Economy

In a robust effort to support and advocate for women's financial freedom, a remarkable business network, SheCode for Money Matters, has affirmed its commitment to building a network of financially independent women across different sectors.Speaking at a conference organized by  SheCode for Money Matters, tagged 'Your Guide to Accessing Finance for Building a Sustainable Business Empire,' the convener, NGOZI EBOH, emphasized the opportunities available within the Women in Business network […]

The Nigerian Army has commenced the enlistment of tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women for its 89th regular recruits intake.The military announced this on its X account, informing the general public that the online application for 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence soon for all interested candidates.The statement explained that application is free, and advised applicants to apply once, as multiple applications will lead to disqualification. It added […]

A petrol-laden tanker has exploded at Karu Bridge, near Nyanya, along the Abuja-Keffi Road, Abuja. The explosion occurred when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as fuel lost control and crashed on the bridge, igniting a fire that rapidly spread to nearby vehicles. The incident has destroyed no fewer than 30 vehicles, raising fears of multiple casualties as rescue operations are ongoing. A heavy presence of military […]

The Director Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Felix Asogwa, has advocated for consensus building in managing separatist agitation in Nigeria, adding that the first step in this direction should be the release of the leaders and members of the separatist movements in detention in Nigeria, especially the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafran, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and his […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has once again issued another directive pertaining to cash withdrawal charges to customers as it published an FAQ document today, stating that Nigerians withdrawing less than 20,000 Naira from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine, ATM will still incure 100 Naira fee per transaction. The Apex bank, in its Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ, document published on its website, clarified that from March 1, 2025, under […]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, from N950 to N890 per litre. The development was announced in a statement issued yesterday by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, saying that the strategic adjustment was a direct response to the positive outlook within the global energy and gas markets. The statement also cited the recent […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the Port Harcourt Refinery and witness firsthand the progress made under NNPC Limited's leadership. Recall that Obasanjo recently questioned the operational capacity of the Port Harcourt refinery, which recently resumed operations. However, NNPCL, in a statement yesterday, disclosed that it extended an invitation to Obasanjo with the intention of allowing him to assess the operational […]