59 m. ago Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window

Tribune Online Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window The Nigerian naira faced mixed fortunes on Wednesday, April 3, 2025, depreciating at the official market while remaining stable on the parallel window. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the local currency closed at N1,552.53 per US dollar, down from Tuesday’s rate of N1,531.25/US$. However, at the parallel market, the naira held firm […] Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Investments & Securities Act 2025 To Stimulate Economic Growth – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Investments and Securities Act 2025 is a game changer that has the strong potential for stimulating growth for the Nigerian capital market and the economy. The director-general of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stated this during an interview in Abuja on some of the highlights of […]

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3 h. ago Gov Lawal Promises Revenue Boost As Security Improves In Zamfara C

Governor of Zamfara State Dauda Lawal has assured that the state’s revenue will increase following significant improvements in security across the state. The governor made the pronouncement when he visited the sites and mining factories in the Anka and Maru local government areas of the state. In a statement, the governor’s spokesman, Suleiman Bala Idris […]

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9 h. ago Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty

Tribune Online Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty "My biggest fear is sitting at home doing nothing," she admits. A conversation she once had with a tricycle driver haunts her. "The man studied Accounting, but because of the bad economy Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Global Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of economic ‘spiral of doom’

President Donald Trump's new tariffs sent shockwaves through global financial markets on Thursday, with the dollar and U.S. stocks. read more Global Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of economic ‘spiral of doom’

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13 h. ago NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares

Tribune Online NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares At the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, the equities market extended its downward trend this month, as the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.02 per cent to 105,525.26 basis points. NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Fidson proposes N1 final dividend as full year profit soars to N5.77bn

Fidson Healthcare Plc has for the period ended December 31, 2024 proposed a final dividend of N1 per 50 kobo read more Fidson proposes N1 final dividend as full year profit soars to N5.77bn

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16 h. ago Global AI market to reach $4.8trn by 2033, impact 40% of jobs

The global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion — roughly the size of Germany’s economy — by 2033, the UN said Thursday, warning nearly half of jobs worldwide could be affected. While AI is transforming economies and creating vast opportunities, the technology also risks deepening existing inequalities, the UN trade and development Read More

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17 h. ago Nexus Soccer Academy partners with Austrian club for football growth

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Nexus Soccer Academy in Kano State has signed a deal with SK Bischofshofen from Austria to boost football development. The agreement focuses on growing the sport in Nigeria. Jamil Abdussalam signed for Nexus Soccer Academy, while Patrick Reiter signed for SK Bischofshofen. Both leaders sealed the partnership officially. Abdussalam shared a […] The post Nexus Soccer Academy partners with Austrian club for football growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Konga Recalls Predicting Success Of Burna Boy Who Then Laughed At His Comment

Nigerian singer Konga has shared the prophecy he gave Afrobeat artist Burna Boy years ago, before he rose to fame. In a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, shared on X on Wednesday, Konga recalled his encounter with Burna Boy during the artist’s early struggles to break into the music scene. Konga stated that […] The post Konga Recalls Predicting Success Of Burna Boy Who Then Laughed At His Comment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago AMCON receives huge boost, as Arik Air airlifts 2.2m passengers in 2024, operates 10,699 Flights – NCAA Report

Arik Air in 2024, airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the read more AMCON receives huge boost, as Arik Air airlifts 2.2m passengers in 2024, operates 10,699 Flights – NCAA Report

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18 h. ago Institute unveils committee to boost professional services in Africa

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria has unveiled a Scientific Induction Committee on Thursday in its bid to pave way for professionalism and standardisation in Africa. This was done during a virtual event on Thursday, themed “Mainstreaming Sustainability in Africa: Professionalism, Standardisation, and Capabilities.” The event brought together scholars, industry leaders, and sustainability professionals to Read More

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19 h. ago NAFDAC reopens Onitsha’s drug market after regulatory crackdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday announced that it had reopened the Bridgehead read more NAFDAC reopens Onitsha’s drug market after regulatory crackdown

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20 h. ago West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

Samuel Agbeluyi, current president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has been elected as the president of read more West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report

Corporates charged to explore opportunities We want to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse- Remita By Henry Uche Poised to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse, Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), in a report from a survey titled Unlocking the Power of AI in Nigeria’s Fintech Sector, said Nigeria’s AI market is projected to reach USD $434.4 […] The post Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Pikka Exchange Nigeria’s Number One Platform for Seamless Crypto

Tribune Online Pikka Exchange Nigeria’s Number One Platform for Seamless Crypto-to-Naira Conversion In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT) have become significant assets for individuals and businesses alike. However, converting these digital currencies into usable cash — particularly in Naira — often poses a challenge. Enter Pikka Exchange, a revolutionary platform committed to making crypto-to-Naira transactions seamless, secure, and rewarding […] Pikka Exchange Nigeria’s Number One Platform for Seamless Crypto-to-Naira Conversion Tribune Online

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24 h. ago US stock futures plummet as investors react to Trump’s tariffs 

Tribune Online US stock futures plummet as investors react to Trump’s tariffs  The impact was quickly felt across global markets. Asian stocks mostly sank on Thursday morning, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp reaction.  US stock futures plummet as investors react to Trump’s tariffs  Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Global markets plunge as Trump’s tariffs trigger trade war fears

Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a “haymaker” blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation. Tokyo’s Nikkei led an Asian selloff, collapsing more than four percent, while US futures plunged, safe haven gold hit Read More

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27 h. ago AbdulRazaq Celebrates As Aviation College Graduates 19 Military, Civilian Pilots

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has emphasised the role of discipline and teamwork in success stories as the International Aviation College Ilorin graduated 19 student pilots, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Ilorin, Governor AbdulRazaq called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. Represented by the […]

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29 h. ago W’Bank lends Nigeria $1.08bn for education, nutrition, economic boost

The World Bank has approved three financing operations totalling $1.08bn to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The statement read, “The Read More

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