Monday, October 5, 2026

Economy

September 4, 2026

Nigeria risks losing digital wealth without local tech ownership: MOFI 

The MOFI boss said that Nigeria had made significant progress in developing its technology ecosystem over the past two decades.

Ministry of Finance Incorporated
September 4, 2026

Nigeria must lead Africa in digital finance, says Gov Sanwo-Olu’s aide

Ganiyu Oseni, aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigeria to lead Africa in digital finance, tokenised assets and cross-border financial settlement.

Digital finance
September 4, 2026

Achebe Airport MD urges operators to address discriminatory ticket pricing

Martin Nwafor, the managing director of Chinua Achebe Airport, Umueri, Anambra, has called on airline operators using the airport to reconsider ticket pricing on the route.

managing director of Chinua Achebe Airport, Umueri, Anambra
September 3, 2026

Oyo assembly approves additional N210 billion for 2026 budget

With the new approval, the total budget for 2026 rises from N892.09 billion to N1.1 trillion.

Adebo Ogundoyin
September 3, 2026

Investors gain N239 billion as stock market rebounds

The stock market rebounded on Thursday, gaining N239 billion on renewed buying interest in equities.

Trading floor
September 3, 2026

Alake seeks stronger community action against illegal mining

Mr Alake urged communities to stop protecting illegal miners and support government agencies working to end environmental degradation caused by unlawful mining.

Dele Alake, minister for solid minerals (Credit: Ministry of Information)
September 3, 2026

AFC, industry leaders hail Dangote investments as catalysts for Africa’s economic growth

Economists, financial experts and industry stakeholders have described Dangote Group’s investments as major drivers of industrialisation across Nigeria and Africa.

Samaila Zubairu and others at the event
September 3, 2026

NAICOM ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌⁠‌‍⁠‌unveils ISSP to advance insurance penetration, financial inclusion 

Mr Abiru said a strong and resilient insurance industry was essential to protecting lives and assets.

NAICOM
September 3, 2026

Petrol Price Hike: Atiku backs IPMAN call for FG’s intervention, says Nigerians deserve cheaper fuel

Mr Atiku said Mr Tinubu’s celebration of subsidy removal as an economic triumph had become increasingly detached from the reality confronting ordinary Nigerians.

Atiku, IPMAN logo and Tinubu
September 3, 2026

Admission seekers, parents decry paying to upload results on JAMB portal

Some admission seekers and parents have expressed concern about the financial burden of securing admission into tertiary institutions.

UTME candidates