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The collapse of these companies plunged the northern region into severe unemployment, increased crime, street begging, idleness, and lack of education. Companies struggle in northern Nigeria due to a combination of pervasive insecurity, significant infrastructure deficits (especially power and transport), limited access to finance, and unique sociocultural factors. Key reasons include: Insecurity: This is arguably…
From November 28th to November 30th, the serene Crown Estate in Sangotedo, Ajah-Lekki came alive with colour, culture, creativity, and commerce as residents hosted the maiden edition of the Crown Estate Trade Fair—and Listing Lasgidi, your No. 1 Lagos Lifestyle Platform, was proudly on ground to capture all the action. The three-day event, which took…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) today removed the limit on cash deposits and raised the weekly cash withdrawal limit across all channels to N500,000, up from N100,000. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular to all banks titled “Revised Cash-Related Policies”, signed by Sike, Director, Financial Policy & Regulation Department, Dr. Rita Sike….
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. In a letter dated October 21, 2025, the private secretary to the president, Damilotun Aderemi, conveyed Tinubu’s approval to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
A recent consumer survey from financial inclusion advocate Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) revealed that almost half of Nigerian adults have missed at least one critical utility or service payment in the past year. To tackle this widespread issue, OnePipe today unveiled a new payment scheduling feature within its PaywithAccount platform, enabling Nigerians to…
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has announced the relaunch of The Wave Podcast, featuring a compelling first-season lineup with innovators such as Co-Founder & COO of PiggyVest, Odun Eweniyi; Founder of Archivi.ng, Fu’ad Lawal and Founder of Mira & Lead Product Manager at Chowdeck, Ted Oladele. The audio-led content is designed to share behind-the-scenes…
For some years now, I have followed the remarkable journey of Ilevbaoje Imoukhuede Uadame, a man whose life is a testament to courage, purpose, and resilience. Watching his growth has been nothing short of inspiring, and it is only fitting to spotlight a leader who continues to redefine civic engagement in Nigeria and beyond. Twelve…
Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) has announced the launch of its National Jewellery Making Competition 2025, A premier event within the upcoming Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) 2025. The initiative is designed to celebrate and promote Nigerian artistry in jewellery design, emphasizing the use of locally sourced gemstones and showcasing African elegance…
A vessel, MT ENDO PONENTE, has been successfully secured by the Togo Navy after an attempted piracy attack in the Gulf of Guinea. On August 28, 2025, a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team from the Togo Navy boarded the vessel and confirmed that all crew members were safe with no material damage recorded…
The Nigerian Stock Market staged a recovery on Friday, snapping a three-day losing streak with a robust N425 billion gain in market value. Renewed investor appetite for equities, particularly in Beta Glass, FTN Cocoa Processors, UPDC, Veritas Kapital Assurance, Sovereign Trust Insurance, and 46 other stocks, lifted the market back into positive territory. Market capitalisation…