The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, urged both state and federal governments to take swift action in fostering broadband infrastructure development and protecting Nigeria’s critical national infrastructure. In a keynote address at the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity held at the NCC Digital …
Human Capital Africa (HCA), The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), The Aliko Dangote Foundation, and the African Philanthropy Forum launched two powerful coalitions aimed at combating the learning crisis across Africa. These coalitions—the African CEOs’ Coalition for Foundational Learning and the Africa Philanthropy Coalition for Foundational Learning—will harness collective influence, resources, and expertise to drive …
Geoffrey Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet amid ongoing allegations regarding his academic credentials and claims of certificate forgery. Appointed in August 2023, Nnaji submitted his resignation in a letter to the president on Tuesday, thanking him for the opportunity to serve. In a statement confirming …
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) has announced a remarkable rebound in its operations, which has resulted in the facilitation of over ₦70 billion in commercial financing for agribusiness as at Q3 2025, its strongest annual performance since inception. In operation since 2013, this result represents nearly a quarter of the …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has issued a policy brief calling for comprehensive reforms to protect the interests of investors and employers in Nigeria. The document, titled Protecting Investors and Employers: A National Policy Imperative, highlights the urgent need for a more balanced and secure business environment that can foster growth, …
As Nigeria’s financial landscape continues to evolve, Union Bank finds itself at the centre of controversy, raising questions about its future as the country moves closer to its recapitalisation deadline. The bank, once a trusted household name in Nigeria's banking sector, is now embroiled in a web of financial and regulatory uncertainties following the takeover …
Gen Z are moving between jobs faster but are filled with ambition. Entering the workforce for the first time is, and always has been, a daunting prospect. But Gen Z – the generation of talent starting out on this journey – are beginning their careers at a time of huge disruption, facing higher competition for …
In a landmark move to promote sustainable growth across West Africa, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total financing of ₦462,946,500,000 (approximately ₦462.9 billion) or USD 308.631 million during its 93rd Ordinary Session held at the Bank’s headquarters in Lomé, Togo. Taraba state in north-eastern Nigeria, got a total of …
On this monumental day, as we mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Pinnacle Daily extends heartfelt greetings to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad. This moment is a celebration of our resilience, unity, and unwavering spirit. Over the years, we have faced challenges, yet we continue to rise, driven by hope, pride, and the strength …
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised significant concerns over the potential introduction of a tax stamp system for excisable goods, warning that such a move could undermine the government’s recent tax reforms and place an additional financial burden on local industries. While the association acknowledges the government's efforts to modernise tax administration through …
