Ground handlers have suspended services to XEJet Airlines over an alleged N300 million debt, creating operational challenges and renewing concerns about airline debts in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Month: September 2026
Nigeria FX Market Turnover Rises 11% to $2.63bn as Spot and Derivatives Trading Recover!
Nigeria’s FX market turnover rose 11.02% to $2.63bn in the week ended September 25, driven mainly by stronger spot trading and a recovery in derivatives.
Abu Dhabi Deepens AI Drive as Global Summit Targets AI-Native Government!
Abu Dhabi will host Ai Everything Abu Dhabi in October as the UAE capital expands its AI strategy, with more than 100 government AI use cases deployed and a target of becoming the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027.
Nigeria Seeks Bigger Share of Global AI Services Market as NITDA Pushes Higher-Value Digital Work!
Nigeria is seeking a bigger role in the global AI services market by developing digital talent, expanding infrastructure and promoting AI-enabled services.
Fintech Apps Reach 88% of Nigerian Smartphone Users as OPay Leads Market — KPMG, Orange Report!
KPMG and Orange Group report that banking and fintech app adoption reached as high as 88% among Nigerian respondents, with OPay leading individual financial apps.
Abdulmumeen Jimoh Retains Lekki Scrabble Classics Division A Title, Wins $1,000!
Abdulmumeen Jimoh retains the Lekki Scrabble Classics Division A title, wins $1,000 and prepares for the 2026 Africa Scrabble Championship.
Ray Mercer Set to Visit Lagos for Season 2 of Street Rumble Boxing Event!
Ray Mercer is expected in Lagos for Season 2 of Street Rumble Boxing on December 13, 2026, as organisers target grassroots boxing talent in Ajegunle.
Eunisell Interlinked Profit Surges 86% as Revenue Hits ₦1.84bn, Equity Strengthens!
Eunisell Interlinked Plc reported an 86% rise in profit after tax to ₦353.91 million in 2026, while revenue increased 30% to ₦1.84 billion.
Rivers Assembly Joins Osun, Edo in Backing State Police Bill!
Rivers State House of Assembly has unanimously backed Nigeria’s State Police Bill, joining Osun and Edo in supporting the proposed constitutional reform.
Investors Submit ₦6.1tn for CBN OMO Bills as Demand Surges After Rate Cut!
Investors submitted ₦6.1tn for CBN OMO bills as demand surged after Nigeria’s rate cut. Weng Global examines the auction, yields and market implications.
WHY NIGERIANS ARE BEING WARNED ABOUT BOILING EGGS AND RICE TOGETHER — WHAT THE FOOD-SAFETY EVIDENCE SAYS!
Weng Global Explain examines whether Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice together, explaining Salmonella risks, cross-contamination, cooking temperatures and safer food-handling practices.
2027: Onaiyekan Urges INEC to Protect Nigerians’ Freedom to Choose Their Leaders!
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has urged INEC and political actors to protect Nigerians’ freedom to choose their leaders and strengthen electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nigeria’s Budget Too Small for Its Population and Development Needs — Bagudu!
Budget Minister Abubakar Bagudu says Nigeria’s budget remains too small for its population and development needs, citing weak revenue mobilisation and fiscal constraints.
2027: ADC Says Atiku Would Provide a Physically Present and Responsive Presidency!
The ADC Presidential Campaign Council says Atiku Abubakar would provide a physically present and responsive presidency if elected in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Approves Appointment of Eight New District Heads!
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions across the state following recommendations from the Sultanate Council.