What will redefine Nigeria’s politics ahead of 2027 elections?

As Nigeria gears towards its 2027 general elections, the political landscape is set for transformative changes, largely driven by the recent formation of the National Opposition Coalition Group. This development comes amid concerns about the nation's …

Will Nigeria’s GDP per capita reach 2014 levels?

In a recent interview, the CEO of CFG Advisory, Mr. Adebajo, shared comprehensive insights into Nigeria's economic status, dissecting the latest classification by the World Bank that categorizes Nigeria as a lower-middle-income economy. This comes …

Okra post-mortem- open banking pitfalls to avoid in Nigeria

In the evolving landscape of Nigeria's fintech and banking sectors, the abrupt cessation of operations by Okra, a pioneering startup in the open banking space, has raised alarms and triggered widespread discussions about the underlying factors leading …

Iconic Open Varsity To Begin Spring Semester Exams Across 63 Centers In Nigeria, 15 Overseas

The Iconic University is set to commence its Spring Semester 2025 examinations on July 21 concurrently at 63 exam centers throughout Nigeria and 15 overseas locations designed for international students. The International exam centers are spread across the …

Banks in Nigeria resume naira debit card use abroad

Lagos — Nigerian banks have resumed the use of naira debit cards for international transactions and online payments, more than three years after financial institutions suspended the service due to acute dollar shortages. The move by the banks signals …

Nigeria weighs urgent replacement for crumbling bridges to Lagos island

'Nigeria Has No Business With Nuclear Weapons, Our War Is Against Poverty' – Tinubu Government Tells International ...

The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has declared that the country has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons, stressing that its most urgent battle is against poverty and climate challenges confronting the African continent. Vice President …

Nigeria Hockey Federation sets sights on brighter future

President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation, Simon Nkom, has expressed optimism about the future of hockey in Nigeria, highlighting steady growth and remarkable strides made over the past four years. In a media chat in Abuja, Mr Nkom noted that despite the …

IMF: Nigeria needs expanded cash transfer system to reduce poverty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria must scale up its cash transfer system to cushion the effects of economic shocks and tackle high poverty levels. The recommendation was contained in an article published on Monday, written by Axel …

Nigeria, Netherlands commence renegotiation of double taxation agreement

The federal government and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have commenced the renegotiation of their double taxation agreement to improve economic cooperation. Zacch Adedeji, the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), hosted a delegation led …