Deloitte: Despite 60% Share of W’Africa’s $80bn Oil Market, Nigeria’s Cost of Drilling Highest Among Peers

•Region expected to grow 6.5% from 2025 to 2033 Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Despite controlling at least 60 per cent of West Africa’s $80 billion oil market, Nigeria’s cost of drilling per barrel is about 40 to 50 per cent higher than its peers, a...

In Recap of IMF/World Bank Meetings, Uzoka-Anite Says Global Partners Excited with Nigeria’s Reforms

Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has recounted Nigeria’s participation at the just-ended IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C, United States of America, saying across all forums of the...

Journalism Clinic to Celebrate Nigeria’s Media Elders

The Journalism Clinic, a hub for high quality journalism capacity building and sustainability in Nigeria, has concluded plans to celebrate and appreciate Nigeria’s media elders, who are 70 and above for their contributions to the profession. In a...

NRFF intensifies Rugby development with TI coaching training in Abuja

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has intensified efforts to boost grassroots rugby development with another round of TI Coaching Training scheduled to hold in Abuja from October 23 to 25, 2025. The three-day program aims to equip young...

Nigeria Targets 20,000 Graduate Jobs Annually alAs Shettima Launches NJFP 2.0

Nigeria is targeting the creation of no fewer than 20,000 jobs annually through the launch of the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) aimed at connecting high-potential graduates with real-world work experience, training,...

ChatGPT users in Nigeria to pay more as OpenAI adds 7.5% VAT

Effective November 1, 2025, users of ChatGPT in Nigeria will pay more for the subscriptions as OpenAI begins implementing a 7.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on all its paid services in line with Nigerian tax laws. OpenAI in an email to its users...

Nigeria Needs to Broaden ASN Landscape to Boost Digital Inclusion – Raphael Iloka

Raphael Iloka, manager of Sales and Marketing at the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), has called for Nigeria to broaden its Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) landscape as part of ongoing efforts to advance digital inclusion nationwide....

#FreeNnamdiKanu protest grounds Abuja, as security forces disperse crowd

BY BEN OGBEMUDIA Parts of Abuja were paralysed on Monday as protesters demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, staged demonstrations that disrupted vehicular movement across the city. The protest, led by activist Omoyele...

Ibeh vows to ‘definitely’ knock Joshua out in Nigeria

Kingsley Ibeh believes he is the perfect opponent for Anthony Joshua’s hoped-for fight in Nigeria, reports skysports.com. Speculation has mounted that Joshua could look to stage a comeback fight in Africa, with Ghana and Nigeria potential...

NCC links poor telecom service in Lagos, Abuja, others to urban density

BY SAM OTUONYE The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed the poor quality of telecom service being experienced in Lagos, Abuja and other major cities in Nigeria to inadequate capacity across the networks to support heavy usage in...

Kanu: Police teargas BusinessDay journalists as protest grounds Abuja businesses

A BusinessDay media crew of Tony Ailemen, Tunde Adeniyi, Ladi Patrick- Okwoli and Michael Godwin narrowly escaped death on Monday as police fired teargas at their vehicle during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. The teargas shattered the...

Nigeria’s Political Defections: The Road to a One-Party State?

The recent mass exodus of top Nigerian politicians from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has had an unsettling effect in the polity. As at the last count, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was almost depleted,...

Here is how to monetise your YouTube channel in Nigeria

Are you a YouTube creator looking for ways to monetise your YouTube channel in Nigeria? This guide dives into the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), a financial program that allows content creators to earn from funding resources such as ad revenues,...

How to get a DStv subscription and make payments in Nigeria

Knowing how to get a DStv subscription ensures you never miss your favourite programmes and movies. The process can be done through various channels like the MyDStv App, USSD​ code, DStv branches, debit order, and online banking. DStv offers...

How to verify your Instagram account in Nigeria and get the blue checkmark

Learning how to verify your Instagram account helps you secure your online identity and strengthen your digital brand. Instagram offers two routes: Meta Verified, a paid option starting at ₦4,500 per month, and the traditional verification for...

EU, Nigeria Deepen AI Cooperation Through Research Partnerships

In a bid to turn cutting-edge research into real-world applications, the European Union (EU) and Nigeria are enhancing their strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on aligning scientific research with commercially...

Nigerians react as FG celebrates first-ever wedding on a moving train in Nigeria

The federal government has celebrated Nigerian couples who chose the Nigerian Rail facility to host their wedding reception According to the government, the creativity behind the event is commendable as they made their love vow in the locomotive...

How Fragile National Power Grid is Holding Nigeria Back

Ayomide Oladapo A tailor in Lagos leaves half-finished clothes on her table. The lights are out again. Her small generator has run out of fuel, and the cost of refilling it is too high. Another day’s income is lost. At the other end of the...

How I fell in love with Amala while in Nigeria – Didier Drogba

Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has praised Nigeria for its beauty, culture, and hospitality following his recent visit to the country, revealing that he fell in love with the local delicacy, Amala and Ewedu. Speaking to journalists after...

Nigeria’s air traffic system faces risk due to staff shortage — NATCA

The National Association of Air Traffic Controllers (NATCA) has warned that there is a limited number of air traffic controllers in the country, saying it threatens operational efficiency. Deputy President of NATCA, Shettima Babagan, said despite...