30 Banks Hit Recapitalisation Target - CBN   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially confirmed that 30 banks have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements under the ongoing banking sector recapitalisation programme. The announcement was made on Thursday by...

63% of Nigerians Now Poor After Subsidy Removal - Report   About 63 per cent of Nigerians fell below the poverty line after the removal of petrol subsidy, according to a new study that examined the welfare impact of the country’s...

State Seek Transparency in $8.8bn Crude-for-loan Agreements State governments have called for a forensic audit of Nigeria’s crude oil-backed borrowing arrangements, warning that opaque crude-for-loan and swap deals may be undermining inflows into the Federation Account. Economic Confidential earlier reported that...

‎Senate Confirms Ismail Abba as NAHCON Chairman, Sets Stage for 2026 Hajj Operations ‎ ‎The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Ismail Abba Yusuf as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in a...

Baze University Marks 15th Founder’s Day with Debate, Celebrates Growth and Academic Excellence   Baze University celebrated its 2026 Founder’s Day with a student-centred programme that highlighted the institution’s growth, academic achievements, and commitment to leadership development. The event, held on Wednesday,...

‎OPL 245 Settlement Will Reposition Nigeria’s Economy - AGF ‎ ‎The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said the resolution of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 will strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal position and...