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Economy

June 11, 2026

Delegates seek stronger ties at China’s ethnic policy seminar

Katarina Babang, the head of unit at Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, commended the programme for combining theory with practical field experience.

Xi Jinping
June 10, 2026

Standard Bank throws weight behind Dangote Refinery IPO, expansion plans

Mr Tshabalala said that the bank intended to play a leading role in the refinery’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) and future expansion projects.

Dangote refinery
June 10, 2026

Seplat appoints Tony Elumelu as chairman

Seplat Energy Plc has appointed Effiong Okon as chief executive officer, effective August 1, while Tony Elumelu will become chairman, effective January 1, 2027.

Tony Elumelu, Seplat
June 10, 2026

Stakeholders seek coordinated action on Nigeria’s youth unemployment

The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during a technical review of a desk report on Y-NEET organised by Mind the Gap Foundation.

Protesting Benue Youths
June 10, 2026

Nigeria’s democratic structures struggling with multidimensional poverty, insecurity: LEAD

According to the LEAD Network Africa executive director, Nigeria’s democratic journey remains a work in progress.

Leadership Entrepreneurship and Advocacy Network Africa
June 10, 2026

Flutterwave founder unveils vision for Africa’s financial operating system

Flutterwave founder and CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, has said that stablecoins represent a fundamental upgrade to Africa’s cross-border payment infrastructure.

Flutterwave founder and CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola
June 10, 2026

North-West governors unveil regional plan to tackle multidimensional poverty

The North-West Governors’ Forum convened a meeting in Kano to reduce multidimensional poverty through scaled-up social protection systems and innovative financing.

North-West Governors’ Forum
June 9, 2026

Senate urges ban on textile imports, calls for revival of local mills

He said Nigeria’s textile industry flourished in the 1960s and 1970s due to strong government intervention, including import restrictions that attracted investors.

Ankara wrappers
June 9, 2026

IMF hails Nigeria’s economic reforms, urges stronger revenue mobilisation

The IMF said Nigeria’s gross international reserves rose to $46 billion in 2025, up from $40 billion at the end of 2024.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
June 9, 2026

Senate gives Bank of Agriculture, two others one-week ultimatum over audit queries

The directive followed the organisations’ failure to appear during the committee’s hearing on Tuesday in Abuja.

Senate