Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Bank audit executives and Wema Bank warned that AI-enabled fraud, deepfakes and data breaches require stronger governance and internal controls. They called for closer cooperation among banks, regulators, technology firms and law enforcement.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Four members of one family died after heavy rain triggered a landslide that undermined an elevated water tank in Nenwenta, Enugu State. A four-year-old child was rescued alive, while damaged access roads complicated emergency response.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
NSIA and Africa50 launched a $300m fund for mini-grids and standalone solar systems in underserved Nigerian communities. The vehicle is intended to mobilise private capital and reduce reliance on expensive self-generation.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The naira appreciated by 1.46% on average in August to N1,353.41 per dollar as official-market inflows and turnover increased. Analysts said sustained dollar supply will be necessary to preserve the improvement.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Officials may close the Lagos section of the coastal highway after extensive vandalism and unsafe driving on the active construction corridor. About 150 signs and five kilometres of fencing were reported removed.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
LECON Finance Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Bank of Industry (BOI), has been assigned ‘B’ long-term and ‘B’ short-term issuer credit ratings by S&P Global Ratings, with a Stable Outlook, underscoring the leasing company’s strategic importance within the BOI Group and expectations of…
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Access Bank Plc has appointed Ifedayo Olaniyi Orimoloye as Executive Director, Risk Management, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s foreign exchange supply rose by 20.5 per cent to $8.94bn in 2025 from $7.43bn in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Organised private sector leaders and economists have asked the Federal Government to bar foreign nationals from last-mile retail trading, warning that unchecked entry of Chinese traders into Nigerian markets could wipe out the small businesses that anchor the economy.
The Punch · a month ago · 14 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Bitget Wallet has integrated Reality, a regulated tokenised asset issuance protocol, giving users access to more than 1,700 tokenised US stocks and exchange-traded funds from within the wallet.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited has appointed public-private partnership and infrastructure specialist Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi as Chief Operating Officer, as the company advances the development and management of the Benin-Asaba highway corridor.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Optimus Bank has mobilised its employees, volunteers and community stakeholders for a beach clean-up exercise at a beach space in Lekki, Lagos, off the Coastal Road, as part of efforts to tackle coastal pollution.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Most solar streetlights on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway’s Longbridge have been removed by suspected vandals, leaving large sections dark again. Officials said there is no confirmed replacement plan until stronger protection is arranged.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the ongoing initial public offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is not intended to raise money but to create wealth by allowing ordinary Nigerians to own stakes in the business.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Edible-oil tanker drivers said they would begin a strike on September 22 over a union jurisdiction dispute. They warned that a prolonged stoppage could disrupt food-oil supplies and raise prices, while also seeking dedicated food-grade tankers.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Enugu Air will begin twice-weekly direct flights between Enugu and Douala on September 23. The new route gives travellers from Lagos and Abuja connecting access through Enugu and expands regional business links.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Private-sector credit rose by N1.13tn in August to N84.55tn, CBN data showed, while government credit declined. The figures point to a monthly increase in business and household financing but remain below February's level.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Dangote Industries Limited has acquired an additional 4,000 pieces of construction equipment for the expansion of its Lekki refinery to 1.4 million barrels per day, bringing its fleet to 6,500 machines.
The Punch · a month ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerian manufacturers held N2.12tn in unsold finished goods in 2025 as weak purchasing power limited demand despite record nominal investment.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has called for stronger integration of economic investment into the global architecture for conflict prevention, arguing that infrastructure, employment, trade and economic opportunities can help address structural conditions that make societies…
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
