Monday, October 5, 2026

Economy

September 7, 2026

UAE ‌builds alternative trade, energy routes amid Iran attacks

The United Arab Emirates is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not “held ‌hostage” by the ongoing war with Iran.

UAE crude oil facility
September 7, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover announces plan to cut 4,000 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs amid stiff market competition from Chinese manufacturers, U.S. tariffs, and rising adoption of electric vehicles.

Jaguar Land Rover
September 7, 2026

South-South residents seek revamping of moribund state-owned industries

South-South residents have urged the governments of Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River to take deliberate steps to revamp moribund public industries in their states.

South-South governors
September 7, 2026

Delay in 6GHz allocation, stalling mobile network infrastructure: GSMA

GSMA has warned that delays in decisions on the 6GHz spectrum band are stalling essential mobile network infrastructure as the world transitions from 5G to early 6G networks.

Global System for Mobile Communications Association
September 7, 2026

Several people killed in Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport

Five people died, and five more were injured after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crashing into vehicles and disrupting air travel.

Crashed Amazon cargo plane
September 7, 2026

Nigerians ‘won’t be missing’ Uber as drivers, passengers share ride-hailing experiences

“The market is still here in Nigeria, and I am signed up to other apps. They are basically the same people using different apps,” a driver said.

September 7, 2026

NCS on track to achieve its N11 trillion annual target: Taiwo Oyedele

In a statement on Sunday, Mr Oyedele commended the NCS for its ongoing trade reforms and for generating N4 trillion in revenue in the first half of 2026.

September 7, 2026

NISO rejects payment proposal by DisCos, threatens sanctions

NISO has rejected payment proposals from some electricity distribution companies to settle their outstanding obligations to the Nigerian Electricity Market and service providers.

DisCos
September 7, 2026

Customs board sacks officers, approves six management appointments

The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved the appointment of a deputy comptroller-general and five assistant comptroller-generals.

Nigeria Customs Service Board
September 6, 2026

My decision to return fuel subsidy is to strengthen local oil production like Trump: Atiku

Mr Atiku said, “Tinubu did not inherit this cost-of-living crisis from Nigerians. His policies created and deepened it.”

Atiku Abubakar