…their nails done," she said. Akindele explained that nail-making was only one of several businesses she ran while studying. She also sold cakes, worked as a makeup artist, designed costumes and sourced filming locations to earn a living. "I was selling cakes. Bimpe Onakoya, the talented makeup artist, was buying cakes…

…standard N100 notes The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, reaffirming that it remains legal tender and must be accepted for transactions across the country.The clarification follows reports that some Nigeri…

Bandits k!ll Katsina man after collecting ransom he delivered for release of his business associate Bandits have k!lled a Katsina man, Alhaji Muhammad Bala, popularly known as Baba Balan Illo, after collecting the ransom money he delivered for the release of his kidnapped friend and business associate. Security analyst…

…Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has threatened to revoke the operating licences of businesses linked to airport touting, saying investigations revealed that many of those engaged in illicit activities and touting at airports are not strangers but staff of agencies and concessionaires operating within the airport.…

…has engaged in willful deceitful actions designed to harm plaintiffs in their business," the new 13-page lawsuit obtained by Rolling Stone reads. In the case of Kris Kross, Dupri claims Sony hid royalties owed on Kris Kross' catalog for more than two decades. According to the complaint, Sony kept those funds in "a sepa…

…to Dimgba, Okumgba, who hails from Okrika Local Government Area, is an administrator, businessman and politician with experience in both public and political service. He said Okumgba has served as South-South Zonal Secretary and South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary of a political party, chaired the Appeal Committee fo…

…against counterfeit drinks, but a battle to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses and defend the country’s economic future. The recent efforts by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to rally regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders against illicit trade have come at a critical time.…

…an additional $46bn between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as part of its drive to accelerate industrialisation across Africa. The proposed Kenyan refinery reflects a growing recognition across Africa that local refining has become increasingly critical to energy security, foreign e…

…Africa. Speaking in a podcast that has since gone viral on social media, the billionaire businesswoman recounted how she built her career in global finance, beginning shortly after university. According to Rhodes, she had always been drawn to the financial industry. She disclosed that she has spent the last 16 to 17 ye…

…market and promoting a more transparent exchange rate system. Analysts say investors and businesses are closely monitoring foreign exchange inflows, crude oil earnings, and monetary policy decisions, as these factors continue to shape the naira’s performance. Exchange Rates for July 8, 2026 Official NFEM rate: ₦1,372.9…

…journey, Eboumbou said expanding energy access required more than financing businesses. "We realised very quickly that we needed to be more than just an investor. Building this market required us to combine catalytic capital with technical assistance, venture support, ecosystem development, and strategic partnerships.…

…services across the continent. "Our focus is on creating long-term value by balancing business growth with environmental responsibility, digital inclusion and socio-economic development," Taldar said. Beyond reducing diesel consumption, Airtel Africa said it recycled 94 per cent of the waste generated during the year a…

…airports under its control. Speaking with The PUNCH, FAAN's Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms Adebola Agunbiade, said the new platform was conceived to address long-standing operational challenges, including the absence of central coordination, inconsistent service delivery and security concerns affec…

…government at all levels to prioritise security and create an enabling environment for businesses and citizens to thrive. He said improved security would restore public confidence and contribute significantly to national development. The cleric also appealed for peaceful conduct during future elections, urging politici…

…sustainable jobs.” “Development is measured by outcomes. Are more people employed? Are businesses growing? Are young people finding opportunities at home? Is poverty reducing? These are the questions that matter. “Our challenge is not that Bayelsa lacks resources. Our challenge is that we have not consistently converte…

…una no vex o. Na content o. I no know say the thing go go viral. Since I start this corn business, I never make that kind of money. I make am na him I come dey under sun? Abeg I need help, make una help me.” The roasted corn seller first went viral after claiming she earned N2.5 million monthly from her business. In he…

…flourish and shared prosperity can be realised. "Nigeria is ready, Nigeria is open for business, Nigeria is investing in the future and together, let us build that future, powered by partnership, driven by innovation and sustained by the limitless potential of natural gas. "Every cubic foot of gas utilised domestically…

…areas where fibre networks remain scarce, while also attracting households and small businesses in cities looking for an alternative to terrestrial broadband providers. True scale demands moving beyond surface-level integrations to robust execution. We've filtered the noise out of Moonshot 2026, optimising the conferen…

…Farmsky Ventures, and Flowt spent the evening discussing the realities of building businesses in East Africa, away from formal presentations and panel discussions. Some of Delta40’s portfolio companies Big Cabal Media CEO Tomiwa Aladekomo (left) during an interview at Delta40 A HoneyCoin banner at the mixer. A section…

…and hard deadlines,” he said. The minister and the PSC have given SITA’s board 30 business days to submit a board-approved stabilisation and recovery plan, including a verified procurement backlog baseline. True scale demands moving beyond surface-level integrations to robust execution. We've filtered the noise out of…

…for payments and customer acquisition, lenders are now investing heavily in merchant businesses through their fintech subsidiaries to capture a larger share of merchant payments. "We aim to deploy 200,000 POS terminals nationwide, expanding last-mile access and enabling financial inclusion for micro-businesses and SMEs…

…such as the NCC, NITDA, and NDPC have begun to intersect, creating uncertainty for businesses over which agency has authority in certain areas. The ministry said it has established a Joint Technical Coordination Committee comprising representatives from the NCC, NITDA, and NDPC under the supervision of the Office of th…

…spent years building reliable, world-class data centres that allow banks and other businesses to host their systems in Nigeria.” He said Nigeria's data centre industry today is vastly different from what existed a decade ago. Nigeria now has about 26 data centre facilities, according to industry estimates compiled by T…

…of his life. He had been reading about Nigeria’s biggest banking chief executives and business leaders, trying to understand how they built companies that stretched beyond the country’s borders. He kept noticing one detail: nearly all of them had spent part of their lives abroad. Some had studied overseas. Others had w…

…By Efe Onodjae, Precious Enaike & Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS - RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation of container terminals in the area, saying the facilities have become the ma…