Nigeria’s worsening security crisis escalated on multiple fronts on Monday as at least 22 people were killed in a deadly attack on a Plateau State community, suspected kidnappers launched coordinated raids in Ondo State, and angry protesters shut down major roads in Ibadan over the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren and teachers. The developments came …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled another industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory hidden deep inside a forest in Oyo State, arresting a Mexican national and four Nigerian collaborators in what authorities described as a major blow against an emerging transnational drug manufacturing network. The discovery was made at Tapa Village in …
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has introduced a major change to the way share prices move on the stock market. The rules have, however, sparked concerns among market participants. Under the revised pricing framework, stocks will now require a minimum volume of shares to be traded before their market prices can change. According to the …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered an immediate halt to all marketing and promotional activities relating to a purported initial public offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, warning that no such offer has been filed with or approved by the regulator. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commended the Edo State Judiciary for adopting the Edo State High Court (Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry) Practice Directions, 2026. In a statement, the national electricity regulator said the move marks a significant milestone in strengthening the legal framework governing the power sector. The new legal framework, which officially …
Aradel Holdings Plc delivered one of the strongest earnings performances in Nigeria's oil and gas sector in the first quarter of 2026. The company posted a triple-digit growth in revenue, profit and production following the expansion of its asset base. Its revenue surged by 265 per cent to ₦728.5 billion, from ₦199.9 billion a year …
Nigeria's latest Company Income Tax (CIT) figures have exposed a growing imbalance in the economy, with foreign-linked entities contributing significantly more tax revenue than domestic businesses. This worry comes at a time when key productive sectors are showing signs of distress. Data released recently by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that total CIT …
First visa fee review in nearly five decades sparks concerns over affordability as Japan moves to fund immigration reforms, tighten compliance and manage a growing foreign population. Nigerians seeking to study, work, conduct business or visit Japan will soon face significantly higher travel costs following Tokyo’s decision to increase visa fees by as much …
The federal government has dismissed reports that it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. It dismissed the claim in a statement on Tuesday by Maryann Duke, Senior Special Assistant on Communications and Press Affairs to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, describing it as inaccurate and …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the rapid rise of stablecoins in Nigeria could weaken the country’s control over its monetary system. It highlighted this concern in a report on Tuesday following the release of its latest Article IV report on Nigeria, detailed in Annex VII. According to the Brettonwood financial institution, more …
