ECONOMY, NEWS
NNPCL increases fuel for second time in less than 24 hours
March 8, 2026
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and other filling stations have increased their Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump price for the second time in less than 24 hours following Dangote Refinery’s gantry price hike....
Why Ebonyi Is Not Working Under This Government — Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu
March 8, 2026
Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the recent Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) council elections, has criticized the performance of the government in Ebonyi State, saying the state is...
Gov Otu bans VIO operations in Cross River
March 7, 2026
The Cross River State Government has prohibited Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIO, from conducting roadside operations, limiting their activities to office-based duties. The decision follows protests from commercial transport operators over alleged harassment and steep penalties....
Iran: Oil prices surge to two-year high of above $90 as Qatar issues fresh warning
March 7, 2026
Crude oil prices surged to a two-year high of above $90 per barrel on Saturday after Qatar’s energy minister warned he expects all oil and gas exporters in the Middle East to stop production within...
Naira records second straight week of massive depreciation against US dollar
March 7, 2026
The naira ended the second week in a significant depreciation against the dollar in official and parallel foreign exchange markets. On Friday, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira further slipped to...
Nigerian naira extends depreciation against US dollar across black, official markets
March 6, 2026
The Nigerian Naira extended its significant depreciation streak against the United States Dollar across parallel and official foreign exchange markets. Nigerian naira extends depreciation against US dollar across black, official markets Published on March 6,...
Nigerians Spent Over ₦900bn on Nightlife in 2025
February 28, 2026
Nigeria’s after-hours economy expanded significantly in 2025, with total spending on nightlife surpassing ₦900 billion, according to transaction data released by Moniepoint. The fintech company disclosed that more than 27,000 clubs, bars, and lounges processed...
Ebonyi First Lady Empowers Pink Exhibition Vendors
February 16, 2026
By Uzorigwe Gloria The empowerment of vendors who participated in the Pink Exhibition held in October 2025 at the Ebonyi Shopping Mall has been formally concluded with the presentation of financial support cheques to beneficiaries...
Court Orders Keystone Bank to Refund N96,000, Pay N2m Damages
February 10, 2026
A Nigerian court has ordered Keystone Bank Limited to refund the sum of N96,000 and pay N2 million in damages to a customer following an alleged unauthorised withdrawal from her bank account. The ruling followed...
Nigerian troops arrest suspects, seize illegal petroleum products in Niger-Delta
September 22, 2025
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested at least 17 suspected vandals, and seized more than 45,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma,...
