Friday, August 28, 2026

Economy

August 14, 2026

Customs seizes 2,339 bags of foreign rice in Ogun

“This seizure is about protecting the livelihoods of our local farmers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs, as unchecked smuggling cripples the economy,” Mr Afeni said.

bags of foreign rice
August 14, 2026

Trump govt accuses Canada, Mexico of helping China bypass tariffs

The U.S. accused Canada, Mexico, India and 37 other countries of aiding China’s evasion of tariffs, saying this has resulted in the loss of billions of dollars in tariff revenue.

President Donald Trump and Mark Carney
August 14, 2026

Five transmission towers collapse after vandal attack in Akwa Ibom

TCN said the severe attack would affect electricity supply in the area as the company prioritises using the Ekim transmission station.

August 14, 2026

American embassy launches initiative to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria agricultural trade partnership

Speaker series in Abuja to connect Nigerian agribusinesses and policymakers with American expertise in agricultural technology, trade, and livestock development.

August 14, 2026

SMEDAN unveils BRYNE to empower 100,000 young Nigerian entrepreneurs

SMEDAN has unveiled a new initiative, the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs project, to support more than 100,000 young entrepreneurs annually.

Youths ‎
August 14, 2026

SAPZ sets up feedback forum to boost accountability

The programme coordinator of SAPZ in Kano, Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in Kano during the inauguration of the feedback forum for beneficiaries.

Kano governor
August 14, 2026

NLNG, NCDMB unveil research centre to boost engineering capacity

NLNG, NCDMB on Thursday unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art indigenous research and innovation centre in Port Harcourt.

August 14, 2026

SEREC urges reforms not abandonment of NSW

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre has reiterated its support for the National Single Window, “dual clearing” and parallel manual interventions at Nigerian ports.

TinCan Island Port
August 14, 2026

FCSC begins process for promotion of Nigeria’s senior civil servants

FCSC commenced an online accreditation for officers on GLs 14, 15 and 16 who are due for promotion in the Federal Civil Service.

Federal Civil Service Commission
August 14, 2026

Investors accuse pop star Selena Gomez of fraud after collapse of Wondermind startup

Investors, who accused Wondermind and the female trio of securities fraud and breach of contract, are seeking damages alongside a refund of their $1.2 million investment.

Selena gomez