Sunday, October 4, 2026

Economy

September 24, 2026

Nigeria seeks local value from U.S. critical minerals deal

Nigeria and the U.S. signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, as the former seeks greater investment, local processing and technology transfer.

Bola Tinubu, Donald Trump
September 24, 2026

NGX Group seeks deeper Nigeria-U.S. investment ties

NGX Group has called for enhanced investment and commercial ties between Nigeria and the U.S. to boost capital flows and drive economic growth.

September 24, 2026

Angola warns of ‘global anarchy’ as Tanzania seeks progress on SDGs

“Today, we live in an environment of global anarchy in which the use of force prevails over the force of reason and law,” said Angola’s president.

Angola’s President João Lourenço
September 24, 2026

Power generation plants utilised 86% of available capacity in August: NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission says the country’s grid-connected power plants utilised 86 per cent of available generation capacity in August.

Blackout in Abuja
September 24, 2026

Sanwo-Olu seeks affordable climate finance for subnational govts

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the international community to provide affordable, long-term financing to help subnational governments implement climate solutions at scale.

September 23, 2026

UN to support ‌⁠Nigeria, others to turn mineral wealth into prosperity

Nigeria, Guinea, Indonesia, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe will be the first countries to receive support.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
September 23, 2026

National savings scheme to boost future investments: SEC

The director-general said the initiative aligned with the federal government’s fiscal policy direction.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
September 23, 2026

65,000 flights recorded since Ibom Air began operations in 2019: Official 

Ms Essienette said that the airline had grown its fleet to 10 aircraft.

Ibom Air
September 23, 2026

Enugu ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠‌‌‌Air launches inaugural flight to Douala

The governor said Enugu Air had become one of the fastest-growing airlines in Nigeria.

Enugu Air
September 23, 2026

IRS agent Clinton Dale indicted for filing false tax returns for U.S. drug dealers

He allegedly designed a scheme to conceal the nature and source of income earned through drug deals by certain clients through the business.

IRS OFFICIALS