Sunday, October 11, 2026

Economy

June 21, 2026

Motorists demand lower fuel costs as global crude prices drop

Motorists said many filling stations across the FCT are yet to adjust their fuel pumps to reflect the drop in prices.

Fuel nozzle
June 20, 2026

NADF distributes 100,800 bags of fertiliser to farmers in North-West

The intervention is part of a nationwide programme that covers 128,930 smallholder farmers and provides 515,720 bags of fertiliser.

NADF
June 19, 2026

Naira not at equilibrium, still vulnerable to external shocks, financial expert says

She said Nigeria remains highly vulnerable to disruptions in global markets because the bulk of its foreign exchange earnings still comes from crude oil exports.

Naira notes
June 19, 2026

FG engages banking community on digital revenue optimisation platform

“RevOp serves as a critical tool in the government’s drive to improve revenue administration, reduce leakages, and enhance public sector accountability,” he said.

Taiwo Oyedele
June 19, 2026

TikTok, ICC target Nigerian SMEs for global markets

The initiative seeks to equip entrepreneurs with digital, financial and business management skills needed to compete in the evolving global economy.

TikTok and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
June 19, 2026

Sharia-based investment firm commits $626 million to Lagos-Calabar coastal highway 

The policy provides 95% coverage across two tranches: $276 million with a seven-year tenor, and $350 million with a nine-year tenor.

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
June 19, 2026

PETROAN urges refiners, importers to adjust fuel prices as crude falls

He said market realities should be reflected in both ex-depot and retail pump prices to ensure fairness and economic relief for the public.

Fuel queue
June 19, 2026

Soludo injects N80 million into 80 startups, graduates 400 tech professionals

The Anambra government has disbursed N80 million to 80 startups as part of efforts to position the state as a leading technology and innovation hub in Nigeria.

June 19, 2026

24 ships discharge petroleum products, others in Lagos ports

The products include bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargoes, fresh fish, containers, bulk sugar, petrol, bulk gas, diesel, and bulk urea.

Apapa port (Credit: Stears)
June 19, 2026

Flutterwave CEO, Cobhams share resilience blueprints with Nigerian youths

Flutterwave’s Olugbenga Agboola has urged Nigerian youths to leverage consistency and excellence to dismantle structural economic barriers across Africa.