Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank chairman after 12 years
Jim Ovia has retired as the chairman of Zenith Bank following the expiration of his tenure. The bank disclosed this…
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CBN raises ATM card issuance fee to N1,500, scraps maintenance charges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the fee for issuance or replacement of debit and credit cards from…
Costly fuel stalls irrigation for bitter leaf farmers in Anambra
Bitter leaf farmers in Umudioka in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra, have decried the rising cost of petrol,…
Nigeria’s inflation climbs to 15.38% in March as cost pressures persist
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 percent in March 2026, up from 15.06 percent recorded in February, signaling sustained…
NUPRC mandates accurate emissions reporting for oil firms to drive net-zero goals
In a decisive move to align Nigeria’s energy sector with global climate standards, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)…
FG reduces import tariffs on vehicles, rice, others to boost economy
The Federal Government has approved a reduction in import tariffs on key commodities, including vehicles, rice, palm oil and sugar,…
Naira, Rand shine as top global performers against US dollar
The South African rand and Nigerian naira have emerged among the world’s top-performing currencies against the United States dollar over…
Tinubu unveils ‘Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge’ to strengthen government–entrepreneurs collaboration
President Bola Tinubu has launched a new platform aimed at bridging the gap between government policies and the realities of…
Flutterwave, Stannel partner to raise millionaires in Anambra
Emma Elekwa A leading payments technology company, Flutterwave has announced plans for massive impact programme with the goal to empower…
Taxation shouldn’t only generate revenue, but enable production – MAN boss
Emma Elekwa Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) South-East Region has reiterated its readiness to partner with relevant stakeholders to contribute…