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Nigerian artists generated over N60 billion in royalties from Spotify streams in 2025, marking a 140% revenue increase over the past two years, according to the platform's latest report. This figure underscores the explosive global…

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index soared to an unprecedented high of 201,474.9 points on March 16, 2026, marking a 1.55% surge that lifted total market capitalization to N129.3 trillion. Spearheading this remarkable rally…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new guidelines on the operations of Automated Teller Machines, directing banks including Access Bank, Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and other financial institutions to…

Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc., Nigeria's largest brewer, is actively testing local barley production to slash its $150 million annual import bill on 200,000 tons of malted barley. This breakthrough was showcased recently at the 2026…

Abuja Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has hailed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) as indispensable to Nigeria's economic integrity, emphasizing its frontline role in…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that 30 out of the 33 licensed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have met the minimum capital requirements, up from 20 in its prior disclosure on February 23, 2026. This 10-bank leap…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to introduce age restrictions for social media usage in Nigeria, a decisive move aimed at curbing the potential risks associated with underage access to online platforms. This…

The slender crescent moon hung low, like a pleased mother’s surprise treat over Lagos skylines, signaling another Thursday dawn of the Ramadan fast. Across Nigeria, from the bustling markets of Kano to the mosque-lined streets of…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission(FCCPC) has issued a strong warning to sellers across Lagos markets, declaring the widely practiced “No Return, No Refund” policy, a common practice where traders refuse…

Worldwide creative services and advertising holding group, WPP (Worldwide Partnerships Plus) has unveiled an ambitious multi-year restructuring plan branded “Elevate 28,” positioning the group to transition into a single,…