Nigeria

Rivers State Ministry of Transport Extends Deadline for Painting Commercial Vehicles In a move that demonstrates responsiveness to the plight of local transport operators, the Rivers State Ministry of Transport has officially announced an extension of the deadline for the painting of all commercial vehicles and tricycles (popularly known as Keke) operating within the state. […]

Uber’s decision to exit Nigeria adds another prominent multinational to the growing list of foreign businesses that have either left the country, sold their local operations, or significantly changed their business models since 2023. The departure of the ride-hailing giant is not an isolated event; rather, it serves as a stark indictment of the macroeconomic […]

In a bid to reinforce its commitment to secure, reliable, and accessible digital banking, leading fintech platform PalmPay has launched its new customer-centric campaign, ‘PalmPay Dey For You’. This initiative comes at a crucial time when conversations surrounding the safety, stability, and regulatory compliance of financial institutions in Nigeria are taking center stage. With millions […]

For a Nigerian student, a scholarship can mean more than money. It can mean staying in school when a family is struggling to pay fees. It can mean being able to concentrate on lectures instead of worrying about how the next semester will be funded. For some families, it can be the difference between a […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened the registration portal for its highly anticipated Digital Training Academy (DTA). This initiative is designed to offer citizens access to free, high-quality training in essential digital skills, preparing them to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving, technology-driven global economy. Hosted on the official domain of the Federal Ministry […]

Abuja Flood Submerges Homes of Kano Deputy Gov, Ex-IG as Residents Blame Senator-Linked Estate A devastating flood has swept through an upscale neighborhood in Abuja, submerging the residences of prominent Nigerians, including the Deputy Governor of Kano State and a former Inspector General of Police. The disaster, which has left properties worth millions of Naira […]

UBA, Mikano Motors Ease Vehicle Ownership With Auto Financing Scheme In a major move to make vehicle ownership more accessible to Nigerians, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has joined forces with Mikano Motors to launch a strategic auto financing scheme. Operating under the theme ‘Drive Your Dream Today’, the collaborative initiative […]

The Chief Executive Officer of E-doc Online, Tunde Ogundipe, has warned that Nigeria’s efforts to expand access to consumer credit could stall unless the country addresses its critical deficit in credit data. Speaking on the federal government’s recent loan and credit initiatives, Ogundipe emphasized that the lack of robust, centralized, and reliable credit histories remains […]

Every enduring institution’s defining story is rarely written in seasons of prosperity. It is forged in uncertainty, when leadership must choose between what is expedient and what is right. For GodMade Homes Limited (GMH Luxury), that defining moment came not with a landmark development or its eleventh anniversary, but in boardroom deliberations during one of […]

Misplaced Priorities? Niger State Spends N2.7 Billion on Allowances, Just N50 Million on Water A recent budget performance report from Niger State has sparked widespread outrage, revealing a stark disparity in the state government’s spending priorities. During the first six months of the fiscal year, the administration allocated a staggering N2.7 billion to honorariums and […]

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially signed key regulatory documents under Nigeria’s National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI). This landmark regulatory milestone is set to fundamentally reshape the country’s digital landscape, positioning Nigeria as a premier destination for global data center and artificial intelligence (AI) investments while strictly safeguarding national data sovereignty. Securing […]

Nigeria’s staggering housing deficit is no secret. With a shortfall of approximately 20 million homes, most discussions naturally focus on speed—how quickly we can lay bricks and mortar to shelter a rapidly growing population. However, viewing housing merely as a social welfare challenge misses a far more transformative truth: Nigeria’s housing strategy is not just […]