A young man's story of receiving N10 million and a fully-stocked shop after serving his Igbo master in business has ignited online conversations about the Igbo apprenticeship model versus formal education in Nigeria.
A Nigerian roadside akara seller inspires many after buying a brand new motorcycle to expand into delivery services. See her viral TikTok success story and the reactions.
Nigeria's ambition to become West Africa's maritime hub is faltering as seven deep-seaport projects stall, needing $14bn. Lekki Port operates at just 20% capacity. Experts urge policy review and a 'Prioritisation Matrix'.
A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.
APM Terminals and Barging Marine Solutions sign exclusive lease to expand Apapa port services, aiming to ease congestion and boost trade capacity. Read the full story.
Nigerian maritime stakeholders call for tax exemptions and clear guidelines for seafarers before the 2026 tax reform. They warn the new regime could unfairly burden this vital workforce.
The Nigerian Navy rescued 20 crew members after their vessel, MV Chimba Express, caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member remains missing as search efforts continue. Read the full report.
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has transferred 58 seized bags of foreign parboiled rice to Customs. The interception highlights ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in Lagos waters.
Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency pledges to improve ease of doing business and tackle negative perceptions to attract investments. Key stakeholders call for protection of existing businesses.
A resourceful Nigerian ex-corps member saved her entire N77,000 monthly allowance for a year to fund her foodstuff business. See how she transformed her savings into a fully stocked store.
Lagos State and Iru Kingdom announce Oniru Business & Cultural Day for Feb 14, 2026, plus a new Business Network to drive investment and cultural development in the kingdom. Learn more.
A Nigerian businesswoman's decision to install a N650,000 solar system to power her cold drink freezer, rather than renovate her old house, has ignited a major debate online. Discover the full story and public reactions.
Maritime experts warn of rising AI-driven cyberattacks on Nigeria's ports and vessels. Stakeholders push for a national cybersecurity framework to protect trade and national security. Read the full report.
Nigerian engineers warn policy gaps and outdated tech threaten Nigeria's share of the multi-trillion dollar blue economy. Urgent action needed to harness ocean wealth.
Baze University, Abuja, has won the 2025 CGMA Business Leader Challenge, defeating Covenant and Thomas Adewunmi University. Read about their victory and the competition's goals.
Discover how SIAO Partners, led by Abiodun Ariyibi, provides expert audit, tax, and advisory services to help Nigerian businesses achieve sustainable growth despite regulatory and economic hurdles.
Nigeria is falling behind Indonesia in the blue economy race, warns Maritime Innovations Hub CEO Ronke Kosoko. Urgent investment and action are needed to close the gap. Read more.
Shipping lines in Nigeria pay $4.6 million annually to repatriate stowaways, despite paying security fees in dollars. SAN Chairman Boma Alabi criticizes the failed security system.
Ooni of Ife, ministers, governors & titans of industry gather in Lagos for the 13th GAH Awards & Business Summit to 'reimagine Africa' through innovation and sustainable growth. Join the movement.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Kaduna State scores 65.1% in PEBEC's 2025 Ease of Doing Business ranking, becoming Nigeria's second-most attractive investment destination. Discover the top states.
Lagos State leads Nigeria's 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business ranking with an 85.6% score. Discover the top states and federal MDAs driving reform.
Senior executives will gather in Lagos on December 18 for a strategic roundtable to navigate 2026's economic pressures, policy changes, and capital management challenges. Join the dialogue.
PEBEC's 2025 reports reveal Lagos, Kaduna, and Oyo as Nigeria's top states for business. Discover key reforms and federal agency rankings driving investment climate improvements nationwide.
A young Nigerian entrepreneur's joy after building her business place from the ground up has inspired many. Watch the transformation and see the reactions. #SuccessStory #Nigeria
Olisa Agbakoba Legal urges FG to implement maritime reforms, unlocking N70 trillion yearly to service Nigeria's N152.4 trillion public debt and stop massive revenue losses.
A Nigerian businessman's fully-equipped barbing salon was demolished after months of work, leaving him devastated. He blames a terrible access road and a difficult landlord.
Women in Maritime and Energy (WIME) celebrates Nigeria's re-election to IMO Council Category C, calling it a win for Africa's maritime leadership and a boost for the blue economy. Read more.
Maritime experts reveal Nigeria's blue economy loses N1 trillion yearly due to foreign dependence and weak standards. Discover how technical sovereignty could transform the sector.
An American woman moves to Ghana to support her boyfriend's poultry business, sparking mixed reactions online about investing in relationships.