Business

In a significant effort to curb the escalating costs of housing transactions and foster transparency within the real estate sector, the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has partnered with the chairmen of all 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The strategic partnership aims to regulate […]

…Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola and Madagascar to benefit Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton has announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels trading in the coming years. Across its portfolio of market-leading brands, Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off the visa centres for France, Belgium and Italy located at Mukhtar El-Yakub House in Abuja’s Central Business District. The visa centre, which is managed by TLS Contact, a teleperformance company, was shut down on Thursday following a series of confrontations between the company’s staff […]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in a bid to boost power supply across Nigeria, has launched the Working Committee to drive the Performance Improvement Plan/Power Sector Recovery Operation (PIP/PSRO) Committee. The Performance Improvement Plan/Power Sector Recovery Operation(PIP/PSRO) program, designed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), is aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and […]

Pig farming, once seen as a humble village trade, has grown into an industry that is worth over N500 billion in Nigeria. The global market size is estimated at $255 billion and Nigeria is the biggest producer in Africa, with an output of 9.5 million pigs annually. From Asia to Europe, pork dominates the global […]

An Air India jet from Ahmedabad to London has been cancelled, less than a week after a plane on the same Gatwick-bound route crashed, killing at least 270. An airline spokesman said it was “due to the unavailability of the aircraft, resulting from airspace restrictions and additional precautionary checks, leading to longer than usual turnaround […]

The Benue killings (June 13-14, 2025), which claimed over 200 lives in Nigeria’s north-central state, ignited a firestorm on Nigerian social media. These reactions contributed to President Bola Tinubu’s decision and visit to Benue State on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Here’s a synthesis of key reactions and demands: 1. Demands for State of Emergency & […]

Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to tap franchising opportunities to grow the country’s economy. This was disclosed during a stakeholders engagement announcing the African Caribbean Franchise Exhibitions 2025 scheduled to hold on July 3 to 5 at the Lagos Continental Hotel. Sam Ohuabanwa, founder and former chief executive officer of Neimeth Pharmaceutical, criticised Nigeria’s […]

At Avon HMO, our journey has always been rooted in a deep understanding of people. For years, we’ve walked with millions of Nigerians through everyday ailments and life-altering diagnoses, through joy, anxiety, healing, and hope. We’ve celebrated strength, resilience, and the power of good health. Now, we are excited to introduce our latest thematic campaign: […]

Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, has agreed to appear before the country’s consumer protection agency after numerous passengers complained about not getting their money back for cancelled flights. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), which protects consumers’ rights, summoned Air Peace’s management team following a wave of complaints from passengers across […]