Cardoso Assures Int’l Investors Of Nigeria’s Readiness For Business at IMF Meetings

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has assured international investors of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the economy and ensuring sustainable growth. Cardoso gave the assurance...

Global economy improves in spite uncertainty – IMF

Economy THE International Monetary Fund (IMF), says the global economy has improved tremendously amid uncertainty. The IMF Managig Director, Kristalina Georgieva gave the description on Thursday in Washington while making a presentation on the...

Breaking: Tragedy as prominent Southwest business mogul is dead, see details

Nigeria’s business community mourned the death of Alhaji Ali Oladeinde Akinyele, founder of AkinOcean Nigeria and Allison Foam, who died after a brief illness Born into the royal family of Agata Shokun Onilegbale in Isale Eko, Akinyele rose from a...

Family businesses will be shaped by tax reforms, succession planning, sustainability – PwC

The Africa Family Business Survey by PwC has identified tax reform, succession planning, governance, and sustainability as the principal forces shaping the next chapter of African family businesses. Esiri Agbeyi, partner at PwC Nigeria and Africa...

Tinubu: SEC, SMEDAN Partner To Boost SME Access To Capital Market

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to long-term financing for small and medium...

Breaking: Powerful southwest business mogul is dead as details emerge

Nigeria’s business community mourned the death of Alhaji Ali Oladeinde Akinyele, founder of AkinOcean Nigeria and Allison Foam, who died after a brief illness Born into the royal family of Agata Shokun Onilegbale in Isale Eko, Akinyele rose from a...

SEC, SMEDAN Sign MoU To Boost SME Access To Capital Market

1 Over 40m small businesses to benefit from improved financing options ABUJA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

YouTube’s PluggedIN: Nigerian creators shaping next wave of storytelling, says Laditan

Nigerian content creators are increasingly building sustainable media ventures that reach audiences across borders, according to Adetutu Laditan, Founder and Creative Director of Woof Studios Africa. Speaking at YouTube’s PluggedIN event in Lagos,...

Central banks’ calls for CBDCs look plaintive as stablecoins race ahead

Central banks are striving to keep control of the cryptocurrency wave by launching their own digital currencies — but they are moving too slowly and risk being left in the dust as private sector stablecoins sweep all before them. “In India we are...

Experts urge entrepreneurs to turn challenges into opportunities

The University of Ibadan School of Business (UISB) has urged entrepreneurs and small business owners to view challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth. The school made the call on Thursday during the activities marking its 2025 MBA...

SEC, SMEDAN sign MoU to boost SMEs access to Capital Market

By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to long-term financing for...

IMF chief: Peace in Gaza creates chance to support Middle East economies

International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the end of the Gaza war could bring economic stability to the region. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Turkey's President...

Nigeria’s economy needs protection against global disruptions — CRMI

Members of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) have called for urgent institutional reforms, robust data systems, and ethical governance to safeguard Nigeria’s economy from global disruptions and domestic vulnerabilities. The...

Polaris Bank sustains industry leadership with consecutive wins at 2025 BAFI Awards

In an era where banking is increasingly defined by agility, technology, and customer-centric design, Polaris Bank has solidified its leadership by earning “Digital Bank of the Year” for the fifth time and “Best MSME Bank of the Year” for the...

Africa’s top 10 gold refineries shaping the continent’s economic future

From established giants like South Africa’s Rand Refinery to new state-backed projects in Ghana, Uganda, and Mali, the continent is building a network of refineries aimed at processing its own gold rather than exporting raw ore. As global demand...

Stock market records 432.4m shares worth N16.9bn

Africa THE stock market traded 432.4 million shares valued at N16.9 billion in 23,665 transactions on Thursday. This is in contrast to 389.1 million shares valued at N12.5 billion recorded on Wednesday across 23,017 deals. This revealed a 36 per...

001: How Nigerians Are Eating These Days

Many Nigerians are familiar with 001 (one meal a day); this isn’t just Davido’s title; it represents the reality of eating patterns in this tough economy. For us, food is no longer just about taste; it’s a daily battle of budgeting and...

Europe’s quiet bet on Nigerian agriculture

As TheCable reported on October 14, 2025, the European Union (EU) has allocated ₦320.5 billion (€190 million) through the European Investment Bank (EIB) to strengthen agricultural finance in Nigeria. The credit line, announced at the EU’s Global...

Find out more as Nigerians rush to buy as petrol sells for N600 per litre

The Nigeria Customs Service has sold 14,000 litres of seized petrol to residents in Ibadan, Oyo State, at N600 per litre The seized fuel, intercepted along the Igbeti–Ogbomoso axis, had a duty-paid value of about N14 million, according to the NCS...

Fiscal Policy: Oyedele Clarifies Inclusion Of Nigerian Diaspora Community In New Tax Law

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to allay their fears about the Federal Government’s Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. Naija News reports that Oyedele made...