By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief  THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed the Cash Pool requirement for export proceeds of International Oil Companies (IOCs). The decision was conveyed in a circular issued by the Director of Trade and Exchange of the bank, DrMusa Nakorji, yesterday.  It said the decision was “to further liberalise […]

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made a “greatest mistake” by surrendering himself to security agencies

Governor Abba Yusuf has sacked the Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Shehu Wada Sagagi, with immediate effect.

By Progress Godfrey Non-oil exporters have called for the establishment of a one-stop export processing system to address regulatory bottlenecks, reduce costs, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in global markets. The call was made at a policy roundtable on market access for Nigeria’s non-oil export sector, themed ‘Advancing SME Competitiveness under DCTS and AfCFTA’. The event brought […]

Terrorists on Wednesday evening launched another attack on Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a local hunter and injuring his brother.

The Nigerian Naira displayed a mix of stability and marginal fluctuations against the United States Dollar during early morning trading today, March 26, 2026.

Foreign portfolio investment through the stock market increased by 39.4% in February 2026 to N66.71 billion from N47.86 billion in the corresponding period 2025.

By Babajide Komolafe The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and VNL Capital Asset Management have urged investors to adopt strategic and risk-conscious approaches in allocating their funds,   highlighting the need to navigate global uncertainties while capitalising on emerging opportunities within the country’s key sectors. Speaking at the  VNL Capital Economic Roundtable held in Lagos, SEC Regional […]

AT the backdrop of excruciating retail prices of petrol across Nigeria despite the operation of domestic refining capacity, management of Dangote Refinery has indicated that the cushioning effect expected from its operations has been affected by global market forces including the crises in the middle-east, the world’s crude oil hub.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Revenue generated from rail passengers in 2025 exceeded the Federal Government’s (FG)   N7.01 billion target by 11 percent. Recall that in February 2025 the FG set a target of generating N7.01 billion in revenue from rail   passengers by the end of 2025 with the aim of expanding services and recovering from previous security […]

US President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran’s denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said negotiations with Israel under fire would amount to “surrender”, as the Iran-backed group launched attacks and Israel said it was expanding a “buffer zone” inside Lebanon.

The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has been described as one of the most outstanding youth organisations in Nigeria and across Africa, in recognition of its contributions to promoting patriotism, leadership, and good governance.

A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Muhammed Musa Maikaya, has said his ambition to lead the state is anchored on performance, loyalty, and grassroots impact.

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has laid emphasis on the role of female journalists and women in saving forest and biodiversity