Thursday, July 16, 2026

Economy

July 3, 2026

Mining firms risk losing titles over community agreement breaches, minister says

He said stringent sanctions would soon be imposed on defaulting operators.

Dele Alake
July 3, 2026

Reps committee urges stiffer sanctions for oil theft, infrastructure vandals

Mr Doguwa said the review of existing legislation had become necessary to make penalties commensurate with the gravity of the offences.

House of Representatives
July 3, 2026

FG, partners inaugurate 23 mini-grids to boost rural electricity access

The first phase of the programme is expected to provide electricity to 50,000 people and serve 20,000 households.

Joseph Tegbe
July 3, 2026

Meter Rollout: Tinubu launches power initiative for 5,000 youths

President Bola Tinubu has launched a new national Power Force initiative to train 5,000 young Nigerians to support the rollout of smart electricity meters.

Electricity meters used to tell the story.
July 3, 2026

Court dismisses CAC, others’ objection to manufacturer’s N100 million suit

Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, held that the plaintiff’s case, Artco Industries Limited, disclosed triable issues that ought to proceed to a hearing on the merits.

Artco Industries Limited
July 3, 2026

Banned plastic products still sold online in EU-Group

A group, Environmental Action Germany, on Friday called for tougher enforcement on the use of plastic products.

plastic products
July 3, 2026

Google Play launches $1 million fund to boost African game developers

Google Play on Friday inaugurated a $1 million Indie Games Fund to support emerging game developers across 32 African countries with funding, technical support and mentorship.

Ben Wilson
July 3, 2026

Tinubu govt says N40 billion pension arrears cleared

The federal government has cleared N39.6 billion in longstanding pension arrears, bringing relief to thousands of retirees under the defined benefit scheme.

Ministry of Finance HQ
July 3, 2026

China unveils humanoid companion robots designed for social interaction

A Chinese technology company has launched a new range of full-size, hyper-realistic humanoid robots called “emotional companions”.

Chinese humanoid
July 3, 2026

Nigeria’s economy stabilising, says Tinubu, points to rising reserves, revenue growth

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday claimed Nigeria’s economy is stabilising under his watch, citing rising foreign reserves and revenue growth.

Tinubu at FEC meeting