No New Taxes on Fuel, Telecoms, Says Nigerian Government
The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest IMF Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The government said the reports misrepresented the contents of the IMF report and did not reflect its […]
Nigeria Secures $3bn Solid Minerals Investment Inflow
The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has attracted about $3bn in investments within the last three years, describing the inflow as one of the most significant achievements recorded in the industry’s history. The government said the investments, spanning lithium, gold and other strategic minerals, reflected growing investor confidence in reforms […]
LagRide Drive-to-Own: Empowering Drivers with Vehicle Owners
Ride-hailing and mobility platform, LagRide, has handed over vehicles to another batch of its Captains under the company’s Drive-to-Own programme, reaffirming its commitment to promoting dignified transportation and creating pathways to asset ownership for drivers in Lagos. The vehicle handover ceremony, tagged Drive-to-Own Graduation 2.0, was held at the LagRide in Lagos where government officials, […]
Davido, Rarara Clash Over World Cup Advocacy
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and prominent Hausa singer Dauda Rarara have engaged in a public exchange after the latter accused the Afrobeats star of embarrassing Nigeria on the global stage. The exchange stems from Davido’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on June 10, where […]
Galaxy Backbone Expands Fibre Network Across 30 States
Galaxy Backbone Limited has expanded its fibre-optic infrastructure to nearly 30 states as the Federal Government-owned technology firm seeks to deepen digital connectivity and position itself at the centre of Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during […]
Diageo boosts creative economy via AMVCA partnership
Global alcohol beverage firm Diageo says its partnership with the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is driving job creation and expanding small business participation across Africa’s creative value chain, as corporate investment in entertainment increasingly shapes economic activity in Nigeria’s cultural and media industries. The company said on Tuesday that its first full portfolio sponsorship […]
Bolt Cautions Users Over Delivery Service Abuse in Nigeria
Ride-hailing and logistics company Bolt on Tuesday issued a fresh warning to users in Nigeria over the misuse of its parcel delivery service, Bolt Send, urging customers to strictly comply with its guidelines on what can and cannot be transported through the platform. The company said the advisory became necessary as more Nigerians increasingly rely […]