Daily Business Reporter

Dalung: Edun’s Removal Driven by Political Realignment, Not Performance

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said the removal of Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy was largely due to political considerations, rather than performance. Speaking on the recent cabinet reshuffle, Dalung argued that Edun’s exit reflected a broader effort by President Bola Tinubu to realign […]

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BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’

BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chair Ayeni Over Alleged N36bn, $30m Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly apprehended in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody as investigations into the

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SMEDAN Raises Alarm as Nigerian Businesses Shun Available Support Funds

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has raised concerns over the low participation of Nigerian businesses in government-backed funding programmes, despite the availability of substantial financial support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Director-General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, disclosed this during a working visit to Falcon Chemicals Ltd in Ogun

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Naira Accelerates Gains in Official, Parallel Windows After Dollar Hit 7-Day High

The Federal Government has expressed its intention to draw lessons from Indonesia’s rise to a $1.4 trillion economy as Nigeria pursues its own goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in a statement by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning following a courtesy visit

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Nigeria Forfeits N428 Billion Yearly to Illicit Alcohol Market, SWAN Warns

Nigeria is estimated to be losing about N428 billion annually to illicit trade in spirits and wines, according to the Director-General of the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria, Tony Okwoju. The disclosure, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria, was made at the conclusion of a stakeholders’ workshop on combating illicit alcohol trade held

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NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake Alcohol Syndicate, Seizes N350 Million Products in Lagos Raids

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

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Rising Food Prices Persist in Nigeria Despite N7.65 Trillion Import Bill and Government Interventions

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

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Tinubu Says CBN’s Debt Clearance Strengthens Nigeria-UK Aviation and Economic Relations

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

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Nigeria Shares N2.04 Trillion Federation Revenue for March 2026 as Statutory Earnings Rise

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

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CBN Warns Nigerians Against Fraudulent Links Targeting Bank Accounts

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

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