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Two apps just inherited Nigeria’s entire ride-hailing and delivery market — and most people didn’t even notice it happening until this week. With Uber gone, everyone who relied on it is redistributing themselves across Bolt and inDrive: the commuter heading to work, the small business owner who dashes packages across town, the driver who needs a new platform, …
Twelve years. That is how long it took Uber to go from the shiny new app that made Lagosians stop hailing danfo in the rain to a household name synonymous with “booking a ride.” As of September 2, 2026, that chapter has officially closed. Uber exits Nigeria, and with it goes one of the founding stories of …
Nigeria’s aviation industry has entered a new chapter with the official launch of Binani Air, widely recognized as Nigeria’s first woman-owned airline. The airline was founded by Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, a prominent northern businesswoman and politician from Adamawa State, while the company is led by another northern Nigerian woman, Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma, who …
Becoming a car owner in Nigeria has traditionally been seen as one of the most difficult financial milestones to achieve, especially for young professionals, ride-hailing drivers, small business owners, and salary earners who do not have access to large capital or bank loans. The cost of purchasing a car outright in today’s Nigerian economy is …
Edo State,Nigeria – Nigeria’s health sector has undergone a “historic transformation” in the past two years, with the Federal Government executing over 500 health-related projects and establishing three world-class oncology centers in Nigeria. This significant milestone was announced by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, on Thursday during the inauguration …
In a significant step towards bolstering its pharmaceutical independence, Nigeria has rolled out a comprehensive Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Government, aims to elevate the local production of high-quality cardiovascular drugs, lessening the nation’s heavy reliance on imported medicines. Organized by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social …
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a groundbreaking $40 million ICT project, the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, set to revolutionize and digitize tertiary education across the nation. This ambitious initiative, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), will initially be rolled out in 10 federal universities, marking a pivotal step towards a …
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move to address malnutrition and improve maternal and child health, the Federal Government has committed N1.2 billion in domestic resources to the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF). This announcement was made by Dr. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, on Monday via his X handle, following a stakeholders’ …
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark decision aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program, alongside a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment. The announcement, made by the Minister …
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has announced that the federal government’s health sector reforms have already attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. According to him, the investments are part of the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revitalising Nigeria’s healthcare system. Disclosing this on Saturday at the commissioning and …
