Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

October 3, 2026

Tinubu’s reforms bolstered productive investment in oil industry: Shettima

Mr Sanwo-Olu commended Mr Shettima for his leadership, support and dedication to the Nigerian project.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
October 3, 2026

Stock market sheds N262 billion

PZ led the losers’ table, declining by 9.91 per cent to close at N66.40 per share.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange
October 2, 2026

AfDB, OPEC strengthen environmental, social safeguards in Africa

AfDB and OPEC Fund have boosted efforts to improve environmental and social safeguards in development projects.

October 2, 2026

Abuja civil servants back strike, say rising cost of living impoverishing families

FCT civil servants have backed a warning strike declared by public service workers over unresolved demands.

Nyesom Wike and President Bola Tinubu (credit: Guardian)
October 2, 2026

Ekiti ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‍‌rolls out 15 CNG-powered buses to cut transport fare

The governor said his administration would continue to take measures to reduce the economic burden on residents.

CNG-powered buses
October 2, 2026

Burkina Faso affirms Nigeria as natural partner for cooperation

Burkina Faso says Nigeria is a “natural partner” and major African player and has called for stronger economic cooperation.

Burkina Faso junta leader
October 2, 2026

Diesel prices fall 6% as Europe considers releasing fuel after Trump’s threat

Diesel price in Europe fell sharply on Friday as European countries considered releasing more fuel.

EU leaders
October 2, 2026

Abuja Trade Fair: Foreign, local vendors decry low patronage

Jideani Agabaidu, ACCI director-general, was optimistic things would improve in due course.

Abuja trade fair
October 2, 2026

Brazil targets over 80% renewable energy share by 2055

Brazil is targeting more than 80 per cent of renewable energy in its energy mix by 2055, alongside plans to double energy production.

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
October 2, 2026

Ethiopia expands AI use, applied research 

Ethiopia is stepping up the development and application of AI, alongside efforts to strengthen applied scientific research.

AI