Sunday, October 4, 2026

Economy

September 23, 2026

Court allows Trump admin to exchange land with Musk’s SpaceX in Texas

A U.S. federal court has approved a land exchange between the Fish and Wildlife Service and SpaceX in South Texas.

Trump, Elon Musk
September 23, 2026

OKOBI: Gov Uzodimma affirms commitment as 100 additional communities get backing

Governor Hope Uzodimma says his administration remains committed to sustainable economic growth in Imo by empowering local communities

Governor Hope Uzodimma
September 23, 2026

Finance minister seeks affordable capital to bridge Africa’s infrastructure gap

In a statement on Wednesday, Mr Oyedele made the call at the United Nations Dialogue on Solutions to Climate Finance in New York.

Taiwo Oyedele
September 23, 2026

Ethiopia seeks world’s largest producer of arabica coffee status

Ethiopia is modernising its coffee industry to become the world’s largest producer of arabica coffee.

Arabica coffee
September 23, 2026

Vietnam now Southeast Asia’s largest electric-car market with 40% share

Vietnam became Southeast Asia’s largest electric-car market in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for nearly 40 per cent of new-car sales, according to the IEA.

Vietnamese EV plant
September 23, 2026

Nigeria ranks bottom in Africa as only 12% approve of Tinubu’s electricity performance: Report

Only one in eight Nigerians, or 12 per cent, gave Mr Tinubu pass marks for his government’s performance on electricity.

LANTERN IN DARKNESS AND TINUBU SLEEPING
September 23, 2026

We have most secure border in U.S. history, Trump tells world leaders at UNGA

Mr Trump has said that the U.S. now has the most secure border in its history, noting that the country had the worst and most dangerous border on earth before he took office.

Trump at UNGA
September 23, 2026

Wage Dispute: Gov Aiyedatiwa, Ondo varsity unions reach agreement

The Ondo government and tertiary institution unions have reached an agreement on implementing the new federal government and university unions’ wage structure and allowances.

September 22, 2026

Edible ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠⁠‍‍‌oil tanker drivers suspend planned strike

NUEOTDN President Ilias Aperun said the decision followed interventions by the federal government and the State Security Service (SSS).

September 22, 2026

NMDPRA begins consultations on anti-competition regulations in petroleum sector

The proposed regulations are designed to address abuse of dominance and promote fair, non-discriminatory access to essential petroleum infrastructure.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)