Nigeria’s economy grew 3.89% in first quarter of 2026, driven by services, agriculture, and strong non-oil sector expansion across key industries.

There is a particular genre of financial commentary that mistakes legal process for a factual verdict. A court delivers a first-instance ruling, procedural questions are raised, and before the ink is dry on the appeal filing, the narrative has already hardened: the regulator overreached, investor confidence is shattered, and Nigeria’s

That is why Fitch Ratings' recent affirmation of FirstHoldCo Plc and First Bank of Nigeria Limited at a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of 'B' with a Stable Outlook represents far more than a routine rating action.

Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by commissioning the UBA Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

The event was attended by a select audience comprising captains of industry and corporate leaders The post FidBank UK broadens investment pathways for Nigerians into UK market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

He capped it off with the High Performance Leadership programme at the University of Oxford, London.

For years, Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has been shaped as much by uncertainty as by supply and demand. Importers complained about delays and documentation bottlenecks. Exporters often questioned whether existing procedures encouraged them to repatriate earnings through official channels. Investors worried about policy reversals and access to foreign exchange. The

Nigeria and Poland, both missing out on the 2026 World Cup, clash in an international friendly today in Warsaw. Get the latest on this highly anticipated N Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-absentees-meet-in-warsaw/

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has joined the Super Eagles camp in Warsaw ahead of their international friendly against Poland. Get the latest team news her Read More: https://punchng.com/bassey-joins-eagles-for-poland-friendly/

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A viral social media message about a N75,000 COVID grant caused a stir in Jigawa, with residents trooping to Gumel secretariat. Officials confirm it’s a ru Read More: https://punchng.com/n75000-covid-grant-rumour-causes-stir-in-jigawa/

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Kingsley Chinda resigns as House Minority Leader amid Rivers and Oyo defections, shaking the Reps ahead of 2027 elections. Get the full details on Punch. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-oyo-defections-shake-reps-as-chinda-resigns-minority-leadership/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) appeals committee upholds Shuaibu Mikati as Kaduna governorship candidate, ordering reruns in several disputed consti Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-upholds-kaduna-gov-candidate-orders-rerun-in-disputed-areas/