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Nigeria’s economy opened 2026 on a stronger footing. The National Bureau of Statistics said real Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.89 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. This was higher than the 3.13 percent recorded in Q1 2025, but lower than the 4.07 percent posted in Q4 2025.…

African central banks are refusing to cut interest rates quickly because inflation pressure is returning across the continent. For many businesses and households, lower interest rates would be welcome. Cheaper loans can support business expansion, reduce borrowing costs and encourage investment. But central banks are not only focused on growth.…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has introduced a tougher position on Green Card applications for foreign nationals already living in the U.S. on temporary visas. Under the new policy, USCIS says adjustment of status will now be treated as an extraordinary benefit, not an automatic pathway to permanent…

The Central Bank of Nigeria allotted N829.32 billion at its Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction held on Tuesday, May 20, 2026, as investor demand again exceeded the amount offered. The auction showed strong appetite for government securities, especially the 364-day bill, as investors continued to lock in elevated yields amid…

The National Open University of Nigeria has placed itself at the centre of Nigeria’s healthcare education conversation after claiming that it has trained more than 65 percent of nurses with first degrees in the country. The claim was made by NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, during the inauguration of…