Police arrest crypto billionaire Blord over fraud, terrorism links

By Solomon Odeniyi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a crypto billionaire, Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord. Blord was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday following allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism... Read more »

Revitalizing Agricultural Farm Settlements Across Nigeria

A key to unlocking sustainable Food Security, Economic Diversification, and Rural Development Christian C. Madubuko, PhD. Nigeria is a country with immense agricultural potential, blessed with a favourable climate and abundant arable... Read more »

Naira sells 1,485/dollar as official forex market records $23bn

By Damilola Aina Forex turnover at the official foreign exchange market has increased to $23.29bn within over six months of trading following a flurry of reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria, findings... Read more »

Tapswap adjourns token allocation date indefinitely  

By Adekunle Sulaimon A popular tap-2-earn app, Tapswap, powered by TON Blockchain, has said the token allocation to users has been indefinitely postponed as the representatives are seeking the best ways to reward... Read more »

The Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment

….How Nigerian Ambassadors can attract investors Christian C. Madubuko, PhD Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a crucial component of any country’s economic development strategy. FDI can bring in much-needed capital, technology, and... Read more »

No plan to revoke Wema, Polaris, Unity, Fidelity licences — CBN

•Reassures public about safety of their bank deposits By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria yesterday said there are no plans to revoke the operating licenses of Fidelity... Read more »

Petrol: Landing cost rises 46.8 per cent to N1,026.71 — Investigation

•As economy loses N19 billion By Ediri Ejoh There are indications that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol rose year-on-year, YoY, by 46.8 per cent to... Read more »

CBN ban: Opay, Kuda issue strict guidelines for account opening

By Justice Okamgba Financial technology firms Kuda Microfinance and OPay have resumed onboarding new customers following a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The two operators announced this development on their X... Read more »

Coastal highway will boost 30 million businesses — Tinubu

By Josephine Ogundeji •President says project will foster trade, tourism, seeks counterpart funding •Tinubu insists landowners will get compensation, 700km highway a symbol of unity The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,... Read more »

Naira depreciates to N1,515/$ in parallel market

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated in the parallel market to N1,515 per dollar from N1,495 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,485.66 per dollar in the Nigerian... Read more »