Sunday, July 12, 2026

Economy

July 8, 2026

Tinubu urges Afreximbank to mobilise resources for Africa’s industrialisation

Mr Tinubu urged the leadership of the African Export-Import Bank to leverage Africa’s human, financial and natural resources to promote economic progress for all Africans.

July 8, 2026

NNPC signs six strategic gas deals to boost industrialisation, energy security

NNPCL has signed six strategic agreements with key industry partners to deepen gas utilisation, strengthen energy security and accelerate Nigeria’s gas-based industrialisation drive.

Bashir Ojulari
July 8, 2026

Renaissance announces major oil discovery offshore Nigeria

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has announced a significant hydrocarbon discovery following the successful delivery of the JK-004 exploration well.

Renaissance announces major oil discovery offshore Nigeria
July 8, 2026

Done Global CEO Ruthia He sentenced to 72 months, fined $90 million for distributing millions of Adderall pills

As the investigation closed in, Ms He continued to move assets and company operations abroad. She researched non-extradition countries on her MacBook and saved a screenshot of the results.

Done Global CEO Ruthia He
July 8, 2026

Innovation: Galaxy Backbone seeks stronger digital partnerships

Galaxy Backbone has urged stronger collaboration among the government, universities, and industry to accelerate digital inclusion.

Galaxy Backbone’s Prof Ibrahim Adeyanju
July 8, 2026

EAPEAN warns agencies against unverified overseas recruitment

The Employers Association of Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria has warned recruiters against placing Nigerians in unverified foreign jobs.

EAPEAN executive secretary Jide Afolabi
July 8, 2026

NECA, VFS Global provide AI training for 100 youths

NECA, in partnership with VFS Global, has trained 100 young Nigerians in artificial intelligence to equip them with market-ready skills and reduce unemployment.

NECA and VFS Global
July 8, 2026

Nigeria, Egypt deepen cooperation on smart transport databank project

The federal government has deepened its commitment to implementing the Smart National Transport Databank Project.

Shehu Mohammed and other officials in Egypt
July 7, 2026

Banks’ assets hit N180.37 trillion: Report

The report said deposit money banks in Nigeria contributed 41.8 per cent to the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP).

Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
July 7, 2026

NCAA funding cut can weaken aviation safety, says NAAPE

The association said the proposed amendment to the revenue sharing formula of the aviation sector’s five per cent ticket sales charge has far-reaching implications.

NAAPE