Naira Falls 0.91% as Investors Reassess Assets

The Nigerian naira weakened by 0.91% at the official forex window last week, closing at N1,366.23 per dollar, while parallel market rates dropped 2.21% to N1,386 per dollar, reflecting unmet demand and liquidity issues.

Niger Delta Leaders Seek Decentralized Pipeline Contracts

Stakeholders in the Niger Delta urge President Tinubu to decentralize pipeline surveillance contracts, citing failures in current arrangements and significant oil revenue losses, while some communities praise Tantita's efforts.

Compliance to Strengthen Nigeria's Banking Ecosystem

James Edeh of FairMoney highlights how regulatory compliance and digital identity systems are boosting trust and reducing fraud in Nigeria's banking industry, with data showing a decline in identity-related fraud.

Alake Advocates Regional Hubs for Africa's Mining Industry

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, urges the U.S. and African nations to establish regional energy hubs to accelerate mining industrialisation and strengthen critical mineral supply chains for global energy transition.

Dangote Cement Graduates 40 in Fish Farming Training

Dangote Cement Plc's Obajana plant has graduated 40 participants from host communities in a comprehensive fish farming and entrepreneurship program, part of ongoing CSR initiatives to boost local economic development.

Ajogbe, FUNAAB, UWS Achieve Livestock Feed Breakthrough

A tripartite collaboration between Ajogbe Foods, FUNAAB, and the University of the West of Scotland has yielded a game-changing innovation in cost-effective livestock feed using local agricultural by-products, enhancing Nigeria's beef ecosystem.

Nigerian-US Partnership for Capital Market Risk Management

The Nigerian Capital Market Institute and American Institute of CPAs have partnered to provide Nigerian capital market operators with access to COSO's internal control and enterprise risk management certificate programmes, enhancing governance and fraud p

Tinubu Hails Ogunbiyi on TIME Earth Awards Honour

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, for becoming the first Nigerian to win the TIME Earth Awards, praising her leadership in global clean energy initiatives and climate action.

FG Warns Against Misuse of New Roads, Threat to Infrastructure

The Federal Government has decried the misuse of newly constructed roads, warning that indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles threatens their durability. Minister of Works David Umahi emphasized this during an inspection in Rivers State.

TEF Unveils 3,200 Entrepreneurs for 2026 Programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced 3,200 young African entrepreneurs selected from over 265,000 applications for its 2026 programme, reinforcing its mission to democratize prosperity and drive economic growth across the continent.

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