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NNPC signs new refinery repair deal after billions spent with no success

After years and billions of dollars spent trying to revive Nigeria’s dormant refineries, the...

Data startup Kled exits Nigeria citing widespread fraud and fake IDs

A data-collection startup, Kled, says it has removed its app from Nigeria’s app stores...

Fake Augmentin circulates in Nigeria after GSK exit

Nigeria’s drug regulator has warned of counterfeit versions of one of the country’s most...

Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC after ADC crisis ahead of 2027

A major political realignment is underway ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, as Peter Obi...

Greenpeace sues JBS over $2.5bn Nigeria meat project, citing climate risks

Environmental group Greenpeace Netherlands has initiated legal action against global meat giant JBS, targeting...

Cadbury Nigeria’s inventory builds up as profit, exports fall

Cadbury Nigeria Plc reported a sharp build-up in inventory in the first quarter, a...

World’s largest meat firm JBS faces scrutiny over $2.5bn Nigeria deal

Global environmental group Greenpeace has raised fresh concerns over a planned multibillion-dollar investment by...

UAE leaves OPEC, a hit on Nigeria and other oil producers

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was leaving the oil producers group...

UBA chief explains dividend pause as CBN rule forces ₦331bn hit

United Bank for Africa has explained why it did not declare a final dividend...

IPCC experts meet in Rome to advance 2027 climate emissions report

More than 130 scientists from over 50 countries have gathered in Rome to push...

CBN increases ATM card replacement fee, scraps maintenance charge

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the fee for issuing or replacing...

Meta to cut 10% of staff as Facebook owner pivots to AI

Meta Platforms is preparing to lay off about 10% of its workforce – roughly...

Tinubu seeks $516m loan for Sokoto-Badagry highway as Nigeria’s debt mounts

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh $516.3 million external...

EU says 35m Nigerians need emergency food aid, offers €33m grant

The European Commission on Wednesday announced a €235 million humanitarian aid package for West...

Nigeria stock exchange NGX extends daily trading time by two hours

Nigeria’s main stock exchange is lengthening its trading day, in a shift aimed at...

Goldman Prize honors six grassroots environmental leaders

The Goldman Environmental Foundation has announced six recipients of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize,...

Flutterwave denies reported $75m Nigerian govt investment

Flutterwave has denied reports that it is set to receive a $75 million investment...

15 seized in Calabar–Oron waterway attack amid rising coastal insecurity

Gunmen have abducted at least 15 passengers travelling by boat between Calabar and Oron,...

Presidency removes post on $75m Flutterwave investment amid questions

A social media post from the Nigerian presidency claiming a planned $75 million government...

MTN Nigeria awards staff over 6 million shares worth about N5bn

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has awarded more than 6 million shares to employees under...