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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk13 January 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator Hanu Agbodjie has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging technology for social inclusion and expanding access to opportunities for persons with disabilities. The first recipients of the initiative are Joylyn Oge Jacobson, a Lagos-based video production assistant and content creator, and Sodiq Olopade, a student at […]

Tech & Tools Desk13 January 2026

Fifteen states plan to spend over N10tn on infrastructure in 2026, marking a major fiscal effort to improve roads, schools, hospitals, and public utilities, according to an analysis of their budgets. The states, including Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Anambra, Kano, Imo, Yobe, Ebonyi, Oyo, Kaduna, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo, Edo, and Plateau, have collectively earmarked N10.7tn […]

James Obasi13 January 2026

The 2026 Appropriation Bill allocates N1.38tn for pensions, gratuities, and retirement benefits across Federal Government agencies, security services, parastatals, and universities. Under the breakdown, the Office of the Head of Civil Service is set to receive N94.54bn for civilian pensions, covering gratuities, running costs, and unfunded liabilities, with civil service pensions alone accounting for N60.34bn. […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk13 January 2026

Electricity distribution companies nationwide billed customers a total of N255.19bn for power supplied in October 2025 but recovered only N210.92bn, resulting in substantial losses from unbilled energy and unpaid bills that continue to weigh on the power sector’s liquidity. The figures were contained in the latest commercial performance factsheet issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk13 January 2026

Maritime agents on Monday shut down operations at the Apapa office of Mediterranean Shipping Company following a recent increase in freight charges, warning that the move would worsen inflationary pressures in an already fragile economy. The action was carried out by agents operating across the maritime sector, including members of the African Association of Professional […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk13 January 2026

U.S. and UK financial stocks retreated on Monday after President Donald Trump called for a 10 per cent cap on credit card interest rates, a proposal that could pressure a major source of bank revenue. Shares of leading U.S. banks moved lower, with JPMorgan Chase down 2.5 per cent, Bank of America falling 1.6 per […]

Tech & Tools Desk13 January 2026

Three bank mergers are expected early this year as financial institutions race to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s revised minimum capital requirements ahead of the 31 March 2026 recapitalisation deadline. This outlook was presented by rating firm DataPro in its 2026 Banking Sector Prospects in Nigeria, which also outlined key risks facing the industry. […]

James Obasi13 January 2026

The Nigerian Exchange Limited kicked off the new trading week on a positive footing on Monday, as strong demand for key stocks pushed total market capitalisation up by N745bn, signalling improved investor confidence in the equities market. At the close of the session, market capitalisation rose to N104.52tn from N103.78tn in the previous trading day. […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk12 January 2026

The competition in Nigeria’s petroleum sector has intensified, with some retail outlets now selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) below the N739 per litre recommended by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Since the Dangote refinery reduced petrol pump prices from around N900 to N739 in December, many importers and depot owners have reported losses. To remain competitive, several […]

Tech & Tools Desk12 January 2026

Oil prices have surged past $63 per barrel as markets reacted to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to oilprice.com data on Sunday. The increase follows early gains on Friday as widespread protests in Iran raised concerns that output from one of the region’s major oil producers could be disrupted. The rebound comes […]

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Tech Company Leverages AI To Promote Disability Inclusion

15 States Plan N10.7tn Budget for Infrastructure Projects

2026 Budget: FG Sets Aside N1.38tn For Pensions and Gratuities

Discos Charge Customers N255bn But Recover N210bn In October – NERC

Agents Close Shipping Firm Over Increased Freight Charges

Financial Stocks Fall Following Trump’s Call for a Credit Card Interest Cap

Three Bank Mergers Expected Ahead of Recapitalisation Deadline, Report Says

NGX Opens the Week on a Positive Note, Adding N745bn In Market Value

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