By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), with support from the German Government and the European Union (EU), on Tuesday inaugurated the National Guidelines for Interconnecting Solar Mini-Grids to Distribution Networks in Abuja. The initiative, implemented through the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), is expected to strengthenContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Dr Chris Ndibe, former General Manager of the Calabar Free Trade Zone, has called for the urgent review of Nigeria’s Free Zones Act, describing it as outdated and unsuitable for current economic realities in the country. He made the call in Abuja at the launch of twoContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye A former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Malam Lamido Yuguda, has called on the government to align Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with monetary policy objectives to achieve better economic outcomes. Yuguda, currently Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), made the call atContinue Reading
Empowering the Last Mile: How OPay Is Expanding Financial Access Across Nigeria By James Abiodun In a small community market in northern Nigeria, a trader receives payment for goods through a mobile transfer instead of cash. In a rural town in the South-West, a young Point-of-Sale (PoS) agent helps residentsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Free Trade Zones (FTZs) are essential to driving Nigeria’s industrialisation and maximising gains from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). An expert, Dr Chris Ndibe, said this at the launch of his books, “Reimagining Free Trade Zones in Nigeria” and “Accelerating Growing Economies Through Free TradeContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has commended the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for restoring airtime credit services across major networks. Mr Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of ALTON, said this in a statement on Monday, describing the commission’s suspension of Digital, Electronic,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The capital market has taken a major step forward with the shift to a T+1 settlement cycle, a reform expected to make trading faster, smoother and more aligned with global practice. With the change effective from June 1, investors will now see their transactions completed within oneContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has urged African countries to move beyond pilot programme initiatives and focus on scaling up successful development models across the continent. Dr Jide Okeke, Director of Regional Programmes at the Regional Bureau for Africa, UNDP advocated this at the ongoing 2026Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The equities market sustained its positive momentum in May, with investors gaining N4.514 trillion as renewed buying interest in financial services and consumer goods stocks lifted overall market performance. Market capitalisation rose by 2.89 per cent to close at N160.508 trillion in May, compared with N155.994 trillionContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Executive Director and Convener of PowerUp Nigeria, Adetayo Adegbemle, has expressed worry over the rising wave of vandalism targeting Nigeria’s power infrastructure. Adegbemle said this during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He said the challenge posed a major threatContinue Reading
