Business & Finance

Chineye Egesi

May 04, 2026

Africa’s giant is stirring and this time, it’s not crude oil leading the charge. Fresh data from the Nigeria Customs Service shows the country’s export sector surged by nearly 39% in the first quarter of 2026, hitting a staggering $925.84 million, as non-oil trade finally takes center stage.

Uchechi Okporie

May 04, 2026

Nigeria’s economic credibility is under intense spotlight after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar delivered a blistering attack on the Federal Government, questioning how a ₦5 trillion oil windfall has failed to prevent a decline in the nation’s foreign reserves.

Chineye Egesi

May 04, 2026

Three individuals, Kingsley Akunemeihe (@Directorkem), Chigozie Success Ihebom, and John Surpruchi Nwanorue (@problemchimky), have been arrested by law enforcement authorities over their alleged involvement in the circulation of false claims about the personal life of Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc.

Chineye Egesi

May 04, 2026

A quiet economic revolution is sweeping across Africa and parts of Asia driven not by government programs, but by women armed with smartphones and internet access.