Cooking gas price soars to N3,000 per kg in Lagos amid scarcity 

Cooking gas prices have skyrocketed across Nigeria, with Lagos residents now paying between N2,500 and N3,000 per kilogram, as scarcity grips major cities. The post Cooking gas price soars to…

Gold hits $3,900 after 50% year-to-date rally

Gold reached a new high above US$3,900 per ounce on October 6, 2025, extending its strong rally with a 50% gain so far this year.  The post Gold hits $3,900…

Payaza sets new African Fintech Standard with N20.3 billion ($13.5M) Debt Redemption and Triple Credit Rating upgrades

Landmark achievement funded entirely from internal cash flow positions Nigerian fintech as a continental leader in sustainable growth and financial discipline  The post Payaza sets new African Fintech Standard with…

CPPE seeks new law to protect investors, employers in Nigeria 

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called for the urgent establishment of a robust legal and policy framework to protect investors and employers in Nigeria.  The…

Seplat Energy ties Africa’s prosperity to Domestic Gas Development 

 Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company, says that domestic gas remains the engine of prosperity for Nigeria and Africa in general – from powering homes, to fuelling…

Presco launches academy, training Africa’s next agriculture business leaders 

Presco’s SIAT Academy Graduate Trainee Programme offers structured training, mentorship, and job rotations to position agriculture as a viable and prestigious career path for young graduates. The post Presco launches…

FCCPC approves sale of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) to UAC of Nigeria PLC 

The Coca-Cola Company today announced that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has approved the sale of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) to UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC), and the…

AccessCorp, Aradel Holdings, MTN, two others get analysts’ buy recommendation  

Analysts at Cowry Asset Management have issued bullish recommendations on five major stocks listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), projecting significant short-term upsides for investors based on recent earnings, price…

Top 10 African countries with the largest number of airports and airfields 

Africa’s diverse geography and expanding economies have fostered an extensive network of airports and airfields across the continent. The post Top 10 African countries with the largest number of airports…

NiMet forecasts 3 days thunderstorm, heavy rain across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in parts of…

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