Friday, November 13, 2026

Economy

October 22, 2026

Court jails Bercor Global manager 18 months for stealing N5.6 million

A Kaduna Magistrate Court on Thursday sentenced 54-year-old manager Amos Ferdinand to 18 months’ imprisonment for stealing N5.6 million belonging to his employer.

Kaduna prison
October 22, 2026

NITDA, partners to host cybersecurity confab to bolster digital resilience

NITDA says it will host an International Cybersecurity Conference to strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience amid growing AI-enabled threats.

October 22, 2026

Abiru bags NCRIB fellowship for insurance sector reforms

Mukhail Abiru has received the honorary fellowship of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers.

October 22, 2026

Multinational bank Barclays to fire 5,000 workers to reduce costs, says AI creating efficiency

Barclays has announced plans to cut 5,000 jobs globally, representing about five per cent of its total workforce. One thousand workers already sacked.

Barclays Bank
October 22, 2026

Security bedrock of Nigeria’s trillion-dollar economy ambition, says defence minister

Defence chief says sustainable national security, strong governance, and credible institutions are indispensable for Nigeria’s transition into a trillion-dollar economy.

Defence minister Christopher Gwabin Musa
October 22, 2026

UN hails Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project as booster of Africa’s energy security

ECA has hailed the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project as a major initiative to expand energy access across Africa.

Tinubu, King Mohammed VI
October 22, 2026
ACF
October 21, 2026

BOI, UNDP partner to promote inclusive industrialisation in Nigeria

According to the statement, under the agreement, both institutions will support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

Bank of Industry (BOI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
October 21, 2026

Fuel Price: Female drivers seek CNG support, inclusion in transport reforms

The Female Drivers Association of Nigeria has sought inclusivity and CNG support to survive the fuel crisis, saying its impact has been severe.

FEDAN members
October 21, 2026

ACCI urges FG to sustain economic policies beyond 2027

ACCI has urged the federal government to sustain economic policies beyond the 2027 elections to support Nigeria’s ambition of building a trillion-dollar economy.

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry