Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

October 15, 2026

Dangote, Botswana exchange back NGX push for cross-border investment

Dangote Industries and the Botswana Stock Exchange endorsed NGX’s efforts to expand cross-border investment opportunities across African capital markets.

Dangote, BSE
October 14, 2026

Dangote Refinery IPO: Small investors take centre stage as public offering nears close

Dangote encouraged prospective shareholders to adopt a long-term investment perspective

Dangote refinery
October 14, 2026

Palm Oil: Experts advocate gene editing, improved field management

Oil palm breeding experts have advocated integrating conventional breeding methods, modern biotechnology, and gene-editing technology to boost productivity.

Palm oil
October 14, 2026

Nigeria secures global recognition for measurement standards

Nigeria has secured international recognition for its measurement standards after the Standards Organisation of Nigeria signed a global arrangement.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
October 14, 2026

1.2 billion Nigerians, others living in multidimensional poverty: UNDP Report

Of the 1.2 billion, more than half are children. The report stated that 617 million children still lack access to education, electricity, clean water, etc.

Children in squalid area
October 14, 2026

Nigeria unveils 65 investment opportunities to boost growth, jobs

Nigeria has unveiled 65 investment opportunities across key sectors to attract domestic and foreign investments, create jobs and accelerate economic growth.

Taiwo Oyedele
October 14, 2026

New master plan to grow capital market to N750 trillion: SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the new Nigeria Capital Market Master Plan (NCMMP) 2.0 targets market growth from N250 trillion to N750 trillion.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
October 14, 2026

Shell to sell Nigeria gas distribution business to Vaaris Energy

Meanwhile, the company said the transaction was still subject to regulatory approval, and Shell Nigeria Gas Group would remain part of Shell until the deal was sanctioned.

October 14, 2026

IMF advises countries to replace fuel subsidies with targeted support for poor people

The International Monetary Fund has urged countries to replace blanket fuel subsidies with targeted support for vulnerable households.

A filling station
October 14, 2026

Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal offers lessons for African countries: Oyedele

Mr Oyedele said the reforms showed the importance of introducing economic policies in the right order, explaining government decisions clearly and gaining public trust.