Transcorp Hilton Abuja Appoints New General Manager The Management of Transcorp Hilton Abuja has appointed Mr. Martin Zarybnicky, as the new General Manager. His appointment took effect on August 1st 2025. This was disclosed in a statement made available at the weekend by the eCommerce Manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Ijeoma Osuji. Martin brings over 30

GDP Rebasing: Between Data-driven Euphoria and Economic Reality, by Zekeri Laruba Idakwo When Nigeria last rebased its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2014, the world took notice. With a single statistical update, the nation’s economy seemingly doubled in size—vaulting from $270 billion to $510 billion. The headlines were celebratory: “Africa’s Largest Economy,”“Nigeria Overtakes South Africa,” “Economic

That Presidential Endorsement of the Customs Boss By Abdulsalam Mahmud Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s tenure at the helm of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been anything but leisurely. In the past two years, the man who assumed the role of Comptroller-General has been navigating one of the most demanding terrains in public service —

Tinubu Injects ₦1.5trn into BOA to Boost Agribusiness, Food Security President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark ₦1.5 trillion recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector, deepen food security, and create millions of jobs. The massive funding package, the largest single investment in agricultural finance in the nation’s history

Mobile data plans in Nigeria offer a range of options catering to different usage needs, from light browsing to heavy streaming. With the evolving digital landscape, providers have tailored their services to meet the growing demand for internet access, while offering competitive pricing and exclusive packages. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best data

Despite the introduction of a 15 percent tariff on Nigerian exports to the United States, both nations have reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. This renewed dedication came after a strategic meeting in Abuja between Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, and U.S. diplomats Richard M. Mills Jr.

BET has announced the indefinite suspension of its long-running music award shows,the BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards,while the network reassesses its content strategy in response to a rapidly evolving media landscape. In a statement, BET’s executive team clarified that the suspension is not a permanent cancellation but rather a temporary hold

Othman Abdulrasheed and Rahanatu Ahmad, business experts, have trained youths in Katsina State on entrepreneurship through the Mindset Reset Workshop initiative. The training’s main objective is to empower Katsina youths to transition from subsistence businesses to innovative, purposeful entrepreneurship that delivers lasting impact. The event, themed ‘Launch of Entrepreneurship and Reset Mindset in Katsina State,’

…as minister laments Industrial growth in Africa’s most populous nation is being hindered by the country’s heavy reliance on imported equipment and machines, a trend that experts say is undermining efforts to boost local manufacturing. The experts who spoke at the ongoing Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment/ Nigerian Raw Materials Expo (NME/NIRAM) 2025 warned that unless

Nigeria’s listed equities value increased by N2.84trillion or 3.18 percent in week ended August 8. This huge gain came despite that the market recorded its first negative on Friday after consecutive weeks of rally. Insurance, consumer goods, industrial, oil & gas stocks were major drivers of the record gain in the review week while banking

Passengers may experience flight delays and cancellations from Monday as the coalition of aviation unions directed all staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to halt services indefinitely starting Monday, August 11, 2025, over unresolved issues. The decision was announced in a joint notice issued on August 7 by four major unions representing aviation professionals.

Millions of people face difficulties in meeting their basic needs. The National Social Investment Program (NSIP) was created to help those in need, with over ₦421 billion disbursed through various cash transfer programs since its launch in 2015. Programs like N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), GEEP, and Home Grown School Feeding aim to provide financial