Why World Bank pulled $718m Nigeria power funding
Nigeria’s electricity sector has suffered a major setback following the joint decision by the Federal Government and the World Bank read more Why World Bank pulled $718m Nigeria power funding
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NAICOM grants operating licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech for innovation
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has formally granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, marking a significant milestone read more NAICOM grants operating licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech for innovation
LPG prices spike as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a major spike in prices for LPG, a key clean cooking fuel in parts of Africa.
FRC laments shortage of actuarial scientists, takes awareness to school
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has lamented shortage of certified Actuarial scientists, expanding awareness to secondary schools for young read more FRC laments shortage of actuarial scientists, takes awareness to school
ASUU warns of fresh crisis over unimplemented 2025 agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos Branch, on Monday warned that Nigerian public universities may be read more ASUU warns of fresh crisis over unimplemented 2025 agreement
Agriculture, telecoms, trade lead as Nigeria’s GDP drops to 3.89% in Q1
Nigeria’s economy growth dropped by 4.22% to 3.89% in real terms in the first quarter of 2026. The National Bureau read more Agriculture, telecoms, trade lead as Nigeria’s GDP drops to 3.89% in Q1
Africa's place in a shifting world order
As global power dynamics shift and competition for resources intensifies, Africa is emerging as a strategic economic partner rather than a peripheral player. From critical minerals to infrastructure and energy, five key sectors are poised to benefit as the continent leverages its growing geopolitica
Africa's Financial Sovereignty Begins with Lowering the Cost of Capital
Africa's next phase of growth will not be determined only by the scale of its opportunity, but by the terms on which it can finance that opportunity.
Ebola is a national security test, not a distraction
Perhaps understandably, Nigeria’s attention is consumed by the politics of 2027, personal safety, economic issues and the daily grind of read more Ebola is a national security test, not a distraction
BusinessDay 26th May 2026
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