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Economy

August 13, 2026

Tinubu Hardship: Soaring rents push Abuja families to skip meals, healthcare, education

Residents of Kubwa in the Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, say rising rents are forcing families to spend less on food, healthcare and education.

President Bola Tinubu
August 13, 2026

Call made for increased investment in social protection for inclusive development

A social policy expert has called for increased investment in social protection to reduce poverty and promote inclusive development.

Old people
August 13, 2026

Deutsche Bank becomes first European clearing house for China’s renminbi

Deutsche Bank has become the first European clearing house for China’s renminbi.

Stash of renminbi cash
August 13, 2026

U.S., Japan to rival China via world’s deepest undersea mine for rare earths

U.S. and Japan are collaborating on undersea mining of rare earth minerals in Minamitorishima Island in a move to rival China’s dominance of global rare earth mining.

Undersea rare earths
August 13, 2026

First 100% British chocolate bar made in about 100 years with cocoa from Berkshire

The University of Reading in Berkshire, United Kingdom, has produced chocolate bars entirely made with British-grown cocoa products.

First 100% British chocolate bar
August 13, 2026

NGX seeks stronger ties with Hong Kong exchange

NGX Group chairman, Umaru Kwairanga, made the call in a statement following a meeting with HKEX officials in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

August 13, 2026

GSMA inaugurates new services to promote device reuse, recycling

The GSM Association says it has inaugurated circularity services to help mobile operators reduce electronic waste, extend device lifecycles and unlock value from existing assets.

Collage of phones
August 13, 2026

SEC sets T+1 settlement deadline

The Securities and Exchange Commission has fixed 5:00 p.m. on the first business day after trading as the settlement deadline for eligible equities and commodities.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
August 13, 2026

Enugu roadside traders get seven-day ultimatum to vacate roads

The Enugu State Ministry of Transport on Wednesday gave a seven-day ultimatum to roadside traders to vacate trading in the Abakpa Nike axis.

Peter Mbah
August 12, 2026

Nigeria exceeds OPEC quota for third consecutive month

According to the commission, Nigeria produced 1.505 million barrels of crude oil daily during the month. 

OPEC