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FG Launches $750m Mini-Grid Solar Power Project

FG Launches $750m Mini-Grid Solar Power Project The Federal Government is implementing what has been described as the largest publicly funded renewable electricity programme in the world, aimed at expanding power access through mini-grids, solar infrastructure, and off-grid electrification projects across Nigeria, the Managing Director...

Cashless Policy to Stay, Says FAAN Amid Airport Turmoil

Cashless Policy to Stay, Says FAAN Amid Airport Turmoil The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has insisted that the cashless payment policy at Nigerian airports will remain in place, despite the confusion and complaints that trailed its recent rollout. Speaking to journalists on Thursday at...

Dangote, Marketers Clash Over Petrol Price Amid US-Iran Tensions

Dangote, Marketers Clash Over Petrol Price Amid US-Iran Tensions   Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has shown that a litre of imported petrol is about N64 cheaper than the one produced by the...

Banks Extend N36.4trn Credit to Trade Sector in 2025 – CBN

Nigerian deposit money banks disbursed N36.39 trillion in credit to the Trade and General Commerce sector in the first nine months of 2025, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data.

Nigerian Equities Lose N1.4trn in One Week

The Nigerian equities market lost ₦1.4 trillion last week, reversing earlier gains as bearish sentiment dominated four of five trading sessions.  

Lebara Enters Nigeria’s Telecom Market with 0724 Number Range

International mobile virtual network operator, Lebara, has officially launched operations in Nigeria, marking its entry into Africa’s largest telecom market with a promise of affordable international calls, high-speed data, and flexible prepaid plans.