Daily Business Reporter

Nigeria Expands Port Infrastructure to Become West Africa’s Leading Maritime and Logistics Hub

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigeria as the leading maritime trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa through major port expansion projects, infrastructure upgrades, and sweeping maritime reforms aimed at strengthening regional competitiveness and supply chain resilience. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Monday […]

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FG Pledges Transparent, Citizen-Focused Tax System Under Renewed Hope Agenda

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a transparent, accountable, and citizen-focused tax administration system as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at strengthening economic growth, improving revenue generation, and enhancing public trust in governance. The commitment was reiterated by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during

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Nigeria Urged to Get New Buyers as UAE Exit Threatens Oil Market Stability

The Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Mr Wole Ogunsanya, has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other oil producers in the country to urgently develop markets for Nigerian crude outside the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota system. Ogunsanya argued that this would enable the country

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Pressure Mounts on CBN to Cut Rates as Inflation and Borrowing Costs Squeeze Economy

Pressure is building on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to resume monetary easing as businesses and households struggle with high borrowing costs, stubborn inflation, and weakening consumer demand ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Although inflation remains elevated, a growing number of Nigerians now favor lower interest rates, arguing

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Coronation Join Industry Stakeholders for 2026 CIIN Insurance Awareness Walk

Lagos, Nigeria – Coronation Insurance Plc and Coronation Life Assurance Limited joined other key stakeholders in the Nigerian insurance industry for the 2026 Insurance Awareness Walk organized by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) as part of activities marking the 2026 Insurance Week. The awareness walk, held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, commenced from

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Tether invests in LemFi to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments across emerging markets

  Tether, the issuer of USD₮, the world’s largest stablecoin, has announced a strategic investment in LemFi as both companies move to accelerate stablecoin-powered financial services across emerging markets. The investment is aimed at deepening financial inclusion and expanding access to faster, more efficient borderless payment systems, particularly for underserved communities relying heavily on remittances

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Payaza secures Agusto & Co. rating upgrade from BBB to A- amid growing institutional confidence

  Payaza Africa Limited has recorded another milestone in its growth trajectory after Agusto & Co. upgraded the company’s credit rating from BBB to A-. In a statement released on Monday, the fintech infrastructure company said the latest upgrade adds to a growing number of independent assessments recognising its strengthening position as one of Africa’s

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Museveni confirms meeting with Dangote as talks over East African refinery project gather pace

  Yoweri Museveni has disclosed that he met with Aliko Dangote as discussions surrounding a proposed regional refinery project in East Africa continue to gain momentum. Museveni revealed the meeting in a post published on his official X account on Sunday, May 17, amid growing speculation that Dangote is considering the construction of another large-scale

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NGX-listed ETFs close mixed as transaction value rises to N1.18 billion

  Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) ended the week mixed despite stronger investor participation, with total transaction value climbing to N1.18 billion from N1.11 billion recorded in the previous week. Data compiled from NGX trading activity showed that both transaction value and trading volume increased week-on-week, reflecting sustained market activity

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DMO auctions N600 billion reopened FGN bonds as yields remain elevated

  The Debt Management Office is auctioning N600 billion in reopened Federal Government bonds today, Monday, May 18, 2026, as the Federal Government continues to tap the domestic debt market amid elevated interest rate conditions. The bond auction comprises two previously issued Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) instruments carrying coupon rates of 22.60% and 16.2499%,

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