Nigeria Records $10.37bn Capital Inflows in Q1 2026 as Portfolio Investments Dominate
Nigeria attracted $10.37bn in capital importation in the first quarter of 2026, marking an 83.83% increase compared to $5.64bn recorded in the same period of...
Author : Alake Uri
Cassava Virus Threat Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Multi-Billion Naira Agriculture Value Chain
Nigerian farmers and agricultural stakeholders have been urged to strengthen disease surveillance and adopt preventive measures to protect cassava farms from emerging viral threats. The...
Industry Expert Calls for Stronger Financial Oversight of Airlines
The Federal Government has been urged to strengthen financial oversight of domestic airlines through regular audits to assess their liquidity and ensure long-term sustainability in...
Africa Could Unlock $469bn in Annual Revenue Without Raising Taxes – AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Africa could generate more than $469bn in additional annual revenue without increasing statutory tax rates, highlighting significant untapped fiscal...
Solar Users in Nigeria Get Green Light to Earn from Surplus Electricity
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced the implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, enabling electricity consumers with renewable energy systems to generate...
Nigeria Courts Global Capital at London Stock Exchange as Reforms Take Centre Stage
Nigeria has reinforced its push to attract foreign investment and deepen ties with global financial markets, as it joined other African economies at the London...
Bearish Sentiment Persists as Nigerian Equities Lose N2.28tn in One-Day Selloff
The Nigerian equities market extended its losing streak on Wednesday, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) fell by 1.44% to close at 243,132.61 points. The...
Basic Healthy Diet Now Consumes Up to 92% of Minimum Wage in Some Nigerian States – Report
A new analysis based on National Bureau of Statistics data for March 2026 shows that the cost of maintaining a basic healthy diet in Nigeria...
NUT Raises Alarm Over School Kidnappings, Demands Stronger Security Measures
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Lagos State Wing, has raised serious concerns over rising insecurity in schools, warning that pupils and teachers remain highly...
Labour Defends Higher Minimum Wage as Tool for Economic Growth
Organised labour has defended its rejection of a proposed ₦100,000 minimum wage, arguing that better wages are necessary to boost workers’ purchasing power and stimulate...