Friday, November 13, 2026

Economy

November 3, 2026

Trump removes South Africa from AGOA citing corruption, national security concerns

The suspension would take effect on January 1, 2027, further complicating already strained relations between Washington and South Africa.

Trump sitting with Ramaphosa
November 3, 2026

Association backs regulation of real estate sector to strengthen consumer protection

The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria has backed the proposed National Real Estate Regulatory Authority.

Houses on Lagos street
November 2, 2026

Afreximbank supports Nigerian firm’s project with $81.9 million loan for regional expansion

The expansion will also increase Veenock’s current workforce from 200 to 500, boosting job opportunities for an additional 300 people.

Afreximbank
November 2, 2026

NCCE urges Nigerian youths to choose colleges of education as first choice

NCCE urged prospective students to consider colleges of education as their first choice when seeking admission into tertiary institutions.

National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE)
November 2, 2026

Atiku vows to end electricity band system, promises stable power for all Nigerians

Across Nigeria, consumers are placed in Bands A, B, C, D and E and charged different rates. In many areas, Band A customers pay about ₦209.50 per unit before VAT.

Atiku, lantern in darkness
November 2, 2026

MSMEs account for 96% of Nigerian businesses, generate 87% of jobs, says FG 

The Minister of State for Industry, John Owan-Enoh, says Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises account for 96 per cent of businesses in Nigeria.

John Owan-Enoh
November 2, 2026

NITDA urges policy consistency for Nigeria’s economic transformation

NITDA has called for sustained policy implementation to accelerate Nigeria’s economic transformation.

NITDA
November 1, 2026

Traders, consumers lament rising cost of protein in Lagos

Mr Sodiq attributed the increase to rising fuel prices and the cost of purchasing cattle.

November 1, 2026

Kano tricycle operators decry rising cost of engine oil, spare parts

One of the operators explained that a journey that previously cost ₦300 could now cost at least ₦500.

Kano tricycle riders
October 31, 2026

Binance sets aside $6.34 billion to cover stolen funds, to resume withdrawals in 34 hours

Binance took responsibility for the attack, which forced it to halt withdrawals.

Binance