NNPC Towers NNPC Uncovers Sabotage Plot, Reiterates Commitment to Reforms Your browser does not support the video tag. The new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) led by Bayo Ojulari, has raised the alarm that some saboteurs within and outside the organisation are working against efforts to transform the company into a

Dollar Against Naira Your browser does not support the video tag. ‎The Nigerian Naira remained steady against the US dollar on Friday, June 27, in both the official and parallel markets, reflecting persistent pressure and volatility in the country’s foreign exchange environment. ‎In the black market, currency dealers in Abuja told Economic Confidential that the

Things are tough. Prices are high. Many Nigerian homes are cutting corners just to keep food on the table. In this struggle, one item that often gets “managed” beyond reason is cooking oil. It’s a familiar routine, you fry akara in the morning, use the same oil for plantain by lunch, and maybe reuse it

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared popular Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, wanted over alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. NAPTIP announced the development via its official Instagram page on Friday, urging anyone with credible information about Okoye’s whereabouts to contact the agency immediately

Nigeria posted a current account surplus of $3.73 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday. The positive performance was mainly driven by higher non-oil and gas exports, as well as a drop in imports. The latest figure marks a 1.08% increase compared

Building your personal brand as an entrepreneur is no longer optional it’s essential. Your personal brand shapes whether customers trust you, investors listen to you, and partners want to work with you. But with so much on your plate, how can you stand out online without hiring a full-time branding expert?The answer: smart tools and

Despite Donald Trump’s dramatic announcement that the war between Iran and Israel is “over” and talks are on the horizon, Iran doesn’t seem to be on the same page. In a televised interview on Thursday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed reports of any scheduled meeting with U.S. officials next week.  According to Araqchi, Tehran

Building a business from scratch in Africa can feel like a round-the-clock job. With market pressure, unpredictable power supply, and endless hustle, it’s easy for work to take over your entire life. However, finding a work-life balance for African entrepreneurs is not just possible, it’s necessary for long-term success. Here are practical, culturally relevant tips

The World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD) was observed in Nigeria and several other parts of the world last week, on June 19. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a heritable blood disorder that affects mostly people of sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. It was formally acknowledged as a global health problem by the

In many parts of Nigeria, when night falls, darkness takes over. Millions of families still rely on candles, kerosene lamps, or even firewood for lighting and cooking. For businesses, power cuts are so common that many rely on noisy, expensive generators to keep going. The lack of reliable electricity is more than an inconvenience; it’s

I was a teenager at Queen of Apostles College in Kaduna when I read the first novel of African literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Weep Not, Child. I was barely 14 years old and was deeply touched by the colonisation of East Africa and the Mau Mau uprising for independence, which most of his novels

After years of anticipation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has finally approved the rollout of open banking, with full implementation expected in August 2025. While it may sound like just another regulatory move in the ever-evolving financial system, this is anything but ordinary. In fact, it has the potential to fundamentally change how Nigerians