New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS), comprising the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA),... Read more »

IGP withdraws 11,566 police officers from VIP guard

Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police (IGP), has ordered the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers previously deployed to Very Important Persons (VIPs) and special protection duties nationwide, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive... Read more »

Calabar launches massive NDDC- led campaign against drug abuse among youths

In a determined effort to stem the tide of drug and substance abuse among students and youths in Calabar, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in strategic partnership with Devongnosis Education Ltd,... Read more »

Oborevwori Presents N1.664tn Budget Estimates, Eno Proposes N1.39tn – THISDAYLIVE

Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba and Okon Bassey in Uyo  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State yesterday allocated a lion’s share of 70 per cent of the more than N1.664 billion total budget estimates for the... Read more »

Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Armed Forces To Recruit More Personnel • Channels Television

  Amid rising attacks and abductions by gunmen and suspected terrorists, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency. Tinubu also ordered additional recruitment into the Nigerian Armed Forces and... Read more »

Moniepoint wins triple recognition at BAFI, Mastercard EDGE and BrandCom Awards 

Moniepoint Inc. secured three major honors —Best SME Microfinance Bank of the Year (BAFI Awards), Largest Non-FI Acquirer in Africa (Mastercard EDGE), and Most Outstanding Fintech Company of the Year (BrandCom Awards).The company’s technology-driven approach and leadership... Read more »

UK To Unveil Tax-Raising Budget • Channels Television

  Britain’s centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike. Prime Minister Keir... Read more »

16 banks have met new capital requirements, says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said the bank recapitalisation exercise is progressing steadily, with 16 banks already meeting the new capital requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline. Another 27... Read more »

CBN says foreign exchange rate now market-driven, retains high cash reserve ratio 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday, November 25, defended its tight liquidity stance, saying that the foreign exchange (FX) rate of the Naira to the Dollar is now market-driven, “more open and... Read more »

How Credlock turns a smartphone into credit

Every year, millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Africa’s informal economy are locked out of the formal credit system because they lack traditional collateral and credit history required by banks.... Read more »