By Darasimi K. Green Africa Airways has acquired a second owned ATR 72-600 aircraft with asset financing from Access Bank to expand capacity on domestic routes. Green Africa Airways has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a second owned aircraft, supported by an asset-financing partnership with Access Bank Plc, in a move aimed at…
By Darasimi Kikelomo PayPal has gone live in Nigeria through a partnership with Paga, allowing Nigerians to receive international payments and access funds in naira, official reports show. PayPal, the global payments and commerce platform, has officially gone live in Nigeria, enabling users to receive international payments directly into their digital wallets and access the…
By Darasimi Kikelomo Women from across the globe are set to convene today for the Unleash the Power of Your Voice Women Summit 2026, a free virtual gathering designed to amplify women’s voices, leadership, and impact in a rapidly changing world. Convened by visionary author and humanitarian leader Shirley Murphy, the summit brings together accomplished…
By GLEBM News Desk Seplat Energy says oil and gas will remain vital to Nigeria’s energy mix, urging operators to prioritise responsible, efficient and sustainable operations. Seplat Energy Plc has reiterated that oil and gas will continue to play a central role in Nigeria’s energy mix for the foreseeable future, while stressing that operators must…
By GLEBM News Desk The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has officially launched its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook Report, setting out its assessment of Nigeria’s economic direction following recent stabilisation reforms and outlining policy priorities for the year ahead. The report was unveiled in Lagos on Thursday, 15 January 2026, during a stakeholder engagement that brought…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s Finance Minister says the economy will grow by 4.7% in 2026 as government focuses on consolidating reforms and delivering wider benefits to citizens. Nigeria’s economy is projected to expand by 4.7 per cent in 2026, the Wale Edun has said, as the government continues efforts to consolidate gains from structural…
By GLEBM News Desk The Nigerian Exchange opened Thursday’s trading session on a mixed note as investors traded cautiously amid selective interest across key stocks. Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened Thursday morning on a mixed note, with investors adopting a cautious approach in early dealings. Market activity in the opening minutes showed…
By GLEBM News Desk Eko Disco has appointed Wola Joseph-Condotti as interim CEO, tapping deep institutional experience as the utility responds to regulatory and transition pressures. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has appointed Wola Joseph‑Condotti as Interim Chief Executive Officer, positioning a long-serving executive to steer the utility through a demanding phase for…
By Darasimi Kikelomo Global markets advanced on Tuesday as Asian stocks rallied on technology optimism, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data. Global equity markets traded higher on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, as a strong rally across Asian markets lifted investor sentiment and set a positive tone for global trading sessions. According to Reuters, Asian…
By Raymond Akorede NERC says Benin, Togo and Niger owe Nigeria over ₦25bn for electricity, while Ajaokuta Steel and its host community owe over ₦1.03bn. Nigeria’s power sector revenue challenges deepened in the third quarter of 2025 as unpaid obligations from both domestic and international customers persisted, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)….
