SEC unveils major capital market reform, hikes operators’ capital

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a sweeping review of minimum capital requirements for most capital market operators, in what regulators describe as the most far-reaching reform of…

Tax committee, Ombudsman partner to protect Taxpayers’ Rights

In a move to bolster fair tax administration and increase public trust, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Office of…

EU delists Nigeria from financial high-risk jurisdictions

The European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria from its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions, a landmark decision set to slash transaction costs and eliminate enhanced due diligence hurdles for…

Nigeria’s inflation eases to 15.15% in December – NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 15.15 per cent in December 2025 following a methodological review by the National Bureau of Statistics, marking a sharp moderation in price pressures compared…

Nigeria, UAE sign historic trade pact in Abu Dhabi

In a major move to bolster the Renewed Hope economic agenda, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Nigeria…

Petrol price war: Retailers undercut Dangote’s ₦739 benchmark

Competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector intensified as several petrol retailers cut pump prices below the N739 per litre benchmark set by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, signalling a deepening price…

Kano govt house under guard as Gov Yusuf eyes APC

A massive security operation has taken over the Kano State Government House and its environs as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reportedly prepares to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party…

Kogi state mourns as three APC chieftains pass away

The Kogi State Government has officially announced the passing of three prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their deaths as a “profound loss” to the state and…

Between Kano’s Desperate Godson and “Priceless” Godfather

By Abubakar Siddiq Ibn Usman The political landscape of Northern Nigeria is currently witnessing a seismic shift as the alliance between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his mentor, Senator Rabiu…

DSS rescues 25 abducted travellers in Plateau state

The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully rescued 25 travellers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, the state government has announced.…