Friday, August 28, 2026

Economy

August 7, 2026

Police, stakeholders to curb sale of dead animals’ meat in Maiduguri

The police stressed the need for sustained public enlightenment on the health risks associated with consuming unwholesome meat.

Carcasses of cows
August 7, 2026

Nigerian govt urges manufacturers to embrace smart technology

FCT deputy minister Mariya Mahmoud has urged manufacturers to embrace smart tech to improve productivity, reduce costs, and remain competitive in the face of economic challenges.

FCT deputy minister Mariya Mahmoud
August 7, 2026

Gov Yusuf spends N300 million on Hisbah-organised mass wedding

The government will provide the couples with household furniture, and each groom will receive 10 yards of fabric, a cap, shoes, and food.

MASS WEDDING IN KANO, GOVERNOR ABBA YUSUF
August 7, 2026

Nigeria spent N1.16 trillion on fuel subsidy in 2021, says RMAFC

Mohammed Shehu, the chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says Nigeria spent N1.16 trillion on fuel subsidy in 2021.

Fuel pump
August 6, 2026

Tinubu govt blames rising poverty on fuel subsidy removal, says previous policy unsustainable

“Reform is a reset because we were living in fiscal illusions. So, we needed to stop deceiving ourselves so the country can move forward,” Mr Oyedele said.

Taiwo Oyedele
August 6, 2026

FCID, NAFDAC strengthen partnership to tackle counterfeit products

The police presented a proposed training programme to be facilitated by the FCID Annex team led by the police commissioner (forensics) following a request from NAFDAC.

Cops, NAFDAC agent
August 6, 2026

eWorld forum to assess GSM’s impact after 25 years

The publisher of eWorldnews, Aaron Ukodie, says stakeholders will assess the impact of GSM technology on Nigeria’s economy 25 years after its introduction.

August 6, 2026

NIA commends NAICOM’s transparent recapitalisation process

The Nigerian Insurers Association has commended NAICOM for its fair, transparent and structured implementation of the industry’s recapitalisation exercise.

NAICOM
August 6, 2026

LASEPA seals off Lagos companies for environmental violations

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off four establishments for violating environmental regulations in Lagos.

LASEPA agents
August 6, 2026

Prudential Zenith Life, Standard Chartered partner to deepen insurance penetration

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance and Standard Chartered have formed a strategic partnership to broaden access to life insurance products and deepen financial inclusion.

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance, Standard Chartered