Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, less than 24 hours before the party’s scheduled governorship primary election. His resignation has …
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National Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to Tax Reforms for Nigeria’s Energy Transition
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the National Assembly will continue to push tax reforms as part of Nigeria’s long-term plan to support energy …
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Former CIBN President Ken Opara Calls for Special Court to Handle Credit Cases
The immediate past President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dr Ken Opara, has called for the creation of a specialised court that will handle disputes related to …
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Nigerian Private Sector Expands as Inflation Slows, New Orders Hit Three-Month High
Nigeria’s private sector recorded a rise in new orders in November, reaching the highest level in three months as inflationary pressures continued to ease. This is according to the latest …
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SEC Moves to Strengthen Fight Against Ponzi Schemes, Targets Promoters Under New Investment Law
The Securities and Exchange Commission has restated its commitment to intensifying the fight against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, saying it will deepen inter-agency cooperation to identify and prosecute individuals and …
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Nigeria Records 3.98% GDP Growth in Q3 2025 as OPS Warns Gains Not Yet Felt by Businesses
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, showing a slight improvement from the 3.86 per cent recorded in the same period of 2024, according …
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FG Targets $10bn Investment as NUPRC Launches 2025 Licensing
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, has launched the Nigeria 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round, an ambitious national plan expected to attract $10bn in new investments and …
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Energia Limited Launches Graduate Trainee Programme to Develop Young Nigerian Energy Professionals
Energia Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading independent energy companies, has launched a new graduate trainee programme aimed at helping young Nigerian professionals start strong careers in the energy industry. The …
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FCMB Named Nigeria’s Best SME Bank for 2025 as Lending to Small Businesses Rises
First City Monument Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. The bank received the recognition after emerging as …
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Lagos Government Agencies Declare Full Readiness for Busy Festive Season
The Lagos State Government has announced that its major tourism, entertainment and transport agencies are fully prepared to manage a safe, organised and lively festive season across the state. The …