The British Pound Sterling (GBP) started the first Monday of February 2026 with a minor uptick in the Nigerian foreign exchange market, following a week of relative cooling.

Aradel Holdings Plc has appointed Nnoli Akpedeye to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from February 2, 2026, or so soon thereafter as all applicable documents are executed, subject to ratification by the shareholders at the next annual general meeting of the Company. Akpedeye’s appointment further strengthens the Aradel Board with additional independent […]

South African pop star, Tyla, has once again stamped her authority on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards,

…Amid 3-decade decline  *Current contribution below 9% By Yinka Kolawole The federal government has set a target of manufacturing contribution to Nigeria’s economy at between 20 percent and 25 percent by 2030 with the imminent launch of the Nigerian Industrial Policy. This is even as available data indicate that the sector has a long way to […]

UNLESS the National Assembly concludes its work on the amendment of the Electoral Act within three weeks and gets President Bola Tinubu to assent immediately, the 2027 election may be postponed or conducted with the 2022 electoral law.

The Nigerian Naira began the first trading week of February 2026 on a steady footing, maintaining its position within the 1,390 range in the official market.

“The non-performing loans (NPLs) ratio increased to 5.76 per cent, above the regulatory benchmark of 5.00 per cent and 4.87 per cent recorded at end-December 2024…”

Attention will be focused on the commercial city of Onitsha, today, as Governor Chukwuma Soludo and traders of the Onitsha Main Market square off over the continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home.

…As 2025 Media Personality winners emerge The President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Chief Francis Meshioye, has expressed appreciation for the constant support of the media in its advocacy for the manufacturing sector in the country. Meshioye gave the commendation last week in Lagos at the 10th edition of the MAN Media Personality of […]

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health by eliminating substandard cosmetics and ensuring that products used in Nigeria meet approved safety standards. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, stated this at the inauguration of the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health in Abuja. She said the […]