FG, employers clash over proposed increase in NSITF levy
The Federal Government and private sector employers appear headed for a confrontation over the proposed increase in the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust…
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NCC unveils new spectrum roadmap to boost broadband capacity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (has introduced a new spectrum roadmap to boost Nigeria’s broadband capacity in response to rising data consumption. The…
FG unveils impact challenge to boost 3MTT outcomes
The Federal Government has introduced a new “Impact Challenge” to deepen results from its three-million-man training programme as it scales up the…
Nigeria startup funding fell 17% to $343m in 2025
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem recorded another difficult year in 2025, with total funding falling 17 per cent year-on-year to $343 million, as a…
FG to rely more on local resources, reduce borrowing – Edun
The Federal Government has said it will increasingly depend on domestic resources while cutting back on borrowing. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun,…
Paystack launches parent company to manage growing fintech, tech portfolio
Paystack has unveiled The Stack Group, a new parent holding company designed to unify its expanding portfolio of tech-focused businesses across Africa.…
FG to raise N900bn via January 2026 bond auction – DMO
The Debt Management Office has revealed that the Federal Government plans to raise N900 billion by reopening three federal bonds in its…
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to levy 200 per cent tariffs on French wines and champagne, following reports that…
Tinubu hails Alake’s leadership following AMSG re-election
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa…
Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in London court ahead of bribery trial
The former minister of petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke appeared before a London court on Monday as proceedings began ahead of her full trial…
Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Italian fashion icon Valentino Garavani, celebrated for his timeless evening gowns worn by some of the world’s most glamorous women, has died…
IMF raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.4%
The International Monetary Fund has revised upward Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 to 4.4 per cent, from an earlier estimate of…