Joy Onuorah, THEWILL

BOI Launches Online Loan Portal to Cut Paperwork for Nigerian Businesses

Announced on October 2, the platform brings registration, document submission and application tracking into one process. BOI’s website directs customers to onlineportal.boi.ng to apply, track and manage financing requests.

Oil Holds Above $102 as Fuel Export Curbs Keep Buyers on Edge

Brent traded at $102.28 by 4.50 am Nigerian time, down three cents, while US West Texas Intermediate stood at $92.68, down 19 cents. Both were intraday prices reported by Reuters.

Oil Slips Below $97 as Gulf Supplies Return

Oil prices dropped below $97 a barrel on Thursday, October 1, as recovering shipments from the Gulf eased supply concerns after September’s sharp rally.

Nigeria Targets Lost Deliveries and Data Costs With Two Digital Rollouts

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has made a public digital postcode finder available, while the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and telecom operators have scheduled October 1 for the start of a free educational-data scheme.

FULL LIST: Top 10 Universities in Nigeria According to 2027 Rankings

The rankings, released on September 30, 2026, include 29 Nigerian universities, compared with 24 in the 2026 edition. Nigeria has the largest number of ranked institutions in sub-Saharan Africa.

Gold Rebounds but Faces September Loss of More Than 5%

Gold recovered some ground on Wednesday, September 30, but remained on course to lose more than 5% for the month as expectations of higher US interest rates weighed on demand.

FULL LIST: Top 10 Universities in the World According to 2027 Rankings

The University of Oxford has retained its position as the world’s highest-ranked university for an 11th consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, released on September 30, 2026.

Bond Selloff Exposes the Risk Behind Fixed Income

The global bond selloff is exposing a risk Nigerian investors can overlook when buying investments described as fixed income. Interest payments can remain unchanged while the amount an investor could recover by selling falls.

Dollar Near Two-Month High as Oil, Borrowing Costs Rise

The US dollar traded near a two-month high on Tuesday, September 29, as rising oil prices and American bond yields supported the currency, adding uncertainty for Nigerian businesses budgeting for imports and foreign-currency payments.

Nigeria’s Expected ₦2.59 Trillion Inflow Could Squeeze Returns for Savers

Nigeria’s financial system is expected to receive approximately ₦2.59 trillion from maturing central-bank bills and government bond interest this week, potentially increasing competition for investments just as savers look for attractive returns.

About Me

Joy Onuorah is a business journalist and brand communications specialist covering financial markets, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and the ideas reshaping business across Africa and the global market. Beyond her reporting for TheWill, Joy uses brand strategy, storytelling, copywriting, and high-value SEO to help brands build lasting market authority.
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