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Naira Ends Midweek at N1,423 Officially as Black Market Slides to N1,486

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- At the official foreign exchange market, the naira closed Wednesday's session at N1,423 per dollar, indicating a mixed performance this week even as strong pressure persists in the... Read More


Lewandowski Hits Rare Champions League Milestone With Barcelona

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- With 20 goals in the competition for a second club, Robert Lewandowski has inscribed his name into yet another unique Champions League mark and ranks among a small list of modern l... Read More


CBN Pushes Banks to Speed Up Fraud Response as Digital Payment Risks Rise

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria has called on banks and other financial institutions to respond faster to new electronic fraud threats, warning that criminals are becoming more sophist... Read More


CBN Records N3.44tn Rush for Treasury Bills in Biggest Demand Since 2024

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- Investors flooded the Central Bank of Nigeria's Treasury Bills auction on Wednesday, submitting bids worth N3.44 trillion, the strongest demand seen in over a year as market player... Read More


NFF Raises Alarm as FIFA Yet to Reply DRC Eligibility Petition Sports

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The Nigeria Football Federation has voiced concern over FIFA's delay in responding to its petition against DR Congo following Nigeria's loss in the final game of the 2026 World Cup... Read More


CBN Launches N1.15 Trillion Treasury Bills Auction as Investors Closely Monitor Rates

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria is expected to return to the market today with a N1.15 trillion Treasury Bills auction, which will be the second time it has sold NTBs in January 2026. ... Read More


Political Tensions Cast Shadow Over 2026 World Cup Hosting Plans

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Growing political tensions linked to United States President Donald Trump are beginning to cloud preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fresh calls in Europe for a possible... Read More


NCC Expands ISP Market With Six Fresh Licences as Broadband Battle Heats Up

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Nigeria's internet market is set for another shake-up as the Nigerian Communications Commission grants operating licences to six new Internet Service Providers starting January 1, ... Read More


India Targets Africa, Europe as Iran Unrest Hits Basmati Rice Trade

Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- India is moving swiftly to diversify its basmati rice export destinations as political and economic turmoil in Iran continues to disrupt shipments and delay payments, raising conce... Read More


FGN Plans N900bn January Bond Sale to Kick Off 2026 Borrowing

Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- Nigeria's Debt Management Office has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to raise N900 billion from the domestic debt market through a bond auction scheduled for January 2026... Read More