Monday, October 5, 2026

Economy

September 18, 2026

Civil servants decry hike in petrol pump price, transport fares

A litre of petrol, which was sold between N1,180 and N1,350, is now selling for between N1,388 and N1,450 in the FCT.

Fuel pump
September 18, 2026

FG seeks Qatar’s partnership to tackle 15 million housing deficit

Mr Darma said the proposed partnership would support the provision of social housing across the country’s 774 local government areas.

Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma, Yusuf Bin Ahmad Al-Hail and others
September 18, 2026

Navy lauds conviction of nine crude oil thieves in Akwa Ibom

Naval spokesperson Captain Abiodun Folorunsho described the verdict as a significant step in the sustained fight against economic sabotage.

Nigerian Navy
September 18, 2026

Oman ‌implements Arab world’s first liquefied hydrogen project

Oman is working to establish the world’s first commercial corridor to export liquid hydrogen. Liquid hydrogen is produced by cooling and liquefying hydrogen to minus 253°C.

At around 8 weeks, it’s still quite plausible for symptoms to be volatile and trigger-sensitive.
September 18, 2026

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, names son as successor

Mr Buffett, 96, will remain on the board as chairman emeritus while his son takes over as chairman.

Warren and Howard Buffett
September 18, 2026

CBN, finance ministry sign MoU to improve fiscal, monetary policy coordination

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said it marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s pursuit of stronger macroeconomic management and lasting economic stability.

Olayemi Cardoso and Taiwo Oyedele
September 18, 2026

Commandant Suberu Aniviye suspended after controversial death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

“A full investigation will be conducted while the commandant under whose watch this happened remains suspended,” the interior minister said.

Commandant Suberu Aniviye
September 18, 2026

2,300 ships handled, 12.2% cargo growth recorded in H1 2026: NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority says it handled 2,300 ships across Nigerian ports in the first half of 2026, up from 2,152 ships in H1 2025.

Cargoes on the sea
September 18, 2026

Court orders Google to open ad tech systems to rivals in major antitrust case

Court ordered Google to let publishers access and export their own data from DFP and AdX, making it easier to switch ad tech providers, a DOJ statement noted.

Google Hq
September 18, 2026

$2 Billion by 2031: Oilserv, Gabon partner on hydrocarbon development, gas infrastructure

Oilserv Limited has signed an MOU with Gabon to establish a framework for developing and commercialising hydrocarbon reserves in DEF-3 and D4-5 blocks.