Sunday, July 12, 2026

Economy

July 9, 2026

Japa is modern-day slavery; Nigerians at home better than those abroad: Tinubu Govt

“Do you know where the majority of them are working? Care homes,” said the presidential spokesman.

President Bola Tinubu
July 9, 2026

Nigerian investors gain N3.45 trillion as equities market surges

The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish rally on Tuesday, with investors gaining N3.450 trillion, driven by renewed buying interest in large- and mid-cap stocks.

Stock Market
July 9, 2026

ExxonMobil’s Usan project to generate $1 billion for Nigeria

ESSO Exploration and Production Nigeria says its $1 billion Usan Infill Project in Oil Mining Lease 138 is expected to generate $1.2 billion in revenue.

ExxonMobil
July 9, 2026

Middle East Crisis: IMF, World Bank seek stronger global cooperation

The institutions made the call in a joint statement on Wednesday following a Tuesday meeting of their high-level coordination group.

World Bank and IMF
July 8, 2026

Naira further depreciates, loses N3.32 against dollar at official market

Data from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the naira lost N3.32.

Naira and Dollar
July 8, 2026

CBN seeks bold ESG reforms to unlock Africa’s sustainable growth

Mr Ikeazor said Africa was warming rapidly and facing its worst climate crisis in more than a decade.

Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
July 8, 2026

IMF projects 3.0% global growth in 2026, 4.1% for Nigeria

The report noted that oil-importing and non-resource-intensive economies would be more adversely affected by higher energy and food prices.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
July 8, 2026

30 vessels laden with petroleum products, other items expected at Lagos ports

The authority said the vessels are expected between July 8 and July 20.

Lagos Port
July 8, 2026

CBN warns Nigerians against rejecting standard N100 note

Mrs Ali urged members of the public to accept and transact with banknotes legally issued by the apex bank.

CBN warns against rejecting N100 note
July 8, 2026

Nigeria’s economic growth hinges on technology, innovation: UniCal VC

Mr Offiong said this on Wednesday in Calabar while declaring the Chemical Society of Nigeria’s second annual conference open.

vice-chancellor of the University of Calabar, Offiong Offiong