Business
Boom Returns To South-East Property Market As Security Improves, Diaspora Cash Flows In
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI AFTER years of insecurity and economic lull, the real estate market in Nigeria’s South-East is roaring back to life. The once-stagnant property landscape is now witnessing a dramatic surge in land values — in some cases, by more than 100 percent — as improved security, better infrastructure, and strong diaspora remittances fuel […]
Young Innovators Dazzle At LCCI Hackathon With Bold Tech Solutions For Nigeria’s Future
By TOSI ORE IN a vibrant display of innovation and creativity, young Nigerian technologists and entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos on Thursday for the maiden edition of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Young Business Leaders Group (YBLG) Hackathon, where cutting-edge ideas for a smarter and more sustainable future took center stage. Held under […]
Manufacturers See Gradual Recovery As Confidence Index Rises In Q3 — MAN
By OBIOMA TORI THE Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has reported a modest improvement in the performance and outlook of the country’s manufacturing sector, as the Manufacturers CEO’s Confidence Index (MCCI) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 rose slightly from 50.3 points in Q2 to 50.7 points in Q3. According to MAN, the 0.4-point […]
FG Trains Retired Agric Workers In Agribusiness, Hands Out Starter Kits For Post-Service Ventures
By SANI BATURE THE Federal Government has trained and empowered its retired officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security with practical entrepreneurship and agribusiness skills, preparing them for productive ventures after public service. The initiative, held during the 5th Edition of the Entrepreneurship Skills Development on Agro-Allied Enterprises on Thursday in Abuja, focused […]
SEC Deploys AI, Blockchain To Crack Down On Ponzi Schemes, Illegal Digital Wallets
By TOSI ORE THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain analytics to trace illicit transactions, combat Ponzi schemes, and strengthen cybersecurity across Nigeria’s financial system. SEC Director-General Dr. Emomotimi Agama disclosed this during a lecture at the Abuja Journalists Academy, noting that the initiative—developed in collaboration with the […]
Foreign Inflows Anchor Naira As Domestic Dollar Supply Weakens
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S foreign exchange market showed signs of resilience in September as foreign investments helped stabilise the naira amid a sharp drop in domestic dollar supply from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and major corporates. Data from FMDQ Exchange revealed that total FX inflows declined by 6% month-on-month to $3.2 billion, extending […]
Delta Commends LIFE-ND For Empowering 630 Young Agripreneurs Under New Financing Phase
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has applauded the Livelihood Improvement and Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), for engaging 630 new incubatees under its additional financing phase. The project, jointly funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria, IFAD, and the Niger Delta […]
NCAA Introduces $11.5 APIS Levy On International Flight Tickets From 1st December
By OBIOMA TORI THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the introduction of a $11.5 charge on all international flight tickets to and from Nigeria, effective 1 December 2025, under its Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) initiative. According to a directive issued to airlines, the new fee will apply to every ticket issued from December […]
UBA, NEM Insurance, NNFM Lead Analysts’ Top Stock Picks As Market Gains 4.5%
By OBI DAVIES THE Nigerian stock market rose 4.5% last week, buoyed by strong buying interest in industrial goods and oil & gas stocks, pushing the year-to-date return to 51.2%. Analysts expect market activity to intensify as the earnings season unfolds, with investor sentiment likely driven by nine-month earnings reports and dividend declarations. According to […]