Abdulsamad Rabiu climbs to Nigeria’s second richest in four months
Abdulsamad Rabiu climbed from fifth to second richest Nigerian in four months as BUA Group assets surged.
FCMB opens zero-interest loan applications for women entrepreneurs
FCMB opens applications for zero-interest loans up to N10 million for women entrepreneurs.
Ghana’s inflation quickens to 3.4% in April, first rise in months
Ghana's inflation rose to 3.4% in April, the first increase since December 2024.
Top Nigerian firms pay directors N42.6bn in 2025
Nigeria's top listed companies paid directors N42.6 billion in 2025.
Oil hits $126 a barrel as Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes
Oil prices surge to $126 a barrel as Trump considers military action against Iran.
Senate confirms Yuguda as CBN deputy governor
Senate confirms Sule Yuguda as Central Bank of Nigeria deputy governor after presidential nomination.
Cadbury Nigeria profit plummets 39% as production costs bite
Cadbury Nigeria's Q1 profit tumbled 39% year-on-year as production costs surged.
World Health Summit opens fully funded 2026 fellowship for Nigerians
World Health Summit opens 2026 fully funded fellowship applications for Nigerian health professionals and others from developing nations.
EFCC arrests Cameroonian suspect in N1.5 billion fraud scheme
The EFCC arrests a Cameroonian national over an alleged N1.5 billion fraud scheme in Lagos.
NGX market cap hits ₦143.48tn as UACN, Unilever rally
Nigerian Exchange market capitalisation rose to ₦143.48tn on Thursday, driven by strong buying in UACN and Unilever stocks.
Tinubu removes Edun as finance minister without prior notice
President Tinubu removes finance minister Wale Edun without advance notice in surprise cabinet reshuffle.
UACN lists N54.03 billion bond on Nigerian exchange
UAC of Nigeria lists N54.03 billion seven-year bond on Nigerian Exchange for long-term capital access.
EU battery rule reshapes phone market strategy across Africa
European Union's mandatory removable battery requirement by 2027 will reshape how phone makers serve Africa's cost-conscious consumers.
Apple names John Ternus as next chief executive officer
Apple names John Ternus as next CEO, ending Tim Cook's 15-year leadership tenure
Federal government bans seventeen products from non-ECOWAS countries
Nigeria restricts seventeen essential product categories to ECOWAS suppliers only.
APM Terminals Apapa catches three drunk truck drivers in safety crackdown
APM Terminals Apapa uncovers three drunk truck drivers during breathalyser testing programme.
Nigerian Farmers Turn Birdwatching Into Seasonal Income Stream
Nigerian farmers are discovering profitable birdwatching tourism on their farms throughout the year.
Terra Industries opens Africa’s largest drone factory in Ghana
Terra Industries opens Africa's largest drone manufacturing facility in Ghana in June 2026.
Nigerian mining and agriculture sectors need urgent women inclusion policies
Nigerian mining and agriculture sectors need urgent policy reforms for women's economic inclusion.
FCMB Uses Cultural Festivals to Expand Market Access for Small Businesses
First City Monument Bank partners with Ibadan Cultural Festival to provide SMEs with market access and financial services.