News & Updates

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has notified all capital market stakeholders and prospective issuers that the submission and processing of applications for the issuance of Commercial Papers (CPs) would commence on July 1, 2025. This development according to the SEC is in line with the “Rules on Issuance of Commercial Papers” issued on December […]

… To take effect January 1, 2026 … Experts raise implementation concerns in states President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed Nigeria’s four boldest tax bills into law. Analysts say these tax laws will renew investor confidence in the Nigerian economy, unlock billions of naira in revenue while protecting small businesses and workers. Zacch Adedeji, special […]

Investors who took profit majorly in consumer goods and oil & gas stocks fuel market dip by 0.39 percent despite mild bargains in industrial and insurance stocks. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) and equities market capitalisation decreased from preceding day’s highs of 121,257.69 points and N76.761trillion respectively to 120,772.68 points and N76.453 […]

MultiChoice, StarTimes, and other broadcast communication stakeholders have rejected a proposed pay-per-view model for pay-tv. MultiChoice Nigeria has cut the price of its DStv decoder in half, reducing it from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000, as the company battles to reverse a steep decline in subscriber numbers. The pay-TV giant announced the dramatic price reduction on Tuesday, […]

The Senate has passed the 2025 budget of Rivers State, to the tune of N1.485 trillion. The passage on Wednesday came after the third reading of the appropriation bill on the Senate floor. This came after the upper chamber considered the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. […]

L-R: Samuel Ogbuku, NDDC MD; Olanikpekun Olukoyede, EFFC boss; and Duoye Diri, Bayelsa State governor, unveiling the NDDC State Office in Bayelsa State The mandate of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is to facilitate the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, while that of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports in the British media. The 30-year-old Spaniard, who has a £5 million release clause, added an extra year to his Chelsea contract last summer before impressing on loan at Bournemouth. Kepa is expected to join Arsenal to compete with fellow […]

From mass killings in Benue to the recurring floods in Mokwa and the deepening food crisis across the country, Nigerians are facing a wave of overlapping challenges. These issues, while distinct, reflect wider concerns about governance, accountability, and the capacity of institutions to protect lives and ensure basic survival. In recent weeks, public discourse has […]

Israel –Iran tensions could disrupt Nigeria’s trade flow and supply chains as the nation finds itself caught in the fallout of a geopolitical conflict. Though the war is thousands of miles away, the effects of the conflict in the Middle East are creeping into Nigeria’s supply chain, with experts saying that the escalating conflict will […]

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited (PZL) recently confirmed the appointment of Funmilayo Omo as its managing director/CEO, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic evolution. This is following Prudential’s full acquisition of PZL and highlighting its long-term commitment to the Nigerian market. As PZL enters this new phase of direct ownership, Omo is poised […]