22 firms on NGX face debt exposure of N21.3trn
About 22 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, are carrying varying levels of debt, totalling N21.3 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, as they seek to finance their operations and generate profits.
Agriculture lending in Nigeria is growing — Adesina
By JIMOH BABATUNDE The successes recorded in the agricultural sector under the Agriculture Transformation Agenda (ATA) have led to increased lending to the sector by banks within and outside the country. The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed that agricultural lending as a share of total bank lending rose from 0.7 % to 5% […]
PENCOM to extend CPS to informal sector
The National Pension Commission, PENCOM, has announced plans to extend the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, to the informal sector of the economy, in the next couple of months.
Nigeria, Belgium trade hits N400bn
Trade between Nigeria and Belgium currently stands at N400 billion, according to the Belgian Ambassador, Mr. Dirk Verheyen.
Benue agro dealers lament exclusion from GES
The corruption which the Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES), under which farmers across the country now receive their subsidized fertilizers and seeds via their mobile, hopes to eradicateis brewing its ugly head in Benue state as the agro dealers are alleging foul play by government officials.
CBN gov orders banks to halt all charges on deposits
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday directed that all charges on deposits should be stopped with immediate effect.
