…and councillors. Nigerians are also well represented in information technology, law, banking and finance, and the police. Ambassador Dalhatu further stated that the diaspora is one of the four pillars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's agenda. He observed that diaspora remittances are now close to surpassing Nigeria's in…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Some Lagos residents are enjoying relief from falling rice prices, while others are paying more for their preferred brands as prices continue to move in different directions across markets.Traders and consumers wh…

…explained that he helped her secure a job at a financial firm and paid for her Chartered Banking classes, examinations and induction. Despite his significant investment in her growth, the man has not explicitly told her that he wants to date or marry her. Last month, she shared a photograph of herself with him on her i…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied 35,767 work permit applications from foreign nationals seeking permanent residency between April and June 2026, pushing the denial rate to appr…

*Flags sovereign debt exposure as banking sector risk *Calls for adequate capital, liquidity buffers, timely recognition of bad loans *Warns AI market correction could trigger wider global financial instability By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor, in Bangkok, Thailand The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ni…

…For many Nigerians, phones are used not only for communication but also for mobile banking, business transactions and point-of-sale services. The post Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economyThe Dangote Group expects the naira to trade at N1,330 per dollar in the fourth quarter of 2026, supported by rising foreign reserves, increased foreign investment and lower fuel import costs.The projection is cont…

…allowed to be a thing that the private sector should resolve. After all, when we had the banking crisis, federal government stepped in. We don’t need to have an aviation crisis before federal government should step in. While federal government is doing a lot on infrastructure and policy, there are specific challenges a…

…companies from conducting business with designated entities, potentially affecting banking, insurance and software services. However, shortly after announcing the measures, the US Treasury issued four general licences allowing certain transactions involving the court’s telecommunications, software, pension payments and…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Nigerian banks remain attractive employers for fresh graduates seeking well-paying jobs, career development and opportunities to build experience in the financial services industry.However, salaries vary across in…

…and challenges, particularly for young workers who constitute the future of the banking and insurance industries. Represented by an official in the ministry, Mrs Franca Shaahu, Mrs Badejo said among others: “Recapitalisation is reshaping the landscape of the banking and insurance industries across the financial sector.…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The cost of refilling a standard 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder varies significantly across Nigeria, with some households now paying more than ₦20,000 for a full refill.Recent market checks show that cooking gas pr…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The price of beans recorded a mixed movement in September 2026, with three of the four bean categories tracked falling compared with their August prices.The figures show that consumers buying Oloyin beans and Drum…

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…and evolving employment practices were reshaping the workplace, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors. Represented by a ministry official, Mrs Franca Shaabu, Badejo said the ministry would continue to engage critical stakeholders and push for the review of existing labour laws to make them compatible with e…

…Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.FCT, Abuja - Donald Duke, the former Cross River State governor and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, has said he would bring petrol prices down to around N300 p…

…widow has advised married couples to ensure their spouses have access to important banking information, after she spent more than eight months trying to access funds in her late husband's account. Sharing her experience online, the woman said her husband d!£d in January 2025, leaving about ₦395,000 in his bank account.…

…market distortions. The CBN official identified the Payments System Vision 2028 and the banking sector recapitalisation exercise as other reforms intended to strengthen the financial system. She said the apex bank would continue implementing reforms focused on price stability and financial system resilience while suppo…

…had expired. Instead, he received a 15-month federal prison sentence for violating banking laws. US District Judge Thomas Durkin described him during sentencing as a “serial child molester.” Hastert represented his Illinois district in the House from 1987 until 2007. He became Speaker following the turbulent exit of fe…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigerians living abroad sent $950 million in diaspora remittances through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, as the apex bank intensif…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Ikeja Electric (IE) has apologised to customers in parts of Lagos after five Band A electricity feeders failed to meet the minimum daily power supply requirement of 20 hours on September 30 and October 1, 2026.The…

…eight in every ten in-person digital payment transactions in Nigeria, with an agency banking network covering all 774 local government areas.Its blue point-of-sale terminals have become familiar tools for traders and businesses, supporting everyday payments and access to financial services.The recognition places Eniolo…

…Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Nigerians are getting some relief from the rising cost of food as prices of several popular staples fell across major markets in September 2026.A fresh survey of 67 food items across Mushin, Daleko, Mile 12 and Oy…

Badiru Aishat Olaitan graduated from Osun State University with a CGPA of 4.66/5.0, earning a First Class Honours degree in EconomicsThe 20-year-old won two awards at graduation, emerging as the best student in both her department and the Faculty of Social SciencesAishat revealed she switched from science to Economics …

…and investments in Nigeria.Beyond travel, drivers now include education, healthcare, banking options and ability to respond quickly to global opportunities.“Globally, we are seeing the same shift. Our clients are increasingly building multi-jurisdictional lives through alternative residence and citizenship, not simply…