Business

CBN Revises BVN Framework, Introduces New Compliance Measures

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new provisions to the revised regulatory framework governing the Bank Verification Number (BVN) operations and...

CBN Cracks Down on Large Loan Defaulters with New Credit Restrictions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed financial institutions across the country to restrict banking services for borrowers carrying large non-performing loans....

Driving AfCFTA: Nigeria eyes $50bln In Trade Deals as 2027 IATF host

Nigeria has formally signed the host country agreement for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair “IATF 2027”, positioning Lagos to host...

Just In: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N995 as Global Crude Soars

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has adjusted its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price upward to N995 per litre, marking a significant N221 increase...

Streaming Shake-Up: MultiChoice to Retire Showmax in Digital Realignment

After an illustrious eleven-year run, MultiChoice has announced the imminent sunset of its premier streaming service, Showmax. The decision, broadcast to a vast...

Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Price to N875

Petrol prices at the Dangote Refinery have jumped to N875 per litre, a significant N101 increase from the previous N774 rate. This move,...

Dangote Refinery Poised to Deliver 60-65 Million Litres of Petrol Daily

Nigeria’s energy landscape is shifting as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepares to supply 60 to 65 million litres of petrol (PMS) daily—enough to...

Breaking: CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.5%

Nigeria’s apex bank has lowered its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate by half a percentage point, bringing it down from 27 per cent to...

Stablecoins, Digital Payments Threaten FX Stability, Says CBN

Nigeria’s Central Bank has warned that the rapid expansion of private digital payments and stablecoins could destabilize foreign exchange markets and trigger significant...

Billionaire Surge: Abdulsamad Rabiu’s Wealth Rockets to $12.3bln

Billionaire industrialist Abdulsamad Rabiu saw his net worth surge to an estimated $12.3 billion by February 18, 2026, driven by a wave of...

Tony Elumelu Meets Tinubu, Declares Nigeria’s Dollar Scarcity, FX Issues totally sorted

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman Tony Elumelu has declared that Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenges are now a thing of the past. Speaking...

Loknath Mishra Takes the Helm at UBA UK as New CEO

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The...

First HoldCo Plc Hits Record N3.4trn in Gross Earnings

Backed by a successful capital raise, First HoldCo Plc finished 2025 with a stronger balance sheet and better asset quality. The company’s unaudited...

Billionaire Femi Otedola Boosts Stake in First HoldCo to 18.12%

Femi Otedola, group chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the financial holding company to 18.12%. This move solidifies his...

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens 2026 entrepreneurship program

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Program, calling ambitious young founders from all 54 African countries...

Two Mortgage Banks Lose Licenses Over Breaches

The operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and the Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc have been revoked, according to the...