By our Correspondent The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has added another remarkable achievement to his profile, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law from the Faculty of Law at the University ...
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NFF Confirms England-born Goalkeeper, Okonkwo, Ready For Nigeria Call-up
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set to make his debut for the Super Eagles at the forthcoming Unity Cup tournament, which is scheduled for next month. Okonkwo has recently finalized his change of ...
Read More »Oil Prices Slide 15% on Trump-Iran Ceasefire, Amid Saudi Pipeline Attack
Crude oil prices slid on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week postponement of strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, framing it as a “double-sided ceasefire” tied to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude oil futures fell ...
Read More »FCMB, World Bank Support $500m Reform Programme To Boost Human Capital
The Lagos State Government, alongside the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB), is driving the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening the systems that underpin basic education and ...
Read More »FCMB Links Improved Food Security Better Value-chain Coordination
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agriculture sector have called for stronger coordination across the value chain to boost productivity and enhance food security. The call was made at the BusinessDay Future of Agriculture Conference held in Lagos, where participants examined challenges affecting ...
Read More »AltBank Plans Nationwide EV Financing Push, Targets Informal Transport Sector
The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) is making a major push into electric vehicle (EV) financing, positioning the sector as a key growth opportunity as it seeks to bring Nigeria’s largely informal transport market into the formal financial system. The Bank said ...
Read More »World Bank Forecasts Economic Growth For Nigeria Despite Impact Of Iran War
Nigeria’s economy is expected to maintain a steady growth path in the first half of 2026, even as global tensions triggered by the Iran war ripple through energy markets and domestic prices, the World Bank said on Tuesday. The Bank ...
Read More »Fortis Global, 9 Others Top Stocks Best-performing Chart In Q1
Fortis Global Insurance Plc and nine others emerged as top best-performing Nigerian stocks in the first quarter of 2026. Fortis Global Insurance top the best-performing Nigerian stocks in Q1 after resuming trading on the NGX in February following a six-year ...
Read More »IMF Warns Nigeria On Debt Prudence Amid $6B Infrastructure Loan Approval
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged caution in managing external loans as Nigeria’s federal government secures a $6 billion facility to accelerate infrastructure development in transport and energy sectors. Approved from a consortium of international lenders, the funding aligns ...
Read More »Türkiye Pushes for $5bn Trade Boost with Nigeria Amid Investment Opportunities
The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, has called for intensified efforts to elevate bilateral trade between Nigeria and Türkiye to $5 billion, describing current levels as far below potential. Speaking during an official visit to Kaduna, where he engaged ...
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