Sunday, October 4, 2026

Economy

September 30, 2026

BPP boss advises civil servants on post-retirement plan

Adebowale Adedokun, director-general of the Bureau of Public Procurement, has advised civil servants to develop business plans for life after retirement.

Adebowale Adedokun
September 30, 2026

Summit seeks more role for women in economic decisions, influence

The Executive Women’s Summit has called for a shift from gender representation to greater participation, influence and economic authority for women in corporate organisations.

Nigerian businesswomen
September 30, 2026

Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola only Nigerian named on Top 100 Fintech Leaders 2026 list by Fintech Magazine

Under Agboola’s leadership, Flutterwave has continued to expand its role in Africa’s financial infrastructure.

Flutterwave founder and CEO Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola
September 30, 2026

$700 billion Nigeria critical minerals deal with U.S. will deepen ties: Trump Admin

U.S. says its new $700 billion Critical Minerals Framework with Nigeria will deepen economic relations while unlocking investment opportunities in Nigeria’s vast mineral resources.

President Donald Trump
September 30, 2026

Expert says Tinubu govt fair to Cross River in development interventions

Alfred Essien, a Cross River-based development practitioner, said the federal government has supported the state through intervention projects.

Governor Bassey Otu
September 30, 2026

Atiku demands release of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ protesters, says president protested against Jonathan’s fuel prices 

The former vice-president noted that if a political slogan is the reason for their detention, those responsible must explain how wearing a shirt became an offence in a democracy.

President Bola Tinubu
September 30, 2026

Kaduna to deploy 120 CNG-powered buses on BRT corridor to ease traffic congestion

The Kaduna government plans to deploy 120 compressed natural gas-powered articulated buses on a 24-kilometre BRT corridor to improve urban transportation.

CNG-powered buses
September 30, 2026

OPay names top 10 teams in N18 million national innovation challenge

As the top 10 teams advance to the Boot Camp, they move one step closer to transforming their ideas into solutions that can address real-world challenges.

OPay National Innovation Challenge Flyer
September 30, 2026

Benin secures €500 million in international financing with ADF support

Benin secured €500 million in international bank financing, supported by the African Development Fund, to facilitate priority investments in several sectors including education.

AfDB building
September 29, 2026

Navy recovers 80,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta

The Nigerian Navy recovered approximately 80,000 litres of crude oil in anti-crude oil theft operations in Delta State.

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