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Nigeria’s debt crisis deepens as FG borrows N10.85trn in four months
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Naira stays resilient against dollar at ₦1,397

The Naira held firm against the United States Dollar in early trading on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, demonstrating resilience amid corporate demand pressures. Real-time data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal channels showed the local currency managing heightened demand effectively, bolstered by Nigeria’s strong foreign reserve position. In the official NFEM window, […]

Aviation

FAAN introduces cash, card payment system at airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria will launch a hybrid payment system for airport access gates nationwide on March 13, allowing both cash and electronic payments. The special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Tunde Moshood, said the move comes after the earlier cashless-only system was suspended due to traffic congestion at several […]

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SEC unveils platform to boost investor protection, FinTech growth

The Securities and Exchange Commission has officially launched its inaugural Regulator/FinTech Clinic, signaling a proactive move to strengthen engagement with Nigeria’s rapidly growing financial technology sector. Held on Tuesday, the clinic aims to align innovation with regulatory compliance while ensuring investor protection. At the clinic’s opening, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama underscored the need for close […]

NIN: Nigerians to provide birth certificate for DOB change
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NIMC opens NIN registration for Nigerians abroad

The National Identity Management Commission announced that Nigerians residing abroad can now obtain their National Identification Number at accredited enrolment centres overseas, removing the need to return home for registration. According to a statement on Tuesday, the overseas enrolment programme, launched in 2019, enables eligible applicants to complete biometric registration through a network of licensed […]

Business

Nigeria’s Q4 trade surplus slumps to N1.71tn amid falling oil exports

Nigeria’s merchandise trade surplus dropped sharply to N1.71 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from N3.42 trillion in the same period of 2024, as falling crude oil exports and rising imports narrowed the country’s positive trade balance. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday indicated that, while Nigeria still recorded […]

Business

FCCPC crucial for protecting Nigeria’s business environment – Kekere-Ekun

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kehinde Kekere-Ekun, has described the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as a vital institution for safeguarding Nigeria’s business environment and upholding market integrity. This was disclosed by Justice Kekere-Ekun while speaking on Tuesday at the opening of a three-day Competition and Consumer Protection Law Conference at the National […]

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Tinubu approves fiscal incentives to unlock $20bn Bonga project

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive package to unlock the long-delayed Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater project, a move expected to attract about $20bn in foreign direct investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The approval, announced on Tuesday by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, is intended to clear the path for […]

Oil and Gas

Trump waives oil sanctions to slash global prices amid Iran war

United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration would temporarily waive certain oil-related sanctions to boost global oil supply and bring down prices amid disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict. The United States and Israel have conducted strikes on Iran, while Tehran has launched retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region. These […]

Reps demand three-year validity for JAMB results
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JAMB: CBT centres decry ₦700 fee as inadequate amid inflation

The Computer-Based Test Centres Proprietors Association of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the N700 Computer-Based Test Centre Registration Service Charge for candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The association described it as “grossly inadequate” amid rising operational costs and logistical challenges. The association’s President, Austin Ohaekelem, spoke to The PUNCH on Monday […]