Economy

CBN Upgrades Fintechs and Microfinance Banks to National Licences

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the operating licences of several major financial technology firms and microfinance banks (MFBs) to national...

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Tinubu’s Türkiye Visit Described as Strategic, Not Routine, Says Presidential Adviser

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Türkiye as...

Economy

Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price Amid Commitment to Market ility

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has raised the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N699 per litre...

Economy

SMEs Access Only 0.51% of Banks’ Credit Over 10 Years in Nigeria

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria face severe financing constraints, despite being...

Economy

BUA Cement to Build $240 Million, 3-Million-Tonne Cement Plant in Sokoto

BUA Cement Plc has announced plans to construct a 3-million-tonne-per-annum cement production line in Sokoto, in a $240 million project aimed at boosting...

Politics

Atiku’s Spokesperson Clarifies Remarks on NNPC, Calls “Sale to Friends” Comment a Joke

Paul Ibe, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has clarified that remarks attributed to Atiku about selling the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation...

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NMA Condemns NLC/TUC Ultimatum Over Health Workers’ Strike, Calls for Responsible Dialogue

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has criticised the 14-day ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over...

Politics

APC Aide Hits Back at NNPP’s Galadima, Dismisses Allegations Against Ganduje

ABUJA – The rift between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) escalated on Tuesday as Chief Oliver...

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The Evolution of Online Betting: From Simple Wagers to Full Entertainment Platforms

Online betting has transformed dramatically over the past two decades, evolving from simple wagers into a multi-faceted entertainment experience. Initially, platforms allowed players...

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Court Orders FCTA Workers to Call Off Strike, Resume Duties

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), sitting in Abuja, has ordered workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately call...