Parents urged to stop posting children’s photos publicly Over AI abuse risks
Parents have been advised to avoid publicly sharing photos of their children online under new guidance aimed at addressing the growing threat…
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WFP seeks $89m to tackle worsening hunger crisis across Northern Nigeria
The World Food Programme says it needs $89 million over the next six months to continue providing food and nutrition assistance, alongside…
African startups raised $3.9bn in 2025 as funding rebounds — Report
African startups raised $3.9 billion across 506 deals in 2025, signalling a recovery in fundraising activity after earlier market challenges, according to…
Nigeria’s exports earning hit $1.2bn as container throughput surges
Nigeria’s export trade experienced significant growth between January and May 2026, with export earnings rising to $1.218bn as container throughput more than…
NDIC assumes control of 46 failed microfinance banks’ liquidation
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has formally taken over the liquidation of 46 microfinance banks following the revocation of their operating licences…
Oil slips below $71 as Iran-US talks ease supply concerns
Oil prices declined for a third straight session on Thursday as concerns over potential supply disruptions eased after Qatar announced that Iran…
Nombank targets Nigeria’s SME market with data-driven lending strategy
Nombank, the banking subsidiary of Nigerian fintech Nomba, is targeting a larger share of Nigeria’s small business banking market by leveraging merchant…
Stakeholders demand fresh bid for 40% Amukpe–Escravos pipeline stake
Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to commence a fresh competitive bidding process for the proposed sale of a 40 per…
NNPC posts weaker May earnings as revenue falls to N4.335tn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited posted weaker financial results in May 2026, with revenue falling nearly 13 per cent to N4.335tn…
Lamborghini unveils Urus performance hybrid SUV after EV strategy shift
Lamborghini on Wednesday unveiled the Urus SE Performante, a new hybrid version of its high-performance SUV, as the Italian luxury carmaker deepens…
FG clears $2.76bn financing package for transport, agriculture, MSMEs
The Federal Executive Council has approved financing packages totalling approximately $2.76 billion, €200 million and N215 billion to fund key projects across…
Nigeria emerges Africa’s best performer on IMD economic performance index
Nigeria ranked as the strongest-performing African economy in the economic performance category of the 2026 International Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness…