Nigeria: Survey Reveals Rising Appetite for Loans As Banks Rebuild Balance Sheets

Nigerian deposit money banks are showing renewed willingness to extend credit to households and businesses, supported by stronger capital buffers and improving macro-economic… Read more »

Nigeria: FCMB Clears National Capital Threshold, Sets Sights On International Expansion

FCMB Group Plc has successfully secured a national banking licence for its flagship subsidiary, following a major capital raise that ensures uninterrupted domestic operations. The… Read more »

Africa: Parallex Bank Backs Future Africa Leaders Awards

Parallex Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing African youth talent as it sponsored the 2025 edition of the Future Africa Leaders Awards (FALA), held recently.… Read more »

Nigeria: Gains in Zenith Bank, 38 Others Lift Stock Market to Positive Territory

The Nigerian stock market yesterday regained positive momentum amid demand for Zenith Bank Plc and 38 others that lifted market capitalization by N93 billion. Read more »

Morocco/Nigeria: Big Leap for Super Eagles in FIFA Ranking After Brilliant Afcon in Morocco

Nigeria's brilliant campaign at the just-concluded 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has resulted in the Super Eagles climbing 12 places to be ranked 26th in the global… Read more »

Africa: Alpha and Jam Africa Unveil 'Olympia', Lagos' Largest Mixed-Format Billboard

Alpha and Jam Africa has unveiled Olympia, described as the largest mixed-format advertising board in Lagos, located beside the National Theatre and the Wole Soyinka Centre for Art… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Exploration - Anambra Community Protests Environmental Degradation, Lack of Amenities, Seek Urgent Help

Indigenes of Ogwu Ikpele in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the activities of an oil exploration company, Sterling Petroleum Energy Exploration Company… Read more »

Nigeria: The Importance of Kashim Shettima

There is a potentially disruptive speculation, a kite being flown in political conversations, which could affect the fortunes of the ruling party - the All Progressives Congress… Read more »

Nigeria: Finalists Emerge in Nogig 2026 Football Event

After a week-long competition among 15 companies at the Renaissance pitch in Port Harcourt, finalists have emerged in the football event of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Pledges Rivers Govt's Support for Port Harcourt Polo Tournament

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed the safety and investment viability of the state, while dismissing negative narratives on social media over security… Read more »

Nigeria: Ekong On Verge of Switch to Qatar's Al Ahli

Former Super Eagles captain William Ekong is set to complete a transfer to Al Ahli of Qatar. Read more »

Nigeria: NiMet Predicts Three Days Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), yesterday, predicted dust haze and thunderstorms across Nigeria from January 19 to 21. This was contained in the Weather Outlook issued by… Read more »

Nigeria: In Praise of Fairness, Equity, and Justice

ALHASSAN DAYOK ADAMU argues that Uba Sani's inclusive leadership is the key to his political success Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Halts Awujale Selection Process Over Petitions, Security Reports

Citing rising tensions, petitions and security concerns, the Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing process for the selection of a new Awujale of… Read more »

Nigeria: FRSC Redeploys Senior Officers to Strengthen Operational Delivery

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved the posting and redeployment of selected senior officers across key commands and formations… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 20 Terrorists As Soldiers Pay Supreme Price During Fierce Encounter

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed more than 20 terrorists during a fierce and sustained encounter with insurgent fighters in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State,… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Lawmaker, Nwogu, Felicitates Aviation Minister On Milestone

A Governing Board member, African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja, Hon. Chidi Nwogu, has felicitated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. Festus… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sacks Abure, Recognises Esther Nenadi Leadership of Labour Party

Justice Peter Lifu of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Read more »

Nigeria: Etim Gets Naccima's Upstream Oil&gas Trade Group Appointment

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Goddie Chemicals International Limited, Godwin Etim has been appointed by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce,… Read more »

Nigeria: NDU Dept Inducts Pioneer Set Into Building Institute

The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University (NDU), in Bayelsa, at weekend inducted its pioneer set into the Nigerian Institute of Building… Read more »

Nigeria: CRC Credit Bureau, Kwasu MOU Targets Youth Employability, Knowledge Gap

A partnership between CRC Credit Bureau Limited and Kwara State University (KWASU) has been sealed to address a mistmatch between job market demands and skills youth possess said… Read more »

Nigeria: Stock Market Commerces Week On Negative Note As Market Cap Decline By N11bn

The Nigerian stock market, yesterday kicked off the new week on a negative note, with the major market bench mark dropping by 0.01 per cent on investors profit-taking in Guaranty… Read more »

Nigeria: Tcn Seeks Lagos' Collaboration to Protect Transmission Facilities

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has called for closer collaboration with the Lagos state government to safeguard its critical infrastructure across the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Gencos Lose N2.28tn in Capacity Payments Amid Massive Stranded Power

Nigeria's electricity Generation Companies (Gencos) lost an estimated N2.28 trillion in capacity payments between 2015 and 2025 as a large share of installed power capacity… Read more »

Nigeria: NUPRC Eulogises Ex-Pengassan Leader On 20th Remembrance

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said stands in solidarity with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on… Read more »