Abuja: Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43% in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline represents a 0.48% decrease from the June 2026 rate of 15.91%, as reported in the NBS’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and I…
Lagos: For millions of Nigerians who earn, trade, and receive payments digitally but struggle to access formal loans, Nigeria’s virtual asset reforms could offer a new route to credit. Experts say digital transaction records could increasingly serve a…
Abuja: The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called for stronger professional advocacy and greater policy influence by builders and other built-environment professionals to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. President of the NIOB, Daniel Kolad…
Abuja: The Guards Brigade Nigerian Army has initiated its 2026 Combat Proficiency Competition, urging participating troops to maintain professionalism, discipline, and high operational standards. The event commenced at the Brigade’s Obstacle Course, L…
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled plans to bolster Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a startup competition, offering cash awards set for September 28. The announcement was made by Mr. Peter Ol…
Lagos: A former National Chairperson of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), Mrs. Funmilade Akingbagbohun, has advocated for increased safety measures to accompany the Federal Government’s expanding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) …
Abuja: The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, has advocated for increased government support for private universities to bolster their role in the country’s human capital development. Adeniyi emphasized the financial challenges…