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Finance
The Federal Government has announced the discovery of approximately 45,000 ghost workers on its payroll through the strategic integration of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) platform.
Foreign
A comparative analysis of the 2026 visa fee structures for the United Kingdom and Canada reveals significant cost adjustments for Nigerian applicants. From study permits to work visas, here is a breakdown of the new financial requirements.
Finance
FCMB Capital Markets Limited has emerged as the best-performing investment banking firm in the FMDQ 2025 Fixed Income League, securing the top spot for its leadership in debt capital market transactions and financial innovation.
Foreign
Elon Musk has officially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SpaceX, targeting a record-breaking valuation of $1.75 trillion. The move, described as a watershed moment for the global space economy, seeks to consolidate Musk’s aerospace, satellite, and AI interests into a single public entity.
Finance
In a significant show of domestic financial strength, local investors have contributed 72% of the total N4.6 trillion raised so far in the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
News
Former Ogun State Governor and serving Senator, Gbenga Daniel, has proposed a legislative framework for granting amnesty to Nigerians who voluntarily repatriate stolen funds currently stashed in foreign bank accounts.
News
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a major $4 billion funding initiative to support the full operationalization of the Dangote Refinery. The financing package is intended to bolster the refinery's capacity to meet domestic fuel demand and enhance its position as a regional energy hub.
Finance
The Central Bank of Nigeria has moved to blacklist several high profile loan defaulters across the country. This strategic action aims to enforce credit discipline and protect the integrity of the Nigerian financial system from the risks associated with non performing loans.
