By Babajide Komolafe Chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has called on African entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to prioritise the growth of large, sustainable corporations capable of competing globally, rather than operating fragmented and small-scale enterprises that limit the continent’s economic potential.  Speaking at the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, […]

The Nigeria Maritime Admisnistration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has expressed the imperative of a sustained partnership across the Nigeria’s security agencies together with the NIMASA in providing adequate security for the country’s maritime ecosystem. Speaking at the C4i capability demonstration and graduation ceremony of the security personnel in Lagos, NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, […]

…as Reserves hit $50b By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent, along with other monetary rate parameters. Briefing the media on the outcome of the 305th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) committee, in Abuja, yesterday, the Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi […]

The Olokola seaport project has already received backing from host communities, whose leaders expressed optimism over its economic potential

By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has announced the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions with effect from Monday June 1, 2926.   The Commission in a notice, outlined  a comprehensive framework that all capital market operators and relevant stakeholders are encouraged to adopt in preparation for this significant […]

By Udeme Akpan Nigeria’s oil exploration and drilling activities declined by 41.7 per cent in April 2026, following reduced upstream operations and investment activities. According to the May 2026 Monthly Oil Market Report, MOMR, of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Nigeria’s rig count – a major indicator of upstream oil and gas activities – […]

Strong investors demand for the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) debt instrument continues in May as the government’s bond auction in May 2026 recorded a 32.8% oversubscription.

…As Nigeria’s cotton output crashes by 95% By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has intensified efforts to revive Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment, CTG, industry, following a 95 percent decline in the country’s cotton production from about 200,000 metric tonnes in 2001 to roughly 10,000 metric tonnes in 2025. Minister of State for Industry, Senator […]

By Cynthia Alo  The Federal Government, in a bid to improve livestock healthcare delivery, has completed and handed over new Veterinary Primary Health Centres in Lagos and Ogun states. The centres, located in the Epe area of Lagos and Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State, are part of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development’s nationwide plan to […]

By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has called on insurers to  transition from a product-centric approach to a customer-centric model. Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, who stated this at the opening ceremony of the Insurance Week 2026, explained that customer-centric model entails actively involving clients in the product development process seeking their […]