Ibadan Set for Indigenous Language Business Pitching Contest, N1 Million Grant Up for Grabs
Innovation is taking a cultural twist as the Indigenous Language Business Pitching Contest returns, this time, shining its spotlight on Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The contest, powered by the Inspire for Impact Initiative, is offering N1 million in…
SAFE Summit 5.0 Unveils Roadmap for Financing and Market Growth in Nigerian Agribusiness
The Speak Agriculture for the Future Economy (SAFE) Summit, organised by Postagvest Solutions Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through strategic collaboration, innovative financing, and sustainable…
Childcare Crisis Costs Africa Billions, Study Finds: Economists Urge Governments to Invest in Care Economy
The absence of affordable, quality childcare is costing Sub-Saharan Africa dearly. In 2022 alone, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria lost billions in potential income as millions of employable mothers were forced out of the workforce, according to new…
Explained: Key Things to Know About Nigeria’s New Tax Regime Set for 2026
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has shed light on the new tax framework expected to take effect in 2026, assuring Nigerians at home and abroad that the reforms are designed to promote fairness, eliminate double taxation, and…
Nigeria Slips to 18th in Africa’s Investment Attractiveness Ranking as Seychelles, Mauritius Lead
Nigeria has fallen to 18th in Africa’s investment attractiveness rankings. The country took the drop in the latest Where to Invest in Africa 2025 report, jointly published by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science…
Presidency Dismisses World Bank’s 139 Million Poverty Estimate
It’s extraneous. The Nigerian government has branded the World Bank recent figures a ‘lie’ Nigeria’s presidency has rejected the World Bank’s recent claim that 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty, describing the figure as…
Cooking Gas Prices Skyrocket Despite NBS Reported Cost Drop
Despite government data showing a decline in cooking gas prices, residents across Lagos and Ogun states are battling one of the steepest hikes in recent months, with households enduring long queues and soaring costs. Recent figures from the National…
Vivajets Secures $10m Aviation Deal with TLG, Wema
In a significant boost for Nigeria’s aviation sector, TLG Capital has closed a $10 million financing facility for VivaJets, a subsidiary of Falcon Aerospace Limited, in collaboration with Wema Bank. The transaction, described by both parties as the first…
Naira Ranked Among Africa’s Weakest Currencies in September 2025
The latest Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025 has placed the Nigerian Naira among Africa’s weakest currencies, highlighting ongoing pressure on the economy despite signs of easing inflation. The currency calculator, powered by the Open…
Innovation at Risk: U.S. Startups Fear Brain Drain Under Trump’s New H-1B Policy
Startups across the United States are on edge after President Donald Trump signed an executive order last Friday imposing a staggering $100,000 (£74,000) fee on applications for H-1B visas — the programme that allows skilled foreign workers to contribute…