CBN Limits Nigerians to ₦20K Mobile App Transactions on New Devices from July

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a ₦20,000 transaction cap for customers using mobile banking applications on newly activated devices, as part of a fresh move to tackle rising digital fraud. The directive, contained in a circular dated 12 March and signed by Musa Jimoh, Director of Payments System Policy, applies to banks, fintech firms, and mobile money operators across the country. Under the new rule, customers will be restricted to a maximum of...

Beer, Malt Drink Prices to Rise as Breweries Battle High Production Costs

Consumers across Nigeria may soon pay more for some popular alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as two of the country’s leading brewers — Nigerian Breweries Plc and Guinness Nigeria Plc — move to increase prices on selected products in response to mounting production and operational costs. In separate notices to distributors, both companies said the decision was driven by prevailing economic conditions that have significantly raised the cost of doing business. In a letter dated 13...

Shettima: Tax Reforms Will Help Small Businesses, Lift Nigerians Out of Poverty

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has defended the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, insisting that the new measures are designed to improve livelihoods and reduce the burden of multiple taxes on small businesses and low-income earners. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent held at the State House, Shettima said the reforms were carefully planned to address the concerns of ordinary Nigerians, contrary to claims by critics...

Kogi Receives NEPZA Certificate For Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has officially issued the License/Certificate of Declaration for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, to the Kogi State Government. The certificate was presented to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, at the NEPZA Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. According to the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the issuance of the license marks a historic milestone in Kogi State’s economic transformation agenda...

NAFDAC Begins Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban

…Says No Company Has Been Shut Down The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small bottles, clarifying that no alcohol-producing company has been shut down as a result of the action. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the agency said the enforcement applies to alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in PET...

LASG, MTN Partner to Redevelop Obalende Under‑Bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park

The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the long‑neglected Obalende under‑bridge into a modern transport hub to be known as the Y’ELLO Bus Park. The project aims to transform one of the city’s most congested and degraded spaces into a safe, functional and environmentally friendly facility for commuters and residents. Tokunbo Wahab, the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, made the announcement on Tuesday via his official...

Nigeria’s FX Reserves Hit $46bn, Highest Level Since 2018

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves climbed to US$46.01 billion on 22 January 2026, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show. This marks the highest level in almost eight years. The figure, released in the CBN’s latest reserves report, represents a steady year-to-date increase of about 0.99 per cent, rising from US$45.56 billion on 1 January to US$46.01 billion on 22 January. On 21 January, reserves were reported at US$45.98 billion, indicating consistent accretion....

Presidential Tax Committee Counters KPMG’s Criticisms of New Tax Laws

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has rejected most of the concerns raised by global advisory firm, KPMG, over Nigeria’s new tax laws, describing the firm’s publication as largely based on “misunderstanding of the policy intent” and the presentation of “opinion and preferences as facts.” The committee, in a detailed response, dated 10 January 2026, by its chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, acknowledged that KPMG raised a few useful points, particularly on implementation risks and...

New Tax Laws to Take Effect January 1, 2026 — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will take effect on 1 January 2026, as previously scheduled, dismissing calls for a pause or reversal amid growing public debate over certain provisions of the gazetted law. In a State House press statement issued on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, the President stated that both the tax laws that took effect on 26 June 2025 and those slated for implementation in 2026 would proceed...

Finance Ministry Assures Investors After Joint Nigeria–US Security Operation

The Federal Ministry of Finance has assured investors and international partners that Nigeria remains stable and focused on economic growth, following a joint security operation conducted by Nigerian and United States forces in Sokoto on Christmas Day. In a statement issued on Sunday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun said the operation should not be misinterpreted as a sign of internal conflict or instability. “Nigeria remains firmly on a path...

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