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Economy

June 16, 2026

World Bank Ranking: Nigerian Ports Authority gain global recognition

The Nigerian Ports Authority has secured global recognition as Apapa and Tin Can ports ranked among the world’s top 20 improved ports.

NPA’s managing director, Abubakar Dantsoho
June 15, 2026

Nigeria’s food inflation at 17% worrisome, weakening household purchasing power: CPPE

The NBS, on Monday, reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose slightly to 15.93 per cent in May 2026 from 15.69 per cent in April.

Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE)
June 15, 2026

FG moves to curb rising cooking gas prices

Cooking gas currently sells at N2,000 per kg in roadside retail outlets. 

Gas cylinders
June 15, 2026

Dangote expects over $4 billion annual forex earnings from fertiliser exports

The facility underscores AFC’s strong confidence in Dangote Group’s vision to drive industrial growth.

June 15, 2026

FG, World Bank intensify efforts to strengthen public procurement system

Adebowale Adedokun, BPP’s director-general, said the government was also introducing sustainable procurement as a specialised area for recruitment into the procurement cadre.

WORLD BANK
June 15, 2026

ECOWAS lawmakers convene meeting on regional energy, electricity in Dakar

The ECOWAS Parliament is scheduled to begin a meeting of its delocalised joint committee in Dakar to address West Africa’s renewable energy and electricity challenges.

Ecowas meeting Dakar
June 14, 2026

Retailers urge producers to prioritise local market as cooking gas prices soar

Mr Ajujumbu attributed the recent surge in LPG prices to global market pressures and local supply challenges.

Gas cylinders
June 14, 2026

Nigeria raked in N1.37 trillion from company income tax in Q1 2026: NBS

According to the report, domestic CIT received was N538.91 billion, while foreign CIT payment was N828.82 billion in Q1 2026.

Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
June 14, 2026

Ginger prices soar in Lagos amid supply shortages, transportation cost

Ginger is widely used in Nigerian homes for cooking, beverages, and traditional remedies.

Ginger
June 14, 2026

Kwara committed to investment in human capital development: Official

The Kwara government on Friday pledged its commitment to investing in human capital development.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq