Thursday, July 30, 2026

Economy

July 30, 2026

Automotive association seeks stronger govt support for local auto components

The chairman urged the federal government to strengthen implementation of the Nigerian First policy. 

Imported cars
July 30, 2026

Seplat sells 10% JV stake to NNPC for $281.6 million

Seplat said the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, with completion expected in the second half of 2026.

Seplat
July 30, 2026

India’s textile, apparel exports hit $33.5 billion

The country’s textile and apparel exports stood at about $30.7 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 4.7 per cent.

India textile
July 30, 2026

RMAFC, NOUN boost research collaboration for national development

RMAFC and NOUN also pledged stronger collaboration on fiscal reforms and national development.

RMAFC, NOUN
July 30, 2026

Okonjo-Iweala says 72% of world trade still operates under WTO

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO chief, says that despite certain policy uncertainties, 72 per cent of world trade still operates under the organisation.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
July 30, 2026

Reliable data missing link in Nigeria’s housing sector, FHFL says

FHFL says the absence of reliable housing data remains a major obstacle to effective planning, policymaking and regulation in Nigeria’s housing sector.

Housing units' construction
July 30, 2026

Osun: Remi Tinubu gifts 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife N50 million

Remi Tinubu, on Wednesday, gifted N50 million to 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife, Osun, under the Renewed Hope Initiative.

Remi Tinubu
July 30, 2026

Leadway tasks pig farmers on African swine fever

Leadway Assurance has urged pig farmers nationwide to strengthen biosecurity measures against ASF amid growing concerns over reported outbreaks in parts of Nigeria.

Leadway Assurance office, Abuja
July 30, 2026

Sterling Financial posts N50.3 billion profit

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has reported a profit after tax of N50.3 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2026.

Sterling Financial
July 30, 2026

Customs begins 2026 tariff reforms

The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff Amendments approved by President Bola Tinubu.

CUSTOMS OFFICERS