation

The percentage of women who secured seats at the boardroom tables of Nigeria’s most valuable companies has increased by 31.1 percent this year, the highest level of female representation since…

Moniepoint’s £1.2m UK setup to boosts financial access for Nigerians abroad

Moniepoint Inc., a leading Nigerian fintech unicorn, is laying the groundwork to transform financial access for Nigerians in the UK through its subsidiary, Moniepoint GB, despite reporting a £1.2 million…

FRC calls for integrity-driven reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system

…raises concern over ethical risks in AI-driven financial reporting The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria has emphasised the urgent need for integrity-driven reforms across the financial ecosystem to strengthen…

How Nigeria’s new tax laws will affect the informal sector

Effective January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s tax administration will operate under a new legal framework, the Nigeria Tax Act (2025). The legislation introduces sweeping changes that affect businesses across both the…

Eight key protections every online borrower should know

On September 3, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) issued the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) Regulations. Although the regulations are retroactive and came into…

Sport

WBA orders Moses Itauma to fight Pulev for heavyweight title

Moses Itauma has been handed a golden opportunity to fight…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca banned

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been banned and fined £8,000…

Galatasaray hails Osimhen after hat-trick heroics against Benin

Turkish champions Galatasaray have congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for…

2026 WCQ: Ekong hails team spirit as Nigeria seal CAF Play-offs spot

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed delight after Nigeria…

2026 World Cup: Nigeria to face Gabon in CAF play-off

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the fixtures…