Sunday, October 4, 2026

Economy

September 25, 2026

OPay reaches over 15,000 beneficiaries through social programmes

OPay says its social impact programmes have reached more than 15,000 beneficiaries through education, innovation and women’s economic empowerment initiatives.

OPay beneficiaries
September 25, 2026

NMDPRA sets September 2028 target for willing buyer, willing seller gas market

NMDPRA has set September 24, 2028 as the target date for transitioning to a more competitive, commercially driven “willing buyer, willing seller” gas market.

September 24, 2026

Lagos: Eti-Osa council awards N50 million business grants to 150 residents

Ms Adetoro said the beneficiaries included traders, artisans, small business owners, women, youths and vulnerable residents.

Business grants beneficiaries
September 24, 2026

Tinubu awards $7 billion Ogun deep seaport deal to Chagoury-linked DP World MEA

“We are doing more than signing agreements; we are laying the foundation for a new chapter in Nigeria’s development,” Mr Tinubu said.

Tinubu, Gilbert Chagoury and DP World MEA
September 24, 2026

Ethiopia, Djibouti presidents commend Dangote’s $660 million pipeline project as game-changer for regional trade, energy security

The Damarjog-Dewele Pipeline Project forms part of Dangote Group’s broader Vision 2030 strategy, under which it plans to invest $50 billion across Africa.

Dr Abiy Ahmed, H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and Aliko Dangote at the Groundbreaking ceremony of the landmark project
September 24, 2026

Kaduna ‌community seeks urgent government action on schools, agriculture

The Bugau community has appealed to the government for urgent intervention regarding severe infrastructure shortages and a lack of agricultural support.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
September 24, 2026

Halal: Malaysian fashion stakeholders seek global expansion for modest brands

Malaysian fashion industry stakeholders have urged modest fashion brands to improve production capacity, business skills, and market knowledge.

Malaysian fashion stakeholders
September 24, 2026

FG, IFAD-VCDP hail Anambra farmers for turning cassava, rice into marketable products

FG, IFAD-VCDP lauded Anambra farmers for increasingly turning cassava, rice and other farm produce into value-added products.

Cassava farming in Anambra
September 24, 2026

Rising trade surplus can boost industrialisation, attract investment: ACCI

The ACCI says Nigeria’s rising trade surplus presents an opportunity to deepen industrialisation, attract investment and strengthen economic competitiveness.

Agabaidu Jideani
September 24, 2026

Malaysia’s food security faces risks from import dependence: Report

Malaysia’s food security has strengthened, but heavy reliance on imported food and agricultural inputs leaves the country vulnerable to external shocks, MBSB Research says.

Malaysian port