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Economy

January 10, 2026

Investor confidence high as market capitalisation hits  N953 billion 

Aluminium Extrusion Industries topped the losers, declining by 9.91 per cent to N19.10, followed by Austinlaz, which fell 9.83 per cent to N4.13.

STOCK MARKET
January 9, 2026

China, Ethiopia pledge closer cooperation in infrastructure, AI

Mr Wang will also travel to Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho during his trip, which runs until January 12.

Xi, Ahmed
January 9, 2026

FG inaugurates artificial insemination, livestock care centres in Sokoto

Governor Ahmad Aliyu lauded the federal government’s intervention, noting that the livestock service centre would complement state-led agricultural reforms.

January 9, 2026

Ohanaeze mourns GNI fire victims, tells Lagos govt to be proactive

“Prominent amongst actions to take is the mandatory addition of fire containment features in the construction of market stalls,” said Ohanaeze.

January 8, 2026

Gov. Zulum disburses N1 billion to boost SMEs in Borno 

The beneficiaries were drawn from Biu, Hawul, Shani, Bayo and Kwaya-Kusar council areas.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
January 8, 2026

Stocks extend rally as market gains N138 billion

The benchmark opened trading at N102.684 trillion, reflecting continued investor confidence and extending the market’s positive momentum.

Trading floor
January 8, 2026

Tinubu lauds NGX’s N100 trillion milestone, says it signals investor confidence

Mr Tinubu said the stock market’s strong performance reflects investor confidence in the broader economy and validates ongoing reforms.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
January 8, 2026

Tinubu hails NRS boss Adedeji for revenue reforms

Mr Tinubu cited innovation, automation, global best practices, and staff upskilling as drivers of improved revenue performance.

Zaccheus Adedeji (Credit FIRS)
January 8, 2026

E-hailing drivers decry multiple VAT deductions on inDrive members

AUATON vice-president South-West, Kolawole Aina, said in Lagos that inDrive e-hailing drivers suddenly discovered this double taxation on January 1, 2026.

inDrive vehicles