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Economy

June 14, 2026

NCDMB equips 160 Kebbi, Zamfara youths with AI, data analytics skills

Luka Dalang, programme coordinator of RimaFin Consulting, said this on Friday in Kaduna at the end of the five-day training programme.

NCDMB training for youths
June 13, 2026

Elon Musk becoming trillionaire ‘dark day for democracy’: Oxfam

“Elon Musk’s rise to trillionaire status marks a new pinnacle of oligarchy and a dark day for democracy.

Elon Musk
June 12, 2026

UK, Nigeria unveil £15 million programme to boost investment

The UK also announced deeper collaboration on Nigeria’s digital economy through the SPRIRET initiative, delivered under the UK’s Digital Access Programme.

Taiwo Oyedele
June 12, 2026

Nigeria needs public sector audit to strengthen democracy: Auditor-General

The auditor-general for the federation, Shaakaa Chira, says public-sector auditing is imperative for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.

Shaakaa Chira
June 12, 2026

Experts seek reforms to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential

The stakeholders, who spoke in separate interviews, said democratic governance had created opportunities for reforms and private-sector engagement.

Lagos’ Broad Street
June 12, 2026

NIMC partners NDPC on data protection certification training for staff

NIMC, in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has commenced a nationwide data protection certification training for its staff.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote
June 12, 2026

FG woos global investors, trains 100 youths on CNG, petrol bikes repair

The federal government says it is intensifying policy reforms to attract global investment into the nation’s automotive sector.

Youth being trained on CNG
June 12, 2026

Nationwide Blackout: Tinubu approves N4 trillion bond to settle electricity debt

“Electricity is a democratic dividend we owe every Nigerian. We intend to deliver it,” Mr Tinubu said.

LIT LANTERN IN DARKNESS
June 12, 2026

Global growth to decline to 2.5% in 2026 over Middle East crisis: World Bank

The World Bank’s latest report says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global economic growth to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ajay Banga
June 12, 2026

June 12: Groups plan anti-bad governance protests across Nigeria

“Nigeria under the current administration has collapsed into misrule, corruption and policy failures,” said the leader of the TIB Movement.