The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), otherwise known as the benchmark interest rate, at 26.5 per cent, citing heightened global uncertainties and the need to sustain the gains recorded in the fight against inflation. The decision was announced on Tuesday by the Governor of the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso,…
NEW YORK, United States of America, July 21, 2026/APO Group/ — Native (https://Native.io/), the agentic intelligence company building the operating system for offline trade, today announced it has acquired Frontline Research Group (https://FrontlineResearchGroup.com/), a leading market intelligence business serving consumer goods companies across more than 14 African markets. Native is acquiring Frontline to add independent market…
By Lawrence Agbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s daughter and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate in Ogun State, Iyabo Obasanjo, has said that, as far as she is concerned, the party has no presidential candidate, insisting her campaign is focused solely on winning in Ogun State. Speaking during an interview, Obasanjo said she could not…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the construction of judges’ quarters valued at N25bn as part of efforts to improve the welfare of judicial officers in the state. The governor also approved N1.9bn for the establishment of four computer-based test centres in Orlu Zone and the creation of a smart digital signage system to…
LUANDA, Angola, July 21, 2026/APO Group/ — ExxonMobil has joined Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of Africa’s largest upstream markets. Taking place in Luanda from September 9–10 – with a pre-conference day on September 8 – AOG 2026 will bring together operators, investors, financiers…
By Lawrence Agbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship elections in Osun State, as political parties intensify campaigns across the state. In a statement issued on Monday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola,…
