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Economy

October 9, 2026

Sokoto boosts coastal highway security with 10 Hilux vehicles

The Sokoto government donated ten Hilux vehicles to the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army to safeguard the ongoing construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway.

October 9, 2026

On Customer Service Week, Nigerian subscribers express rage, frustration amid MTN network outage

MTN data subscribers in Abuja, Oyo, Lagos, Rivers, and Delta have expressed rage over the network outage on Thursday during Customer Service Week.

Customers at MTN office
October 9, 2026

PenCom boss issues warning to pension operators over recapitalisation deadline

“I would like to warn the industry that all those who have not met the recapitalisation requirements must comply urgently. There is no going back,” PenCom boss said.

PenCom building
October 9, 2026

Nigeria pushes global tax reforms, cheaper development loans at UN

Nigeria has called for urgent reforms of the international financial architecture to address high borrowing costs and persistent development financing gaps.

Jimoh Ibrahim
October 9, 2026

Board chairman, co-owner of Nodus Bank jailed 62 months for multimillion-dollar wire fraud

The former board chairman and co-owner of Nodus International Bank has been sentenced to 62 months in prison for wire fraud.

Nodus International Bank
October 9, 2026

Fraudster convicted for defrauding crypto exchange Uranium Finance of $50 million

Jonathan Spalletta has been convicted of computer fraud and money laundering in connection with his hacks of the decentralised cryptocurrency exchange Uranium Finance.

Uranium Finance
October 9, 2026

Nigerian states’ revenues rose 93%, education spending drops: World Bank

The World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education’s share of the sector’s expenditure declined.

Tinubu with governors
October 8, 2026

FG unveils four investment frontiers to bolster power supply

Mr Adesina said energy assets should create value beyond ownership.

Joseph Tegbe
October 8, 2026

Flutterwave CEO joins OpenAI, NVIDIA, Microsoft, AMD-led advisory board in Silicon Valley

Mr Agboola’s appointment reflects his growing role in international discussions around technology, economic policy, and governance.

Olugbenga “GB” Agboola
October 8, 2026

Tinubu govt announces reintroduction of subsidy on fuel sold at NNPC stations

This was announced on Thursday by Taiwo Oyedele, the minister of finance and coordinating of the economy.