Venezuela’s inflation hits world’s highest level at 475%
Venezuelan inflation soared to 475 per cent in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening of United States sanctions in the...
Stock market closes week with N119bn gain
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish momentum on Friday, March 6, 2026, closing the week on a positive note as investors gained N119...
Naira records two-week depreciation against dollar at official market
The naira further depreciated at the official market on Friday, March 6, 2026, trading at N1,393.25 against the United States dollar.
Data released by the...
Tinubu to military: We will prevail over insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians and members of the country’s armed forces that the nation will ultimately overcome insecurity, stressing that the...
Banking sector recapitalisation on track as deadline nears — CBN
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said the ongoing banking sector recapitalisation programme is progressing in line with the...
Court jails businesswoman nine months for N20m mortgage fraud
Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced a businesswoman, Ifeoma Joy Bogamhe, to nine months imprisonment...
Four ministers to exit Tinubu’s council
Fresh political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections may trigger changes in the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as some ministers are...
FG targets $1trn economy through funding for women-led businesses
The Federal Government has identified improved access to capital for women-led businesses as a key strategy to unlock Nigeria’s industrial growth and accelerate opportunities...
Petrol hits N995 as Dangote adjusts prices
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) gantry price to N995 per litre, marking a sharp N221 jump in just...
Leeds coach Farke fined, suspended for confronting EPL referee
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has been handed a one-match suspension and fined £8,000 for confronting match officials after his side’s Premier League loss...
