…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Recent flight disruptions that left passengers stranded, particularly in Abuja, have been linked to unpaid debts owed by some airlines to aviation fuel marketers.Passengers booked on Air Peace…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Crude oil supplies to Nigerian domestic refineries increased significantly in August 2026, as local processing facilities received an average of 683,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to the…

…banks hit over N20 trillion in earnings. Alliance/Contributorshould actually support MSMEs and agriculture through direct lending,” he said, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria to enforce measures designed to improve credit access for these productive sectors.Nigerian banks with highest-paid CEOsLegit.ng earlier r…

…the government to channel subsidy savings into transport, energy, food security and MSMEsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Motorists across Nigeria are now paying as much as N1,450 per litre at filling stations following another round of petrol price increases, with the Centre for the…

…Enterprise Development Agency, with a mandate to coordinate and strengthen support for MSMEs across the state. The agency is expected to promote entrepreneurship, facilitate access to business opportunities and strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized businesses to expand, create jobs and contribute more to th…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in the country.The compa…

…facility management structures and selecting prospective manufacturers, processors and MSMEs. The second phase will involve bringing businesses into the hub, commencing production and introducing ITF-backed training programmes, while subsequent expansion will focus on infrastructure upgrades, additional investment and…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Federal Government has attracted more than $2 billion in investments for the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and related value chains as it intensifies efforts to…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to increase the domestic use of gas, reduce gas flaring and ensure that the country’s vast gas reserves…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Petrol depot prices increased in most major Nigerian markets between Monday, August 17 and Friday, August 21, 2026, as rising international crude prices and supply concerns linked to the Strait…

Nigerian MSMEs can apply for N13 million in funding through the CREM's Endowment Trust Grant Programme15 selected businesses will receive grants and business training to enhance operations and growthApplication deadline for the GETGP is August 20, 2026, urging eligible entrepreneurs to act promptlyPAY ATTENTION: Mark L…

…dependence on imports. The report stated, “BOI is channelling 35 per cent of funding to MSMEs, 80 per cent of Large Enterprise funding to priority sectors, 30 per cent of all large-enterprise funding to infrastructure, 15 per cent to women, 20 per cent of MSME funding to youth, 10 per cent to green projects, 15 per cen…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced the reopening of three Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds worth a combined N1.1 trillion for sub…

…this initiative will provide affordable clean energy solutions to one million Nigerian MSMEs. “Imagine one million businesses operating with lower production costs. Imagine millions of entrepreneurs reinvesting their savings into business expansion. Imagine increased productivity across every sector of our economy. Ima…

…alongside expanded access to affordable finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the twin reforms are critical to removing trade barriers and accelerating regional economic integration in West Africa. The resolutions were adopted at the close of the […] The post ECOWAS parliament backs customs ha…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Governor Dauda Lawal has announced plans to revive Zamfara State's textile industry, cotton ginneries and oil mills as part of a broader strategy to generate thousands of jobs and stimulat…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The cost of eating a healthy diet in Nigeria rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with households in some southern states facing significantly higher food bills than those in the north.A…

…opportunities created by AfCFTA become practical realities for businesses, particularly MSMEs, women-owned enterprises and young entrepreneurs across the continent,” she said.

…Federal Government's economic support programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).The initiative is implemented by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI).The programme is backed by a ₦50 billion fund designed to support up to one million nano…

…removal of trade barriers hindering the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across West Africa after traders and manufacturers decried persistent border bottlenecks, harassment and limited access to finance despite the bloc’s free movement protocols. The […] The post ECOWAS Parliament pushes removal o…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Lagos State Government has launched its 2026 skills development programme for tradesmen and artisans, targeting 1,200 beneficiaries in an eight-week initiative designed to boost productivit…

…loan applicationThe Non-Interest Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) supports households and MSMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This loan finances essential assets for small businesses.Maximum facility amount: N2,500,000.00Tenure: 3 yearsMoratorium: 6 months (grace period before repayment starts)There are two categori…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Nigeria’s broad money supply increased to N133.25 trillion in June 2026, rising from N129.21 trillion in May, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintained its benchmark Monetary Policy…

…policy reforms to unlock the growth potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), warning that millions of businesses across West Africa remain trapped in the informal sector with limited access to finance, markets and legal protection. The call was made on Monday at the opening of a joint committee meeting…

…Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Nigeria has ranked as the best-performing country in West Africa for online gambling regulation, according to the first continent-wide assessment of the sector, published by Gaming Compliance I…