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Economy

June 30, 2026

Gov Sani urges corps members to be catalysts of progress in Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state to be catalysts of progress by making lasting contributions to their host communities.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
June 30, 2026

BPP begins verification of redeployed procurement officers

BPP has recently commenced a post-deployment verification for procurement officers on salary grade levels 15 to 17.

Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)
June 30, 2026

Electricity consumers increased by 130,000 in Q4 of 2025: NBS

This was stated in the fourth-quarter 2025 electricity report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.

Prepaid meters
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: University students threaten to shut down South African businesses in Nigeria

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has threatened to shut down South Africans’ businesses in Nigeria if their government fails to stop xenophobic attacks.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
June 30, 2026

Women hold key to Africa’s maritime future, says IMO chief

Ms Meranda cited the IMO-WISTA survey on women’s global representation in the maritime sector. She urged investment in training, mentorship and financing for women.

Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Africa
June 30, 2026

Abuja traders seek temporary access roads amid construction challenges

“Before, I sold up to 40 phones in a day, but now there are days I sell only two. It has become very difficult because customers cannot access the market easily,” said a trader.

Wike inspecting road construction
June 30, 2026

MTN, Unilever, others drag equities market decline by N2 trillion

The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a bearish note, extending its losing streak as investors lost N2.341 trillion.

Stock Market
June 29, 2026

FG urges states to leverage AfCFTA for growth

The minister described AfCFTA as a key component of the President Bola Tinubu administration.

Jumoke Oduwole
June 29, 2026

CIoD seeks mandatory public sector governance code to drive $1 trillion economy

Mr Nolas-Alausa, described governance lapses as a major threat to economic development.

June 29, 2026

CMAN seeks tax incentives to boost NGX listings

Mr Uwaleke said the incentives should target large indigenous companies and government-owned commercial enterprises to encourage public listing.

CMAN