Daily Business Reporter

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered and shut down two illegal factories involved in the production of counterfeit and adulterated alcoholic beverages in Lagos State, seizing products valued at approximately N350 million. The enforcement action, disclosed in a statement by the agency, followed intelligence-led operations carried out across major […]

Food prices in Nigeria have remained elevated despite significant government interventions and a surge in food imports valued at N7.65 trillion in 2025, raising concerns about the effectiveness of policy measures aimed at easing the cost-of-living burden on households. Insights from economic and development experts, supported by official data, suggest a growing disconnect between fiscal

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the resolution of outstanding financial obligations to international airlines by the Central Bank of Nigeria marks a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s aviation and economic ties with the United Kingdom, particularly with British Airways. This was disclosed in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga following a

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has disbursed a total of N2.036 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils as revenue allocation for March 2026. The distribution was finalized during the committee’s April meeting held in Abuja, reflecting inflows from statutory revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), and augmentation funds. According to the

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a public warning about fraudulent messages and links circulating online that are designed to gain unauthorized access to individuals’ bank accounts. The alert was contained in a press statement dated April 21, 2026, signed by Hakama Sidi Ali and released on Wednesday. The warning comes amid growing cybersecurity

African fintech giant Flutterwave has clarified reports suggesting that the Federal Government of Nigeria invested $75 million in the company, stating that no such transaction has been officially announced. The company made the clarification in a statement released Tuesday following widespread media reports about the alleged investment. According to Flutterwave, while discussions with stakeholders may

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has elevated Taiwo Oyedele to the position of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, following the exit of Wale Edun from the Federal Executive Council. The development was announced in a statement issued by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government

Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has outlined key economic improvements recorded during his tenure as he officially exits the Federal Executive Council. In a farewell statement seen by Nairametrics, Edun expressed gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in his administration. His departure follows a

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving consumer protection, tackling payment fraud, and strengthening collaboration between the telecommunications and financial services sectors. The development was announced in a statement released by Nnenna Ukoha, who confirmed that the agreement also included