Business
eTranzact partners SMEDAN to expand digital access for SMEs
By Elizabeth Adegbesan eTranzact International Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, through digital payment solutions, as it deepens its partnership with the Small and
CBN opens second sandbox for virtual assets, data-driven finance
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday opened applications for the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, introducing dedicated tracks for virtual assets and
FG backs regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa
By By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government has backed the establishment of a regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa, saying the initiative will strengthen energy security, deepen cross-border trade and
Coronation Insurance, Life Assurance Clear New Capital Hurdles With Fresh Fund Raise
Coronation Insurance Plc and Coronation Life Assurance Limited on Tuesday announced the successful conclusion of their recapitalisation exercise through an oversubscribed private placement. The development significantly strengthened their capital base,
Importers incur excessive demurrage over empty container return delays – APFFLON
By Kafayat Kokumo Importers using the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports are facing mounting financial losses as difficulties in returning empty containers continue to attract avoidable demurrage and detention charges,
US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrel
By Udeme Akpan The latest disagreement between President Donald Trump and Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up oil prices by 5 per cent to
US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrel
By Udeme Akpan The latest disagreement between President Donald Trump and Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up oil prices by 5 per cent to
Nigeria’s capital importation rises 256.9% to $2.82bn
Nigeria’s capital importation rose by 256.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $2.82 billion in April 2026 from $0.79 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, indicating increased investor confidence in
Making Risk Management a Growth Strategy in the Nigerian Pension Industry
Lolade Aiyepola The future of Nigeria’s pension industry will not be determined solely by investment performance or regulatory compliance. It will be determined by how effectively institutions anticipate uncertainty, build
Stock Market Plummets by N1.17trn on Renewed Profit-taking in MTN, Others
Kayode Tokede The stock market closed the trading session on a negative note, as losses in MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc and 25 others caused the overall capitalization to close
