Monday, October 5, 2026

Economy

September 8, 2026

Expert seeks stronger action on maritime policies, governance

Ms Edodo-Emore said the security of local and international waterways remained crucial to the seamless movement of cargo and the expansion of trade.

Vessel used to illustrate the story
September 8, 2026

APM Terminals signs MoU to develop Badagry deep seaport

Mr Clerc said the proposed Badagry project would provide additional deep-water capacity for larger container vessels and create new transhipment opportunities for Nigeria.

September 8, 2026

Tinubu urges banks to translate capital into productive investment, employment

The president said that the government would continue to create space for more private sector credit.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
September 8, 2026

Refinery’s IPO is for Nigerians, anyone with BVN can participate, says Dangote 

Mr Dangote reaffirmed the company’s commitment to transparency, strong corporate governance, and sustainable shareholder value.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals
September 8, 2026

Oil, MSME investment key to sustaining GDP growth, say economists

Economists have urged the federal government to adopt measures that will increase crude oil production and provide more support for the micro, small and medium enterprises sector.

UAE crude oil facility
September 8, 2026

Nigeria offers two savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit

The Debt Management Office has announced two federal government savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit.

Debt Management Office (DMO)
September 8, 2026

SSTA urges Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara governors to protect mass transit against bandits

SSTA has appealed to the governors of Sokoto, Katsina, and Zamfara to join hands to protect inter-state transport vehicles from bandit attacks.

Armed bandits
September 8, 2026

Kano govt says 5,800 women empowered with N290 million grants

The Kano government has distributed N50,000 grants to 5,800 women across the 44 council areas under its Monthly Women’s Empowerment and Poverty Relief Programme.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
September 8, 2026

AGILE distributes ATM cards to 33,696 Jigawa pupils

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has begun distributing ATM cards to 33,696 pupils in Jigawa.

September 8, 2026

Enugu United Palm Products begins commercial oil production 

Enugu United Palm Products, a public-private partnership between Pragmatic Palms Limited and the Enugu government, has begun commercial palm oil production for the Nigerian market.

Peter Mbah