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Economy

January 12, 2026

Gold jumps as Iran tensions, Fed concerns drive safe-haven demand

The price of one industry-standard troy ounce of gold rose to nearly $4,600 early on Monday before easing back.

Gold CFDs
January 12, 2026

NGSTQB to prioritise stronger software testing practices in 2026

The president of NGSTQB, Boye Dare, said this in an interview in Lagos on Monday.

Nigerian Software Testing Qualification Board Logo
January 12, 2026

U.S. hosts international talks on critical raw materials

The finance ministers from the Group of Seven leading global democracies and others plan to discuss access to critical raw materials in Washington on Monday.

G7 finance ministers
January 12, 2026

NDIC declares N24.3 billion second liquidation dividend for Heritage Bank depositors

NDIC has declared a second liquidation dividend of N24.3 billion for depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Ltd.

Heritage Bank
January 12, 2026

First HoldCo names new boards in non-banking subsidiaries

The diversified financial services group said the appointments followed regulatory approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Insurance Commission.

First HoldCo
January 12, 2026

Bear with me, I’ll pay outstanding pension, gratuities in January: Governor Alia

In the last two and a half years, I have never missed the payment of salaries and pensions, including gratuities,” Mr Alia said.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
January 12, 2026

Tinubu arrives in Abu Dhabi for sustainability summit

The 2026 ADSW, themed ‘The Nexus of Next, All Systems Go’, will focus on sustainable development, climate action, energy transition, and inclusive growth.

Abu Dhabi and President Bola Tinubu
January 12, 2026

Imo community demands accountability for oil revenue

A group of concerned community members, under the aegis of the Achi Stakeholders Forum, made the call at a news briefing in Owerri on Sunday.

Imo State gov, Hope Uzodimma (Credit: Nairametics)
January 10, 2026

Tinubu govt dismisses KPMG’s concerns over tax reform laws

Mr Oyedele stated, “The tax reform represents a bold step toward a self-sustaining and competitive Nigeria.”

January 10, 2026

Tinubu’s tax law ridden with gaps, omissions, inconsistencies: KPMG

KPMG highlighted 31 loopholes bordering on the identified shortcomings in the new tax law and suggested modifications.

KPMG logo and Nigeria tax law