Monday, October 5, 2026

Economy

September 1, 2026

Investors gain N1.22 trillion as stock market extends bullish run

Gains were driven by increased demand for blue-chip stocks.

Trading floor
September 1, 2026

Fuel price in Nigeria highest among oil-producing countries; war-ravaged Libya sells for N34 per litre: Atiku

Mr Abubakar further accused Mr Tinubu of using the country’s natural resources to punish its citizens.

September 1, 2026

Iran decries EU’s support for U.S. economic sanctions

Iran has condemned the European Union’s support for additional U.S. economic pressure, accusing Europe of abandoning its claimed strategic autonomy.

EU leaders
September 1, 2026

Mozambique ‌president appoints new central bank governor

Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has appointed Waldemar Fernando de Sousa as governor of the Bank of Mozambique and Felisberto Dinis Navalha as deputy governor.

President Daniel Francisco Chapo
September 1, 2026

Nigerians urged to turn waste into economic, energy opportunities

An environmental consultant urged Nigerians to transform urban waste into economic opportunities through recycling, renewable energy, and inclusive waste management.

Waste dump used to illustrate the story
September 1, 2026

Xenophobia: Gov Otti initiates protection, repatriation of Abia indigenes in South Africa

Mr Kanu appealed to communities to take ownership of the communication infrastructure being installed to improve telecommunications services across the state.

Telecom masts
September 1, 2026

Abia-MTN Partnership: 77% of new telecoms sites now operational, says govt

Mr Kanu appealed to communities to take ownership of the communication infrastructure being installed to improve telecommunications services across the state.

Telecoms masts
September 1, 2026

Settlement disruptions trigger N587 billion in equities loss

The Nigerian equities market closed August on a bearish note, shedding N587 billion in market capitalisation.

STOCK MARKET
September 1, 2026

$300 helicopter levy for air navigational services payable, TNC not applicable to offshore operations: NUPRC

Ms Eyesan said the TNC did not apply to helicopter landings at private offshore facilities and platforms when such operations support upstream petroleum activities.

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan
September 1, 2026

Tinubu’s $1 billion anti-poverty programme not politically driven, says group

The Tinubu Media Support Group says President Bola Tinubu’s $1 billion social protection programme was carefully planned, not a hurried response to opposition rhetoric.

Tinubu with supporters