FG reinstates ₦50,000 conditional grant for nano businesses.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has actively continued its implementation of the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS), a significant financial assistance program designed to bolster the operations of nano businesses throughout the nation. This initiative, which commenced in December 2023 as a component of the broader Presidential Palliative Programme, is specifically structured to disburse a…

Access Bank addresses rumors of its closure.

Access Bank Plc has vehemently refuted a circulating notice of alleged operational shutdown, which has been erroneously disseminated across social media platforms and popular messaging applications like WhatsApp. The financial institution has issued a strong assurance to its valued customers, stakeholders, and the wider public, emphasizing its robust financial standing and uninterrupted operational capacity. This…

Naira-Dolla

Today’s USD to NGN exchange rate: July 31, 2026.

On Friday, July 31, 2026, the Nigerian naira demonstrated a pronounced degree of resilience, maintaining a broadly stable position against the United States dollar. This steadiness was evident across both the formal Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the informal, or parallel, market, with only minor fluctuations observed throughout the trading day. Official figures released…

FG Approves Fresh Petrol, Diesel Imports to Avert Q3 Shortages

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has granted fresh import permits for petrol and diesel for the third quarter of 2026 (July to September). This strategic move aims to pre-empt potential supply disruptions and guarantee adequate fuel availability across the nation, according to a report by global energy…

SEC Halts Dangote Refinery IPO Promotions, Warns Investors Against Unapproved Offers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern directive to all capital market operators, demanding an immediate cessation of any promotional activities concerning a supposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The regulatory body emphatically stated that it has neither received nor granted approval for any such offering,…

CREDICORP rolls out new credit scheme in Ogun

CREDICO State Abuja, Nigeria – CREDICORP, a prominent financial institution, has officially launched a new credit scheme aimed at bolstering economic growth and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within Ogun State. The initiative, announced at a recent press conference, is designed to provide accessible and affordable financing to entrepreneurs and businesses operating in various…