Nigeria Positioned to Lead Africa’s Economic Boom, Says VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has hinted of Nigeria’s readiness to anchor a new era of intra-African trade and investment, leveraging its market size, economic weight, and innovation capacity to drive the continent’s next commercial revolution....

10 Nigerian Celebrities Who Japa’d and What They’re Up to Abroad

At one time, they were the faces on our screens and the names trending across Nigerian pop culture. Then, they packed up and japa’d, chasing new lives in faraway countries. From movie stars who have given up acting to wear medical scrubs to...

ADC Vows To End Godfatherism, Budget Padding In Nigeria

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Friday, October 17th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress has stated that it is set up to “redesign governance” in Nigeria by putting an end to the...

Snake Island Port Hosts NPA Governing Board, Reaffirms Commitment To Economic Growth

1 Mr. Maher Jarmakani, Executive Chairman, Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ)(left) and Senator Dayo Adeyeye, Chairman, Governing Board of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) during a recent familiarisation tour of Snake Island Port. The Snake...

CBN To Revive Local Currency Trade Scheme To Strengthen Regional Transactions

October 17, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is preparing to relaunch a long-standing plan to allow bilateral trade in local currencies after earlier attempts failed to yield desired results, Olayemi Cardoso has announced. Speaking at...

Rising From Humble Beginnings: The Inspiring Trajectory Of Nigerian Content Creator Hammed Ibrahim

3 In a digital age where content is abundant but impact is rare, Hammed Ibrahim, better known as Hamzzy or Hamzzythecreator, stands out as a powerful voice resonating across social media. A young and driven content creator, Hamzzy has carved a...

Nigeria’s Economy On The Rebound: Growth Forecast Hits 3.9%

A few days ago, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product GDP forecast to 3.9% for 2025 and 4.2% for 2026—a signal that Africa’s largest economy may be turning a corner. The upgrade is due to higher oil...

France deepens partnership with Nigeria on technology, others

France’s minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, says his country is deepening collaboration with Nigeria in technology, innovation, and the creative industries. Mr Barrot said the partnership aims to drive sustainable...

Nigerian lawyer Tolu Obamuroh becomes partner at global firm White & Case

Tolu Obamuroh, a Nigerian lawyer, has been promoted to partner at White & Case LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms, headquartered in New York, United States. The appointment takes effect on January 1, 2026, according to a...

$1.2 billion required for Nigeria to achieve gender equality: Minister

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, says Nigeria requires $1.2 billion over the next five years to meet its gender equality and social inclusion targets for sustainable development. She said this during the annual general meeting...

FG urges maritime stakeholders to embrace NSW to boost trans-border trade

Stakeholders in the maritime sector have been urged to embrace the National Single Window (NSW) initiative of the federal government, geared towards enhancing trans-border trade. The NSW initiative, initiated by President Bola Tinubu, aims to...

Nigeria will lead intra-African trade, investment revolution – Shettima

Politics VICE-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is now best-positioned to lead the intra-African trade and investment revolution. He said this was because the Federal Government was removing investment bottlenecks and boosting ease of doing...

ASI Climbs 0.42% As Gains Extend On Equities Market

October 17, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed the week on a positive note as renewed investor interest in select mid- and large-cap stocks lifted the benchmark index higher on Friday, October 17, 2025. The All-Share Index (ASI)...

Wema Bank concludes capital raise, exceeds requirements

Wema Bank Plc on Thursday announced it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its N50 billion Private Placement capital raise. This, Wema Bank Plc said, is in addition to the earlier N150 billion Rights Issue that was successfully...

UNILORIN Honours Oyetola With Fellowship Award, Unveils Centre For Blue Economy

2 The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola (left), receives the Honorary Fellowship Award of the Centre for Management and Leadership, University of Ilorin, from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wahab...

Eminent Nigerians for Gavel International Annual Lecture

As Nigeria continues its quest for effective solutions to the nation’s security challenges, distinguished legal practitioners, security experts, and journalists will converge in Lagos on November 11, 2025 for the Gavel International Annual Lecture...

Dangote seeks swift legislation of ‘Nigeria First’ policy

Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to urgently legislate and implement the proposed “Nigeria First” policy, describing it as a critical lever for revitalising the nation’s...

QNET Reiterates Commitment To Empowerment, Community, Innovation .Hosts V-CON Nigerian Journalists

10 QNET, a global leader in direct selling focused on wellness and lifestyle products, has reassured its existing and potential customers of making their lives better through empowerment, innovative products and partnerships. Speaking at the...

Nigeria’s Health Sector Records Progress Under Economic Reforms – Uzoka-Anite

News Investigators/ The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria’s health sector is witnessing remarkable progress as the Federal Government’s macroeconomic reforms continue to yield tangible results. Mrs Uzoka-Anite made...

Pestra commits to advancing technology in Nigeria

Technology firm, Pestra Ltd, has expressed its readiness to advance technology development in Nigeria. With specialisation in safety, security, and building technology systems in West Africa, the firm, at the Pestra Tech Day 2025 forum in Lagos,...