News & Updates

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news UN Praises Nigeria’s Solar Push for Bringing Electricity to Five Million People business 2026-10-19 10:01:00 Your station, your voice

business

UN Praises Nigeria’s Solar Push for Bringing Electricity to Five Million People

The United Nations has highlighted Nigeria’s rural electrification programme for extending electricity access to more than five million people and supporting over 5,000 green jobs through solar home systems and mini-grids.

Oct 19, 2026 2 min read 3 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news Nigeria’s Petrol Relief Plan Could Cost ₦1.77tn, Raise Fiscal Risks business 2026-10-19 09:25:00 Your station, your voice

business

Nigeria’s Petrol Relief Plan Could Cost ₦1.77tn, Raise Fiscal Risks

A new economic forecast estimates that Nigeria’s petrol relief measures could cost between ₦883bn and ₦1.77tn if maintained into 2027, with potential consequences for government revenue, the naira and investor confidence.

Oct 19, 2026 2 min read 3 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news FG Challenges World Bank’s ₦7.7tn Debt Interest Figures business 2026-10-19 09:05:00 Your station, your voice

business

FG Challenges World Bank’s ₦7.7tn Debt Interest Figures

The Federal Government has disputed the World Bank’s assessment of Nigeria’s debt interest burden, arguing that the figures do not fully reflect revenue and include obligations serviced on behalf of state governments.

Oct 19, 2026 2 min read 3 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news Nigeria’s forex inflow rises to $63.82bn as outflow falls 25.5% business 2026-10-15 11:20:00 Your station, your voice

business

Nigeria’s forex inflow rises to $63.82bn as outflow falls 25.5%

Nigeria recorded $63.82 billion in foreign exchange inflows in the first half of 2026, up 12.7 per cent year-on-year, while forex outflows declined sharply to $19.98 billion.

Oct 15, 2026 2 min read 1 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news Stakeholders urge insurers, pension firms to turn recapitalisation into better customer value business 2026-10-15 11:12:00 Your station, your voice

business

Stakeholders urge insurers, pension firms to turn recapitalisation into better customer value

Insurance and pension stakeholders have urged operators to use stronger capital bases to improve customer service, develop affordable products and deliver better returns and financial security.

Oct 15, 2026 2 min read 1 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news Indonesia targets $17.5bn deals as 2026 Trade Expo opens business 2026-10-15 10:29:00 Your station, your voice

business

Indonesia targets $17.5bn deals as 2026 Trade Expo opens

Indonesia is targeting $17.5 billion in transactions at the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia, with 168 preliminary agreements worth $13.2 billion already lined up with buyers from 22 countries.

Oct 15, 2026 2 min read 2 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news Experts fault Tinubu’s ₦100.5bn Yobe airport refund plan business 2026-10-15 10:25:00 Your station, your voice

business

Experts fault Tinubu’s ₦100.5bn Yobe airport refund plan

Aviation experts have criticised President Bola Tinubu’s request for legislative approval to reimburse Yobe State ₦100.5 billion for the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu.

Oct 15, 2026 2 min read 1 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news Ogun Pig Farmers Lose Over ₦5bn to African Swine Fever, Seek Government Aid business 2026-10-14 14:06:00 Your station, your voice

business

Ogun Pig Farmers Lose Over ₦5bn to African Swine Fever, Seek Government Aid

Pig farmers in Ogun State’s Ikangba/Agoro area say African swine fever has caused losses exceeding ₦5bn, killed tens of thousands of pigs and left many farms shut. They are asking federal and state governments for compensation, low-interest loans and support to rebuild their businesses.

Oct 14, 2026 2 min read 4 views

Glow 99.1 FM Glow news African Cocoa Farmers Risk EU Market Exclusion Over Deforestation Rules, Group Warns business 2026-10-14 10:28:00 Your station, your voice

business

African Cocoa Farmers Risk EU Market Exclusion Over Deforestation Rules, Group Warns

Up to 40 per cent of African smallholder cocoa farmers could lose access to the European Union market if they cannot meet new deforestation-related traceability requirements, the Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa has warned. The group is calling for stronger technical and financial support for farmers.

Oct 14, 2026 2 min read 1 views