Nigeria And The Brewing Tempest In MNK’s Freedom Protest

1 I had initially intended to remain silent regarding the #FreeNnamdikanu movement, particularly concerning the protest scheduled for October 20th, 2025. However, numerous close associates expressed a strong desire for me to contribute my...

‎5th WenA Conference: Women Entrepreneurs, SMEs Keeping Nigeria’s Economy Alive — Presidency

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Presidency has lauded the invaluable contributions of Nigerian women and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to national development, describing them as the lifeblood of the country’s economy. ‎ ‎Speaking at the 5th...

Nigeria ready to lead Africa’s economic revolution, Shettima declares

Afreximbank Backs Push By Sub-nationals, As Woodhall Capital Mobilises Investors Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday declared that Nigeria is strategically positioned to anchor a new era of intra-African trade and investment, leveraging its...

I Paid $3m Into Aisha Achimugu’s Company’s ccount .. EFCC’s Witness

Mr. Trinity Usman, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s witness, on Friday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he received and transferred three million dollars into Mrs. Aisha Achimugu’s company account. Usman, the 2nd...

Meet Temitayo Peters, the CFA charterholder championing ethical finance in emerging markets

In the fast-evolving world of finance, where billions move across borders daily and investor confidence can shift in seconds, Temitayo Kehinde Peters, CFA, stands out as one of the quiet architects behind Nigeria’s new wave of market transparency....

Honoring Legacy: Businessfront celebrates Nigeria’s 50-year companies

For ten years, Businessfront, the parent company of Techpoint Africa, Finance in Africa, Energy in Africa, and Intelpoint, has chronicled the rise, challenges, and breakthroughs of innovation-driven enterprises across Nigeria and beyond. We’ve...

Company Offers Free Health Checks to Celebrate Customer Service Week 2025

PalmPay, a leading fintech platform and neobank driving financial inclusion in Nigeria, is joining the global celebration of Customer Service Week 2025 under the theme “Mission: Possible”, offering free health checks to customers. The theme...

Nigerian Customs raises alarm over fake appointment letters circulating online

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised an alarm over fake appointment letters for its recruitment exercise that have been circulating online. This disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the Nigeria Customs Service on its official X...

Business leaders headline Sixthsense Roundtable

In a world defined by rapid change and technological disruption, visionary leaders are gathering to chart a new course for business and leadership in Africa. On Friday, October 24, 2025, the SixthSense Leaders Roundtable will convene 100 select...

In Washington, DC, Cardoso, Uzoka-Anite Rally Global Backing for Nigeria’s Reforms

*Say tax reforms to unlock fiscal space, spur infrastructure investment, job creation Eromosele Abiodun and Nume Ekeghe in Washington, DC and Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso and Minister...

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 18th October, 2025

Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 18th October, 2025. A senior adviser to U.S President, Donald Trump, on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has dismissed...

Fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum Issues Landmark Joint Statement on Strengthening Partnerships Amid Global Challenges

Istanbul, October 17, 2025 – In a resounding call for unity and resilience, the Fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum concluded its two-day deliberations on Friday with the issuance of a comprehensive joint statement. Titled "Managing...

Trump’s Adviser Dismisses Religious Persecution Allegations in Nigeria

Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Senior Adviser to United States President, Donald Trump, on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, yesterday, has described allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria as misguided and inconsistent with the...

Nigerian scholar develops framework to address medical brain drain

A Nigerian academic, Dara Thomas, has developed a new theoretical framework aimed at tackling the country’s medical brain drain and promoting sustainable healthcare systems across sub-Saharan Africa. The study, entitled “The Japa-Japada Construct:...

Domestic equities market sustains bullish run, gains N395bn

Transactions on the floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday sustained a bullish run, appreciating by N395 billion as gains in the shares of Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria lifted market activities. The market capitalisation of listed equities...

Tinubu places education, digital economy at centre of national development strategy – Minister

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda had “placed education, digital economy development, and human capital advancement...

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...

Rethinking Nigeria’s energy future

It was commendations galore for members of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Downstream, who, with their chairman, Ikenga Ikeagwuonu, launched what stands as another of Nigeria’s public fora for thinking about the country’s...

Nigerian Militant Henry Okah Launches New Appeal For Release From South African Prison

Jailed Nigerian militant, Henry Okah, has launched a new appeal to South African authorities for his release from prison, where he is serving a 24-year sentence imposed in 2010 for two bombings in Nigeria that killed at least a dozen people. The...

New INEC chairman must not disappoint Nigerians

The recent confirmation of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again brought Nigeria to a familiar crossroads; one defined by cautious optimism, skepticism, and the...