Nigeria breaks free from IMF debt, exits global debtor list
Nigeria has successfully wiped its slate clean with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), fully settling its debt and exiting the global debtor list. Analysts say this significant step, confirmed by…
FG, IFAD sign $158m deal to boost agriculture
…Move to tackle poverty in Northern Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to kick-start the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), a…
FG fast-tracks financial inclusion for 15m households
In a decisive move to tackle poverty and deepen financial inclusion, the Federal Government has launched the implementation phase of a sweeping economic empowerment strategy, with a focus on disbursing…
Sanwo-Olu unveils LASMECO to ease access to finance for SMEs
The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos State Access to Finance for SMEs Through Cooperatives (LASMECO), a landmark initiative aimed at unlocking access to capital for Micro, Small, and…
Tomato Ebola costs Nigeria N1.3bn in three states – Minister
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over the devastating impact of Tuta absoluta, also known as the tomato leaf miner or “Tomato Ebola,” as Nigeria loses over N1.3 billion…
NDPC unveils virtual academy for data security
In a bold move to strengthen digital defenses nationwide, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has rolled out its Data Protection Virtual Academy, an innovative hub set to reshape how…
Africa’s time is now: Finance minister calls for global investment
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has made a compelling case for increased global investment in Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, declaring that “Africa’s time is now” during a…
How ExportPlug claims ₦20mn prize at AfCFTA Hackathon 2025
By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi The Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office has proudly announced the successful conclusion of the first-ever AfCFTA Hackathon, hosted during the prestigious Science of Trade Conference 2025. The…
EFCC breaks silence on VeryDarkMan arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has addressed public interest and speculation surrounding its ongoing investigation of social media personality Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, clarifying its…
Dangote commends Tinubu’s NNPC leadership picks
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing a formidable and competent leadership team at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing…















