Friday, July 31, 2026

Economy

July 30, 2026

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, other presidential candidates to pay N200 million each for 2027 campaign billboard: Otti

The Abia government says presidential candidates intending to campaign through billboards and posters will pay N200 million to obtain a campaign advertising permit.

Tinubu campaign board, Otti
July 30, 2026

South Africans can’t march forever, says anti-migrant campaigner Mchunu, hints at economic collapse

The anti-migrant activist highlighted that South Africans have staged over 1,000 marches against illegal immigrants.

Ngizwe Mchunu
July 30, 2026

Nigeria should rely more on domestic capital, says CBN governor

“The era of abundant liquidity, chasing returns regardless of risk, is over. Investors now have more choices and less tolerance for uncertainty,” said Mr Cardoso.

Olayemi Cardoso
July 30, 2026

Okonjo-Iweala tells Tinubu to borrow cautiously, reforms should create jobs for Nigerians

“Nigeria needs to continue the work on overall macroeconomic reforms with a careful approach to fiscal issues, contracting of debt and debt management,” the WTO chief stated.

Okonjo-Iweala with Tinubu
July 30, 2026

NRC graduates 31 new locomotive pilots

NRC has graduated 31 newly trained locomotive pilots, who completed over one year of intensive theoretical and practical training in locomotive operations.

Nigerian Railway Corporation has graduated 31 newly trained locomotive pilots
July 30, 2026

Dangote Refinery critical to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy vision, says FG

“There is no way to create jobs and prosperity without industrialisation,” Mr Dangote said. “The greatest attraction for foreign investors is the success of domestic investors.”

Dangote Refinery
July 29, 2026

FG urges South-South cooperatives to invest in proposed bank, digital platforms 

The minister explained that the digital platform would improve transparency.

Agriculture minister Aliyu Abdullahi
July 29, 2026

Flutterwave makes CNBC, Statista’s World’s Top Fintech Companies’ list

As Flutterwave enters its second decade, the company is expanding beyond payments to help businesses do more with their money.

Flutterwave
July 29, 2026

Kaduna govt holds 2026 civil service exam for 3,000 workers

The Kaduna government has commenced the 2026 civil service examination to confirm the appointments of 3,000 civil servants.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
July 29, 2026

Fashion entrepreneur urges investment in creative sector

Ms Ojeniyi said with the evolution of the digital economy, Nigerian fashion entrepreneurs had embraced AI to redefine the customer experience.

MODELS ON NIGERIAN FASHION RUNWAY