Economy World News Naira strengthens slightly: Dollar falls to ₦1601.85 in black market — 0.51% decrease April 29, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Dollar Sells at ₦1601.85 — a 0.51% Drop from Yesterday As of 29th April 2025, the Nigerian Naira experienced a modest strengthening in the parallel market, with the dollar selling…
Economy Fitch upgrades Lagos, 3 other states to stable outlook April 28, 2025 Friday Omosola Lagos State has received a significant boost to its economic reputation, as Fitch Ratings upgraded its Long-Term Foreign and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) from ‘B-’ to ‘B’. In a…
Economy Cyber slavery on rise: FG issues fresh warning to Nigerians April 28, 2025 Friday Omosola The Federal Government (FG) has sounded the alarm over an escalating wave of cyber slavery affecting parts of West Africa. This warning follows revelations by the United States Federal Bureau…
Economy CBN gov cites inflation as Nigeria’s greatest economic challenge April 28, 2025 Damilola The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has identified inflation as the greatest threat to the economic well-being of Nigerians.
Economy World News Naira weakens further, dollar sells at ₦1607.72 today April 28, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Nigerian Naira continued its struggle against major global currencies today, with the black-market exchange rate for the U.S. dollar increase further reflecting persistent economic pressures and foreign exchange supply shortages.…
Economy World News Naira under pressure as dollar trades at ₦1,605 in black market today April 27, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Dollar to Naira exchange rate continues to capture the attention of businesses, investors, and individuals across Nigeria amid ongoing foreign exchange challenges. As of April 27, 2025, the black-market…
Economy Shettima rallies global partners to boost Nigeria’s HCD April 27, 2025 Friday Omosola Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for enhanced international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of…
Economy Shettima hails UBA’s innovation, endurance April 26, 2025 Friday Omosola Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for its outstanding record of innovation, growth in emerging markets, and sustained excellence over the past 75 years.…
Economy World News PE Executive charged in shocking sexual assault case April 25, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A former private equity executive and licensed attorney has been indicted on 116 counts following revelations that he transformed his luxury Midtown Manhattan apartment into a dungeon of sexual violence,…
Economy Shettima calls for stronger synergy to harness Nigeria’s skills potential April 25, 2025 Friday Omosola Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for greater collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to unlock Nigeria’s full potential in skills development. He emphasised that a united national strategy…
