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FirstBank Hits N500bn Capital Mark Ahead of CBN Deadline

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- First HoldCo Plc has confirmed that its flagship subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria, has met the Central Bank of Nigeria's minimum capital requirement of 500 billion naira, marking a... Read More


WATCH: Osimhen Faces Backlash After Touchline Outburst in Eagles' AFCON Win

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Nigeria's convincing 4 0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 was followed by an unexpected debate after striker Victor Osimhen became involved in a tens... Read More


Dollar Inflows to Nigeria FX Market Drop 21% as Foreign Investors Pull Back

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Dollar inflows into Nigeria's official foreign exchange market weakened sharply last week, signalling renewed caution among foreign investors despite recent market reforms. Data fr... Read More


Nigeria's Current Account Surplus Seen Rising to 18.8bn in 2026, CBN Forecasts

Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- This compares with an estimated surplus of $16.94 billion or 10.94 percent of GDP in 2025. The apex bank expects the improvement to be driven largely by stronger export earnings and... Read More


Chelle Signals Squad Rotation as Super Eagles Eye Strong Finish Against Uganda

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hinted at changes to his starting line up ahead of Nigeria's final Group C clash against Uganda, as the team prepares to close the group sta... Read More


Osun Finalises N723bn 2026 Budget as Adeleke Wraps Up First Term Plans

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the N723 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the financial framework for the final year of his first term in office. D... Read More


New Tax Reforms to Cut Airline Costs, Not Raise Fares - Oyedele

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee has pushed back against claims that Nigeria's new tax laws will drive up airfares, insisting the reforms are structured to l... Read More


Atiku Urges Fresh National Assembly Action on Tinubu Tax Laws amid Gazette Dispute

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a fresh legislative process on key tax reform laws introduced by the Tinubu administration following confirmation that the gazet... Read More


FG Clears $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPCL Legacy Debt after Reconciliation Approval

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- The Federal Government has approved the cancellation of a large portion of legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the Federation Account, wiping of... Read More


Chelle Admits Late Scare as Super Eagles Survive Tunisia Test

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has acknowledged Nigeria's dramatic late wobble against Tunisia, describing the final stages of the match as an unusual collapse that must be ad... Read More