Pension assets close 2025 at historic N27.45tn high
Nigeria’s pension fund assets closed 2025 at a historic high of , consolidating the steady growth recorded through the final quarter of the year, according to the unaudited pension funds…
Dangote, NNPC ink gas agreements to boost output
Three subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant and Dangote Cement Plc have sealed Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National…
World Bank’s Nigeria Portfolio Hits $16bn Amid Efforts to Accelerate Growth, Job Creation
The World Bank yesterday put its total ongoing, approved development projects and lending operations in the country at over $16 billion spread across several interventions including education, health, social protection,…
REA Delivers 100kWp Mini-Grid in Damau Village, Delivers Clean Energy, Stable Water to over 2,500 Residents
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani (3rd from left) with the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Dr Abba Aliyu (4th from left) at the commissioning…
The Nigeria Prizes Open for Entries with focus on AI, Poetry & Documentary Filmmaking
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigeria Prizes competition officially kicked off on Sunday with Call for Entries for the 2026 cycle. This year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and…
Arthur Steven Projects 45.9% Gain for Nigerian Equities In 2026
…Says Pre-Election Liquidity, Dangote IPOs To Reshape Nigerian MaMarket BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Olatunde Amolegbe The Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited and former president of Chartered Institute of…
NNPCL Unveils Gas Master Plan 2.0
...Milestone Represents Nigeria’s Dev’t Aspirations, Says Ekpo BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye; Chairman of the Oil Producers Trade…
Moniepoint celebrates decade of impact
...disburses over ₦1 Tri to empower small businesses in 2025 BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Moniepoint Inc., Nigeria's definitive platform for small businesses and Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, today released its 2025…
Changing the Narrative: Dr. David Olofu Unveils 12-Point Agenda for Benue South in Lagos Consultative Meeting
By Godwin Anyebe The quest for a paradigm shift in the representation of the Benue South Senatorial District gained significant momentum today as sons and daughters of the…
Reps to Probe Alleged Discriminatory Recruitment Practices at Unical Teaching Hospital
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Rt. Hon. Idu Igariwey Enwo The House of Representatives on Thursday, January 29, 2026, moved to investigate allegations of discriminatory recruitment practices at the University of Calabar…
PenCom, PFAs Unveil Data Recapture Self-Service Platform Feb 1
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Pension Commission (PenCom), in collaboration with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), is set launch a self-service online data recapture application known as the Data Recapture Self-Service…
LIRS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FILING OF ANNUAL RETURNS TO FEBRUARY 7, 2026
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by one week, from February 1 to February 7,…
Why Access Champions Africa’s Biggest Race
On a particular Saturday each February, before dawn breaks over Lagos and thousands of participants prepare for the event, the city is filled with an unmistakable sense of anticipation. Roads…
The Nigeria Prizes Rebrand Wth New Visual Identities
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L–R: Dr. Sophia Horsfall, GM, External Relations & Sustainable Development, NLNG; Prof. Barth Nnaji, Advisory Board Chairman, The Nigerian Prize for Science & Innovation; Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo,…
PenCom Increases NSITF Pensions by 1,173%, Pays ₦8.70bn Arrears to 2,116 Retirees
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI DG, PenCom The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved an upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), increasing their…
Shell Eyes $20b Investment In Nigeria, Expands Gas Supply To NLNG
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Shell has announced plans to invest up to $20 billion in Nigeria while expanding gas supply to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). The Chief Executive Officer…
NMDPRA Assures Decline In Prices Petrol, Diesel, LPG
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has assured that the prices of petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will continue to decline nationwide,…
Private sector leads as pension contributions hit N1.318tn
Total pension contributions reached in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, driven primarily by stronger inflows from the private sector. An analysis…
DisCos reject FG’s free meter plan
Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke…
Unitrust Insurance Pays Courtesy Visit to NCRIB, Reaffirms Industry Partnership and Growth Trajectory
L-R: Mr. Dele Oyetunji, Chief Marketing Officer, Unitrust Insurance Co. Ltd: Mr. Rotimi Adewole Vice President; NCRIB, Mrs. Olufunke Adenusi mni; Deputy President, Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, President NCRIB; Mr. Adedayo…
