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Economy

June 24, 2026

Wells Fargo bank manager sentenced to prison for stealing cash from ATMs, vault

The former Wells Fargo employee stole cash from the ATMs and the vault inside the branch.

Wells Fargo
June 24, 2026

Anambra: Soludo awards N640 million contract for maternal healthcare, market project

Mr Mefor said the council approved N237 million for the remodelling of Afouzo Market in Isuofia, Aguata LGA, and awarded the contract to Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd.

Governor Charles Soludo
June 24, 2026

Lagos funds 90 R&D projects, expands 3,000km fibre

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Tuesday at the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards (WITESA 5.0) in Lagos.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
June 23, 2026

Dangote Refinery refutes false claims on PMS export, re-importation

The allegation is entirely unfounded and does not withstand scrutiny when measured against market logic, contractual frameworks, and industry practices.

Dangote refinery
June 23, 2026

Banks’ lending to manufacturers drops by 22.5% 

Credit to manufacturing fell by N1.92 trillion, from N8.53 trillion in December 2024 to N6.61 trillion in December 2025, representing a 22.5 per cent year-on-year contraction.

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
June 23, 2026

Apapa, Tin Can rank among world’s most improved ports

Tin Can Island Port ranked 10th globally, while Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, ranked 12th for performance improvement recorded between 2020 and 2025.

Apapa port (Credit: Stears)
June 23, 2026

Stock market gains N1.64 trillion

The gain was driven by strong buying interest across key sectors.

Nigerian Exchange
June 23, 2026

FG unveils public-private partnership agreement to accelerate infrastructure development

The agreement is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to mobilise private capital to bridge its estimated $2.3 trillion infrastructure deficit.

Jobson Ewalefoh
June 23, 2026

Nigeria records rise in gas output

Nigeria’s gross gas production has risen to 7.63 billion standard cubic feet per day from about 6.83 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2023, the presidency has said.

GAS PIPELINES
June 23, 2026

Lagos to intensify investment in technology infrastructure

The Lagos government says it will continue increasing investment in technology and innovation infrastructure and funding to support entrepreneurs and drive economic growth.

Fibre optics