Nigerian entertainer Falz has made it clear that he prefers to keep his marriage away from the public spotlight. In a recent interview, the singer and actor emphasised that while fans may be curious, some aspects of life are meant to remain private. “I may not share my marriage with the world,” Falz explained. “There

Nigeria Air, which was supposed to be the country’s leading airline, never really got off the ground, even with government support and much publicity. The dream of a national carrier capable of competing on the international stage never became a reality, leaving investors, aviation stakeholders, and citizens asking why. According to aviation experts and reports

Chinese Traders Now Accepting Naira Instead of Dollars – Forex Operators Foreign exchange dealers have revealed that some Chinese traders operating in Nigeria are increasingly accepting naira for transactions instead of demanding US dollars, a development they say is helping to ease pressure on the local currency. The President of the Association of Bureau de

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has responded to reports claiming that it has been revoking visas for some Nigerian citizens without explanation. A report highlighted that several Nigerians holding US visas, including students, business professionals, and other individuals, received messages instructing them to return their passports to the embassy.  These individuals were informed that

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Theophilus Yakubu (TY) Danjuma, has once again stamped his influence in the oil and gas sector as his company, South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO), signed a $10 million Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).  The deal marks one of the most significant agreements to come

In a concerning development for Nigerian households and businesses, the price of cooking gas has surged by 44.5% in just one year. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the price increase is being driven by rising importation costs, distribution challenges, and global energy price fluctuations. This hike in cooking gas prices has placed

For years, correcting mistakes on a voter’s card meant standing in long queues at INEC offices or waiting for special registration exercises. But now, Nigerians no longer have to go through that stress.  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a digital platform that allows registered voters to fix errors on their voter’s card

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, as the national team opened camp in Uyo ahead of their crucial qualifying matches. On Monday morning, three players were the first to check in at the team’s base, the  Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. Captain William Troost-Ekong led the

Naira Strengthens Against Dollar in Black Market, NAFEM on Sept 2 The naira gained marginally against the US dollar on Tuesday, September 2, appreciating in both the parallel market and the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Currency traders in Abuja told Economic Confidential that the naira exchanged at ₦1,525/$1 for buying and ₦1,535/$1 for

FIRS Chair Challenges Global Leaders on Combating Cross-Border Economic Crimes The Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, is calling on world leaders to take a more aggressive stance against cross-border economic crimes, which he says are disrupting revenue collection and stunting global economic growth. Speaking at the 42nd Cambridge International

Apapa Customs Generates N215bn Revenue in August The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, said it collected N215bn as revenue in the month of August using the Unified Customs Management System, also known as B’Odogwu, despite the reported network glitches. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer

NUPRC Signs PSC with TotalEnergies, Sapetro for Deepwater Oil Blocks The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Monday, signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies and South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro) for petroleum prospecting licences (PPL) 2000 and 2001. The oil blocks, said to be awarded in the 2024 licensing round, cover about 2,000