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Economy

June 25, 2026

U.S. firm Chemours to pay $450 million settlement over PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ release

Chemours will implement enhanced Leak Detection and Repair programmes to reduce emissions of PFAS. Finally, Chemours must certify compliance regarding its storage of hazardous waste.

Chemours Company
June 25, 2026

AI: Micron profit surges 1,400% amid global memory chip shortage

The firm’s revenue rose to $28.2 billion in the quarter ending May 28, compared with the company’s previous quarterly record of $1.9 billion in the same period last year.

Micron Technology
June 25, 2026

Nigeria, other African countries can turn geopolitical disruptions into growth: Afreximbank Report

The report highlights Africa’s continued growth resilience despite significant headwinds occasioned by escalating geopolitical tensions and ensuing economic shifts.

Afreximbank officials
June 25, 2026

ECOWAS hosts first meeting on Africa trade competitiveness, market access

Participants reviewed progress made since the programme’s launch on June 17, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.

ECOWAS
June 24, 2026

Tincan customs generated N111.2 billion in May: Official 

Mr Anani expressed satisfaction with the command’s revenue performance. 

Joseph Anani
June 24, 2026

Petrol price stood at N1,596.25 per litre in May: NBS

Analysis by zone showed that the South-South recorded the highest average retail price in May.

Queue at filling station
June 24, 2026

Nigerians have no hope, nothing to renew; Tinubu making Nigeria worse: Ayo Oritsejafor

“Nigeria is in a mess, big trouble. I fear for Nigeria. The government of Tinubu has done more harm to this nation than this nation has ever experienced,” said Mr Oritsejafor.

Ayo Oritsejafor and President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2026

Nigeria can unlock $2 billion in climate finance, says AGESI chief

AGESI says Nigeria can generate up to $2 billion in new climate finance if the West African country implements a “disciplined execution”.

Nigeria Climate Investment Summit (NCIS) 2026
June 24, 2026

Tinubu doing well, Nigerians not on high level of hunger, insecurity; media exaggerating: Presidency

“I am a Nigerian. I have people working for me. I don’t see the level of hunger people are talking about because I see them,” said the presidential spokesman.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2026

OPay partners 3MTT, extends National Innovation Challenge deadline to reach more student innovators

OPay has announced an extension of the application deadline for the National Innovation Challenge from June 14 to July 3, 2026.