Naira Depreciates to ₦1,415/$ in Parallel Market
The Nigerian currency, the naira, has depreciated to ₦1,415 per dollar in the parallel market, reflecting sustained pressure in the country’s foreign exchange space. Findings from currency traders indicate that…
Nigeria Records Sharp Drop in Solar Panel Imports – NBS
Nigeria has recorded a significant decline in solar panel imports, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), highlighting a shift in the country’s renewable energy market and policy direction.…
FG Opens Applications for ₦1bn MSME Grants from April 7 to May 7
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for over ₦1 billion in grants under the 2026 National MSME Awards, aimed at boosting micro, small and medium…
Tinubu Seeks National Assembly Approval to Raise 2026 Budget by ₦9tn
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to approve a ₦9 trillion upward revision of the 2026 federal budget, increasing the proposed spending plan from ₦58.4…
Nigeria’s Anti‑Money Laundering Rules Ranked Among World’s Most Compliant
Nigeria’s updated anti‑money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorism financing (CFT) regulatory framework has earned global recognition for meeting and, in some areas, exceeding international compliance standards. The country’s financial regulators, led…
Court Defers El‑Rufai’s Bail Hearing to Wednesday
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The hearing was paused on Tuesday amid…
Gawuna Dumps APC Amid Growing Political Realignments in Kano
Former Kano State governorship candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a fresh wave of political realignments in the state. In a…
Tax Filing Deadline: What Nigerian Income Earners Must Know
As the March 31 deadline for filing annual tax returns closes, many Nigerian taxpayers remain unclear about the process despite new legal requirements under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. The…
Gawuna Resigns as FMBN Governing Board Chairman
Former Kano State Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has resigned as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). Gawuna, who was also the governorship…
Plateau Governor Visits Angwan Rukuba, Vows Justice
The Plateau governor Angwan Rukuba visit took place in Jos North after a deadly attack left several residents dead and others injured. Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited the affected community to…
