The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced its partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery for the third consecutive year to host the 2026 edition of the +234 Art Fair, a major platform spotlighting Nigeria’s growing creative economy. In a statement on Thursday, AFC said the four-day international exhibition, themed “Inclusivity,” will hold from March…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian equities market closed on a bearish note on Thursday, declining by 0.41 per cent as investors lost N515 billion in market value, with Zenith Bank Plc emerging as the most traded stock by value. Despite the overall downturn, Zenith Bank stood out in market activity, recording the highest value of…
By Seun Ibiyemi The naira recorded a largely stable performance on Thursday, trading within a narrow range against the United States dollar across official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the official window, the local currency hovered around the ₦1,350 mark to the dollar, reflecting relative calm in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. Market participants…
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, received members of the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) today on a courtesy visit to the Ministry.Discussions centered on a potential collaboration to streamline revenue management and ease of doing business in Lagos State.Present at the meeting were the Ministry’s officials, and IMAN EXCO…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable revenue haul of N3,480,970,924.67 for February 2026, even as the month remains ongoing, signaling significant growth in cross-border trade along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor. Comptroller Wale Adenuga, Customs Area Controller (CAC), disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reinforced its inter-agency collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance national security, operational efficiency, and effective service delivery. On Wednesday, Brigadier General Abubakar Saddiq Bugaje, Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of the Nigerian…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has reinforced its partnership with the Nigerian Navy to enhance maritime security and ensure seamless cargo movement along the Apapa port corridor. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa, paid a courtesy visit on Wednesday, to Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, Flag Officer…
The Oyo State Government has refuted what it described as a misleading report circulating from an interest group regarding the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, said the report misrepresented his discussion with the group led by Comrade Ojekunle Tope. According to Adelabu, he…
By Adeyemi David The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent increase in the prices of day-old chicks, a development threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising food security concerns across the state.Oyo/Osun Customs strengthens inter-agency ties with DSS, NDLEA, NAFDAC The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has expanded his footprint in global football ownership after acquiring a 25 per cent stake in Spanish second-division side UD Almería through his CR7 Sports Investments vehicle. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward, who currently plays for Al Nassr FC, completed the investment as part of a deal involving the Saudi-led ownership group that took…
