Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the discontinuation of its naira services, prompting users to take necessary actions before the specified timeline. The decision comes amidst a regulatory faceoff between Binance and the Nigerian government over allegations of illicit financial activities. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has notified users of the...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. assures the public that there is no imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. NNPC Ltd. urges Nigerians to disregard unfounded rumours and assures them that there are no plans for an upward review of the...
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) says there will be no disconnection of electricity to non-paying customers during this period of lockdown in Coronavirus pandemic. Its Chief Operating Officer, Mr John Ayodele, made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday. According to him, this is in recognition...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), in collaboration with United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) has released the names of 2,100  entrepreneurs to benefit from the inaugural TEF-UNDP Entrepreneurship Programme. A statement explained that the programme targets small business owners in rural communities across the seven Sahel countries of Africa – Nigeria,...
Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria have initiated the unblocking of their low-priced fares on Nigerian routes following the Central Bank of Nigeria's completion of the payment of approximately $7 billion in backlog, which includes over $700 million in unremitted ticket revenue. The CBN recently announced the clearance of $7 billion...
Nigeria’s premium soft drink brand, Fayrouz, has launched its new sleek 33cl can drink at an exclusive event which took place at the RSVP Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tagged ‘Find Your Difference’, the launch campaign celebrates drinkers who thirst for excitement and innovation, with the aim to be special and...
Air Peace, one of Nigeria's leading airlines, has officially commenced its highly anticipated Lagos-London flight services, marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy. The inaugural flight took off on Saturday, fulfilling the airline's earlier announcement of direct flight operations to London, which was made during a prelaunch forum...
THE Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Monday took over Cedar Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Limited over N29 billion bad debt and appointed Receiver/Manager to oversee the firm. Hon. Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court Lagos Division granted an injunction against Cedar Oil & Gas...
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, says the Dangote Refinery and Fertiliser projects will come on stream before the end of third quarter of this year. He said this when Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) led a delegation of the bank to the project...
One of the Binance executives detained in Nigeria, amidst a legal battle over cryptocurrency regulations, has managed to escape custody. Nadeem Anjarwalla, a key figure at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly fled from a guest house in Abuja where he and his colleague were being held by security...