Category: Business

CPPE flags risks in proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has urged the House of Representatives to...

MTN launches initiative to address subscribers’ complaints over data

Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has launched a public engagement initiative aimed at addressing recurring concerns...

Hybrid Motors secures $95m investment for EV plants across Nigeria

Hybrid Motors Nigeria has secured investment commitments worth about $95 million to develop electric vehicle...

Grenada grants visa-free entry to Nigerian entrepreneurs, professionals

Entrepreneurs, investors and professionals in Nigeria are set to benefit from easier travel access to...

FG awards African quality mark to 131 Nigerian firms

The Federal Government on Thursday presented the African Quality Mark certification to 131 Nigerian companies...

MTN, SMEDAN expand digital push to close $158bn MSME financing gap

MTN Nigeria and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria have stepped up...

Ecobank shareholders approve $40m dividend after record profit

Shareholders of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated have approved all resolutions presented at the company’s 2026 Annual...

Fans barred from bringing reusable bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA officials have reversed their decision on allowing fans to bring reusable water bottles into...

Nigerian stocks shed ₦5trn as investors take profit from June 1

Nigerian stocks have lost more than N5 trillion in value since June 1 as profit-taking...

Senate approves new tax framework on sugar-sweetened beverages

The Senate has approved a new excise duty framework for sugar-sweetened beverages, replacing the existing...

CBN surpasses target, raises N1.457tn in June treasury bill auction

The Central Bank of Nigeria raised N1.457 trillion at its June 3 Treasury Bills Primary...

NESG reports improved business confidence in May

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has reported an improvement in business confidence in May 2026,...