YABATECH Honoured with 2025 ICAN Corporate Merit Award
ICAN Recognizes YABATECH’s Longstanding Impact on the Accounting Profession Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has been awarded the 2025 Corporate Merit Award by the Institute...
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UBA Recognized as Nigeria’s Leading Brand in 2024 by Brand Finance
UBA Climbs from Ninth to First Place in National Rankings United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has been named the strongest brand in Nigeria for...
Lagos Secures $22m to Light Up Citywide Fibre Network
In a move set to accelerate its digital ambitions, the Lagos State Government has locked in a $22 million foreign direct investment to extend its...
Nollywood Triumphs in Cannes as “My Father’s Shadow” Puts Nigerian Stories Center Stage.
In a first for Nigeria’s booming film industry, “My Father’s Shadow” has earned a coveted spot in the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard lineup,...
Nigerian-Briton Princess Opeyemi Bright Makes History as UK’s Youngest Mayor at 29.
In a moment that resonated deeply across communities in the United Kingdom and Nigeria alike, 29-year-old Princess Opeyemi Bright has been officially sworn in as...
Nigeria Charts New Growth Path: Joins EBRD to Unlock Billions for Businesses and Infrastructure.
At the 2025 EBRD Annual Meetings in London, Nigeria was formally admitted as a full member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),...
Osimhen’s Double Sink Trabzonspor as Galatasaray Lift the Turkish Cup
Victor Osimhen cemented his place in Turkish football history by netting a brace in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor to lift the Turkish Cup on...
Nigeria Boosts Global Credibility with Early IMF Loan Repayment of $3.4 billion.
Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion emergency funding provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in April 2020 under its Rapid Financing Instrument, completing repayment...
Nigeria’s Sky Blue: Remo Stars Light Up the NPFL with Historic Triumph
In a landmark moment for Nigerian football, Remo Stars were officially crowned champions of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a commanding 4-1...
Nollywood Shines Bright: Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka Lead Nigeria’s Big AMVCA Wins.
The 11th AMVCA, held at Eko Hotels and Suites on May 10, 2025, showcased Nigeria’s storytelling prowess, drawing A‑list talent, industry leaders and packed audiences...
Nigeria’s Homegrown Oil Firms Ignite a New Era of Energy Independence.
Nigeria’s oil landscape is undergoing a transformative moment as domestic companies step confidently into roles long held by international giants. Over the past year, local...
Solar Leap Empowers Nigeria as Arnergy Secures $18M to Light the Nation
Investor confidence in Nigeria’s clean energy sector reached a new high as Arnergy, the country’s leading solar startup, closed an $18 million Series B funding...
Nigeria Powers Growth with $500m SPIN Irrigation and Power Initiative.
The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a $500 million World Bank–backed programme...
Nigeria’s Creative Sector Poised for Major Growth, Says House Speaker.
Nigeria’s creative industry stands on the brink of a jobs boom, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, told lawmakers in Abuja...
Digital-First Entry: Nigeria Introduces e-Visas and Retires Visa-On-Arrival.
Nigeria’s immigration system takes a major leap into the digital age as the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) roll out...
BoI Disburses N2.25bn to 16,696 MSMEs in Gombe State
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has disbursed N2.25 billion to support 16,696 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gombe State, as part of the...
Nigeria’s Kiki Iriafen Drafted Fourth Overall by Washington Mystics.
Last week, the Washington Mystics made history by selecting Nigerian-American forward Okikiola “Kiki” Iriafen with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft –...
Unilever Nigeria’s Q1 Profit Jumps to ₦5.6bn on Strong Revenue Growth.
Unilever Nigeria Plc kicked off 2025 on a high note, more than doubling its first-quarter after-tax profit to ₦5.55 billion—up from ₦3.36 billion a year...
Nigeria Powers Ahead with $500 Million Fund Igniting Renewable Energy Boom
Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward expanding access to clean energy with the launch of a $500 million Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Nigeria Fund....
Nigeria’s Digital Dawn: Equinix Commits $140 Million to Bridge the South’s Connectivity Gap.
Equinix, fresh off its $320 million acquisition of MainOne in 2022, has unveiled a $140 million investment plan to strengthen digital infrastructure across southern Nigeria....
Naira exchange rates April 2025
Parallell (Black) Market Rates – NGN/USD/GBP/EUR Date Naira/Dollar (NGN/USD)Buy/Sell Naira/Pound (NGN/GBP)Buy/Sell Naira/Euro (NGN/EUR)Buy/Sell April 30, 2025 1600 / 1610 2090 / 2120 1775 / 1800...
Flamingos Take Flight Toward Morocco U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team booked their place at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a disciplined 0-0 away draw in Blida, preserving a...
Nigeria’s QTech Games Powers Africa’s Gaming Revolution
QTech Games has clinched the Innovative Partner award at the 2025 Africa Gaming Expo Awards in Lagos, beating leading aggregation firms to secure recognition for...
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Soar to 1.79 Billion Dollars in Q1 2025 Fueling National Growth.
In an impressive display of resilience amid global trade tensions, Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $1.791 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24.75...
From Bonds to Business Growth Nigerian Banks Drive the Economy.
Nigeria’s nine listed banks turned to high-quality debt instruments in 2024, booking a combined ₦5.93 trillion from investment securities—roughly 40 percent of total interest income...
Manufacturers Lead Nigeria’s 2024 Dividend Payout Rankings.
In a year marked by economic headwinds and cautious corporate stewardship, Nigerian companies have struck markedly different notes in their dividend policies. While manufacturers have...
Full List of Early Winners at the 17th Headies Awards 2025
Introduction The 17th Headies Awards took center stage on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrating the remarkable achievements of talents across the Nigerian and African music...
World Bank Projects 3.6% Economic Growth for Nigeria in 2025
Nigeria’s Economy Expected to Expand Steadily Through 2027 The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.6% in 2025, following an estimated...
Nigeria Secures $1 Billion SINOMACH Partnership to Boost Local Sugar Production.
Nigeria has inked a landmark agreement with Chinese industrial giant SINOMACH to inject $1 billion into its sugar sector, aiming to slash imports and kickstart...
Mo Abudu Earns Time Magazine’s TIME100 Honor, Elevating African Voices on the Global Stage.
Media entrepreneur Mo Abudu, founder and CEO of EbonyLife Group, has earned a spot on TIME magazine’s prestigious TIME100 list, which celebrates the year’s most...