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By Aduragbemi Omiyale In the 2025 financial year, Beta Glass Plc grew its revenue by 27 per cent to N149.12 billion from N117.58 billion in 2024, reflecting continued demand for the company’s glass packaging products across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Despite market c
Beta Glass Grows FY25 Revenue by 27% on Improved Production Efficiency Read More »
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The Nigerian private sector witnessed a contraction in growth in March 2026, as higher fuel costs triggered by the war in Iran, instigated by the United States and Israel, led to a steep intensification of inflationary pressures. According to the Stanbic
Growth in Nigeria’s Private Sector Slows as Fuel Costs Raise Prices & Read More »
VAT allocations to Nigerian states surged by 74% month-on-month to N423.25 billion in January 2026, marking a sharp rebound from
VAT allocations to states rise 74% to N423 billion in January 2026 Read More »
Foreign nationals stranded in the Philippines due to ongoing global flight disruptions will now have more time to remain in
Philippines extends visa relief for stranded travellers to May 1, 2026 Read More »
By Adedapo Adesanya If Nigeria continues producing crude oil at its current pace, its proven reserves would be exhausted in about 59 years, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The regulator disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, as it
Nigeria’s Oil Reserves to Last 59 Years at Current Output—NUPRC Read More »
By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has allocated seven cargoes to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for May 2026, up from five in previous months, to boost fuel production and ease rising costs. The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote
NNPC Allocates More Crude Cargoes to Dangote Refinery Read More »
Lagos houses a good number of the most expensive schools in Nigeria including primary schools. Within these institutions, tuition is not just
Lagos most expensive primary schools: Owners and Promoters Read More »
By Adedapo Adesanya The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has raised concern over Africa’s mounting revenue losses, warning that the continent forfeits an estimated $88 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs), a development h
Illicit Flows Cost Africa $88bn Yearly—Edun Read More »
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that 33 banks have met the revised minimum capital requirements under its
Lagos, 31 March 2026 – FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is
