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No PIN, OTP needed for FG’s N50,000 cash relief — OPayJust InBusiness

No PIN, OTP needed for FG’s N50,000 cash relief — OPay

Fintech company OPay has cautioned Nigerians against fraudulent agents and unverified links claiming to facilitate the Federal Government's N50,000 monthly cash relief program. The firm clarified that eligible beneficiaries will receive an official pop-up notification directly on their app homepage to access the fund.

Nov 3, 2026·494Read
Presco cuts debt by N180bn as 9-month profit hits N151.5bnJust InBusiness

Presco cuts debt by N180bn as 9-month profit hits N151.5bn

Presco Plc reduced its debt obligations by N180.2 billion while achieving a pre-tax profit of N151.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The integrated edible oil producer reported an 8.5 per cent year-on-year growth in pre-tax profit according to filings submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, defying broader inflationary pressures and falling global commodity prices.

Nov 3, 2026·7Read
EFCC uncovers Chinese-operated illegal oil refinery in OgunJust InBusiness

EFCC uncovers Chinese-operated illegal oil refinery in Ogun

Operatives from the EFCC's Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 have uncovered an illegal oil refinery operated by Chinese nationals in Ogere, Ogun State. The crackdown, carried out on Saturday, October 31, 2026, followed targeted intelligence gathering and surveillance on unauthorized sludge oil refining activities in the region.

Nov 3, 2026·4Read
Senate pushes direct China flights to retain FX, boost $18b trade dealJust InBusiness

Senate pushes direct China flights to retain FX, boost $18b trade deal

The Senate has threatened to review Nigeria's bilateral aviation agreement with China unless Nigerian carriers receive reciprocal rights to fly direct routes to the nation. Lawmakers declared that Chinese airlines should no longer enjoy unrestricted access to the domestic market while local operators are denied equal operational entry.

Nov 3, 2026·10Read
Lagos offers N5m loans to businesses, start-upsJust InBusiness

Lagos offers N5m loans to businesses, start-ups

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Lagos State can access loans of up to N5m under a government-backed scheme aimed at improving access to finance and creating jobs.

Nov 3, 2026·6Read
11 ships ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠​‍‌‌‌⁠‌​expected at Lagos Ports- NPAJust InBusiness

11 ships ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠​‍‌‌‌⁠‌​expected at Lagos Ports- NPA

The NPA disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position made available on Tuesday.

Nov 3, 2026·7Read
We’re committed ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠​‌⁠​‌​‌​to job creation, youth empowerment — GIGMJust InBusiness

We’re committed ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠​‌⁠​‌​‌​to job creation, youth empowerment — GIGM

God Is Good Mobility (GIGM) says it is committed to creating employment opportunities for young people, supporting youth empowerment and strengthening community development.

Nov 3, 2026·7Read
FirstBank unveils digital experience centre at UniAbujaJust InBusiness

FirstBank unveils digital experience centre at UniAbuja

FirstBank Plc has commissioned a one-stop digital experience centre at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, targeting no fewer than 40,000 customers within the university community.

Nov 3, 2026·11Read
CANEX: FG woos investors for Nigerian enterprisesJust InBusiness

CANEX: FG woos investors for Nigerian enterprises

The Federal Government is launching the Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative to connect local entrepreneurs with global investors, buyers, and distributors at CANEX Weekend 2026 in Lagos. Operating from a dedicated Presidential Suite pavilion, the platform will showcase selected Nigerian businesses to boost exports and drive investment into the nation's creative economy.

Nov 3, 2026·6Read
MTN invests N825.7m in solar, electric vehicle infrastructureJust InBusiness

MTN invests N825.7m in solar, electric vehicle infrastructure

MTN Nigeria says it has invested N825.7 million in solar deployment and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the first nine months of 2026, to reduce its dependence on conventional energy sources.

Nov 3, 2026·13Read
NCAA begins ACI-ICAO aerodrome certification course in LagosJust InBusiness

NCAA begins ACI-ICAO aerodrome certification course in Lagos

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority commenced a five-day ACI-ICAO Aerodrome Certification training course on Monday, November 2, 2026. Designed for personnel within the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, the program aims to strengthen regulatory capacity and elevate safety management protocols across Nigerian airports.

Nov 3, 2026·21Read
Tennis: Young talents critical for J30 tournament upgrade, says ITFBusiness

Tennis: Young talents critical for J30 tournament upgrade, says ITF

Director of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 tournament, Paul Moses, emphasized that developing young players is essential for upgrading the competition to a higher status. Speaking on Monday at the launch of the second edition in Lagos, Moses noted that the two-week tournament scheduled from November 2 to November 14 will serve as a key platform for youth advancement.

Nov 2, 2026·10Read
AfDB, IsDB deepen cooperation on $4bn African development projectsBusiness

AfDB, IsDB deepen cooperation on $4bn African development projects

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) are strengthening cooperation on a $4bn joint financing plan for development projects across 27 African member countries.

Nov 2, 2026·14Read
MTN ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‍⁠​‍⁠⁠⁠‌​data traffic surges 30% as active users hit 57.2mBusiness

MTN ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‍⁠​‍⁠⁠⁠‌​data traffic surges 30% as active users hit 57.2m

MTN Nigeria says its network data traffic increased by 30.1 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, reflecting growing internet consumption and rising demand for digital services among telecommunications subscribers.

Nov 2, 2026·14Read
FG unveils USSD code for consumer loansBusiness

FG unveils USSD code for consumer loans

The service, known as SPARK, was unveiled by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, also called CREDICORP, with 347 333# designated as its access code.

Nov 2, 2026·582Read
Tinubu pays tribute to Sultan of Sokoto on 20th anniversaryBusiness

Tinubu pays tribute to Sultan of Sokoto on 20th anniversary

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, as he marks 20 years on the throne.

Nov 2, 2026·8Read
Cross River unveils 7-year plan to revive coffee productionBusiness

Cross River unveils 7-year plan to revive coffee production

Cross River State has launched a seven-year development roadmap (2025–2032) aimed at rebuilding its coffee industry and establishing the state as a major hub for Robusta coffee production.

Nov 1, 2026·17Read
PTAD pays 65 months’ arrears to PHCN pensionersBusiness

PTAD pays 65 months’ arrears to PHCN pensioners

The payment includes ₦9.42bn distributed to 7,391 former Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) workers (covering a 13.8% increase over 65 months) and ₦4.46bn shared among 11,431 pensioners from five other defunct organizations, including NITEL/MTEL, Peoples Bank, and NICON Insurance

Nov 1, 2026·27Read
Cross River eyes West Africa’s biggest Robusta outputBusiness

Cross River eyes West Africa’s biggest Robusta output

Speaking at the 2nd International Coffee Festival in Calabar, Governor Bassey Otu (represented by Agriculture Commissioner Johnson Ebokpo) highlighted the state’s potential to lead West Africa in Robusta and Arabica production, citing a planned 6,000-hectare public-private partnership with Jonvents Group.

Nov 1, 2026·20Read
Nigeria targets $72m annual savings from plastic recycling plantBusiness

Nigeria targets $72m annual savings from plastic recycling plant

Polysmart CEO Wasiu Balogun and Board Chairman Niyi Yusuf revealed plans to expand aggregation centers nationwide, generating roughly 1,000 direct jobs and over 50,000 indirect jobs.

Nov 1, 2026·25Read
OPay pulls $304m US IPO over foreign regulatory inquiryBusiness

OPay pulls $304m US IPO over foreign regulatory inquiry

The sudden decision comes just a day after the company priced 16 million American depositary shares at $19 each, which had initially valued the business at $4 billion.

Oct 31, 2026·59Read
Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s Open Network, demands improved telecoms servicesBusiness

Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s Open Network, demands improved telecoms services

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network initiative, urging telecommunications operators to improve network coverage, reduce service disruptions and respond promptly to customer complaints.

Oct 31, 2026·22Read
Credite Capital declares N70m dividend, plans N1bn capital baseBusiness

Credite Capital declares N70m dividend, plans N1bn capital base

Credite Capital Finance and Investment Ltd. has declared a N70 million dividend payout to shareholders, representing a 71 per cent increase over the previous payout.

Oct 30, 2026·12Read
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