Nigeria gains from Israel-Iran conflict as oil prices soar above budget threshold
Nigeria stands to gain from the Israel-Iran conflict which has pushed crude oil prices to as high as $77 above the $75 which the country pegged its 2025 budget. This…
Economic development and policy impacts, by Arize Nwobu
Six major factors enable economic growth and development and prosperity in a nation. They are, available resources, innovations, external influences, leadership, fiscal policy and monetary policy. It’s important to note…
NCC, stakeholders tackle rural connectivity challenges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has collaborated with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional stakeholders towards addressing challenges confronting rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration resulted in…
Nigeria’s total trade for Q1 2025 stood at NN36,024bn – NBS
June 11, 2025 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N36,024.66 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This is according to the NBS…
NGX suspends Notore Chemical Industries from trading
June 11, 2025 The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) has announced the suspension of trading in the shares of Notore Chemical Industries Plc, effective Wednesday, June 11. This development, according to…
Zinox Technologies partners FG for VivaTech Paris 2025
In what could be a turning point for Nigeria’s global tech ambitions, Zinox Technologies, a strategic integrated tech solution company and pride of Nigeria ICT ecosystem has been officially invited…
Nigeria’s $5 billion oil-backed loan from Aramco delayed by oil price drop – Sources say
June 10, 2025 Nigeria and Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco are struggling to reach an agreement on a record $5 billion oil-backed loan after a recent decline in crude prices…
Baillie Gifford’s dumping of Jumia shares, bad news for Africa investment ecosystem, writes Bola Oduntan
Africa market business and ICT analyst, Bola Oduntan, argues that the recent dumping of its shares at Jumia by British long-term institutional investor, Baillie Gifford, a distress vibe has been…
FG clears Fidelity Bank MD of fraud allegations, applies nolle prosequi
The federal government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director and…
To succeed as an entrepreneur in Nigeria, you’ll need the combined strength of Tinubu, Obi and Atiku – Leo Stan Ekeh
The path of entrepreneurship, particularly within the dynamic and often unpredictable terrain of Nigeria, is not for the faint-hearted. It demands a unique blend of attributes to navigate the complexities…