Friday, August 28, 2026

Economy

August 4, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Iran says talks with Oman on vessel transit continue

Iranian authorities said the talks with Oman have been positive at both the technical and political levels as the two countries move close to reaching an agreement.

Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]
August 4, 2026

Lagos govt to empower 3,800 MSMEs

“When we empower one entrepreneur, we strengthen a family; when we support thousands of entrepreneurs, we strengthen the economy of Lagos State,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
August 4, 2026

Nigeria courts U.S. solid minerals investors

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, led a delegation to the U.S. to advance collaboration across the solid minerals value chain.

Dele Alake
August 4, 2026

Leadway unveils unified pension brand with N3 trillion assets, 1.2 million contributors

Leadway Holdings has unveiled Leadway Pension Fund Administrator as its unified pension brand following the operational integration of Leadway Pensure and PAL Pensions.

Leadway Holdings
August 4, 2026

MTN urges Africa to strengthen institutions for economic growth

MTN chief urged African governments to strengthen independent public institutions for sustainable economic growth and long-term investment.

Mcebisi Jonas
August 4, 2026

25 U.S. states sue Trump over new trade tariffs

They accused Mr Trump of trying to impose additional costs on families and businesses and asked the court to halt tariff implementation.

United States President Donald Trump
August 4, 2026

Tinubu govt approves refinancing of $3.3 billion ‘project gazelle’

NEC has approved the refinancing of the $3.3 billion Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new $4.5 billion facility named ‘Project Gazelle 2’.

Project Gazelle
August 4, 2026

Naira recovers from slip, gains N3.38 at official market

The naira on Monday opened the month of August on a positive note at the official market, trading at N1,364.83 to a dollar.

Redesign naira notes
August 4, 2026

Gang processing, selling meat of cow carcasses nabbed in Maiduguri: Police

The police command in Borno has arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged processing and selling of meat from cow carcasses in Maiduguri.

August 3, 2026

Gov. Soludo urges Nigerians to buy local fabrics to create jobs

Mr Soludo said the recent economic reforms by the federal government had improved macroeconomic stability. 

Governor Chukwuma Soludo