7 Facts about Nigeria’s Proposed Digital Public Infrastructure Regulation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), over the weekend, released the draft Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for public consultation. The Agency is also soliciting public comments and…
CBN Grants Final Licence to Ascensia Finance Company to Operate in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted final approval to Ascensia Finance Company Limited to commence operations as a licensed finance company in Nigeria. According to an official letter dated *April 10, 2025, obtained by *Nairametrics, the…
Oil palm growers to replant 1.5m hectares on rising appetite
Oil palm growers are planning to replant 1.5 million hectares of land over the next five years across the 27 oil palm producing states in Nigeria. This is targeted at leveraging the rising local and global palm oil demand and driving foreign exchange…
Lagos Green Line: How the $3 billion rail project will transform Marina to Lekki corridor
The Island part of Lagos has long been plagued by the challenges of traffic congestion, with key routes such as Ozumba Mbadiwe, Ahmadu Bello Way, and the Lekki-Epe Expressway often choked with vehicles. The rapid growth of the city, paired with limited…
BREAKING: Nigeria signs ECOWAS Tariff Offers under AfCFTA to boost regional trade
Nigeria has officially gazetted and transmitted the ECOWAS Schedule of Tariff Offers for Trade in Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to the AfCFTA Secretariat. This move comes ahead of the 16th Council of Ministers Meeting on…
Career Catfishing: The Deception Undermining the Modern Job Market
Have you ever started a new job only to realize it’s nothing like the glowing description you were promised? Or maybe you’ve worked alongside someone whose skills don’t quite match the accolades on their résumé? Welcome to the world of career…
TOP 7 NIGERIAN STOCKS PERFORMING IN 2025-HOW YOU CAN OWN A SHARE
The Nigerian stock market can seem intimidating. All those charts, tickers, and financial jargon make it feel like it’s reserved for experts. But in reality, investing in stocks doesn’t have to be complicated—and 2025 is proving to be an exciting year…
FG Inaugurates New Board at Galaxy Backbone
In a landmark step toward accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Federal Government has formally inaugurated the newly reconstituted Board of Directors of Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB). The inauguration ceremony, held at the…
Enugu: EERC Issues Fresh 5MW Power License
In yet another milestone in its regulatory efforts to boost electricity supply in the state, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a 5MW power generation license to Tempo Power Solutions Ltd to set up a gas-fired plant. This brings…
How FMN PFI is Driving Sustainable Food Systems in Nigeria
Innovation is the backbone of sustainable food systems, and for four years, the FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI) has been at the forefront of championing groundbreaking ideas in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Launched by Flour Mills of Nigeria…
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