By Taiye Olayemi The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the rapid growth of stablecoin usage in Nigeria as a new channel for cross-border payments. The IMF said digital assets linked to the U.S. dollar were easing payment challenges but creating fresh regulatory concerns. Continue Reading
By Tunmise Omosofe and Vivian Ahanmisi No fewer than 150 Lagos public primary school physical education teachers and games masters received Olympic values education training to promote excellence, respect and friendship among young pupils. President, Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph, said that Lagos was theContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed 83 billion dollars to Nigeria since inception, with a significant share invested in Lagos, as the city secured hosting rights for the next Intra-African Trade Fair. The Executive Vice-President, Afreximbank, Kanayo Awani, made this known on Monday atContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike Governors of Abia, Imo, Nasarawa and Plateau states on Monday showcased investment opportunities across key sectors at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit, seeking capital to accelerate economic growth. The governors, who presented investment opportunities at the two-day summit with the theme, “Lagos Business Gateway to Africa”,Continue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday sealed the Lagos office of CASCO Electronics Co. Ltd. over alleged refusal to honour regulatory summons and compliance directives issued in connection with a consumer complaint Mrs Olubunmi Otti, South-West Zonal Coordinator, FCCPC, said during the enforcementContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike Lagos, June 8, 2026 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu on Monday highlighted Lagos’ role in Nigeria’s economy, saying the state remained a major driver of investment, innovation and economic growth. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Monday while delivering the keynote addressContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the Lagos office of PWAN MAX Property and Business Solutions Ltd. over alleged non-compliance with a regulatory directive linked to consumer complaints on unallocated plots of land. Mrs Olubunmi Otti, South-West Zonal Coordinator, FCCPC, during the enforcement exerciseContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Lagos is Africa’s foremost investment gateway, offering unparalleled opportunities for trade, innovation, infrastructure development and economic expansion across the continent. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the opening of the third edition of Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 where government officials, investors, development partners and businessContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor, the Igba of Warri Kingdom, has called on the Federal Government to ensure the protection of Itsekiri people over alleged tensions in Warri, Delta. Lori-Ogbebor made the call at a news conference on Friday in Lagos while addressing concerns over the controversy surrounding theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Wema Bank has named 10-year-old Chimamanda Ozoakpata as the winner of its 2026 One-Day Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) Children’s Day initiative. The bank disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the initiative formed part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. Ozoakpata, Head GirlContinue Reading
