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FG Introduces New Imprest Limits, Tightens Financial Controls for MDAs in 2026

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has introduced new imprest limits and stricter financial controls for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies…

CBN Redeploys Four Deputy Governors in Major Management Reshuffle

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has redeployed its four Deputy Governors in a major management reshuffle…

Abdul Samad Rabiu Becomes Africa’s Second-Richest Billionaire

By Elizabeth Ugbo Rabiu Surpasses Johann Rupert in Bloomberg Ranking Abdul Samad Rabiu has emerged as Africa’s second-richest individual after…

Nigeria States External Debt Rises by $884.66m in 2025 Despite Higher FAAC Allocations

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory increased their external debt by $884.66m between December 2024…

AXA Mansard, Herconomy Launch 2026 Enterprise Challenge to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

By Elizabeth Ugbo AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has renewed its partnership with Herconomy to host the 2026 Enterprise Challenge, aimed…

East Africa Attracts $4.1bn Investment as Kenya Leads Private Capital Drive

By Elizabeth Ugbo East Africa attracted $4.1bn in investments between 2021 and 2025, according to data released at the 22nd…

Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Card Fees to N1,500, Unveils New Bank Charges Effective May 2026

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased debit and credit card issuance fees to N1,500, effective…

Nigeria Loan Debate: Economists, Atiku Clash Over $516m Sokoto–Badagry Highway Funding

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for a $516.3 million external loan from Deutsche Bank…

Kathmandu: Nepal Government Amends Financial Procedures to Speed Up Project Payments

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Government of Nepal has amended financial procedures in Kathmandu to fix delayed payments for development projects.…

FG Dismisses Claims of Revenue Diversion, Clarifies World Bank Report Findings

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims of revenue diversion in Nigeria, stating on Monday in…