Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

September 29, 2026

Fake Invoices, Bribes: KDHK, Flores family to pay additional $2.5 million over U.S. Army contract fraud

The Flores family conspired to defraud the U.S. by manipulating the awards and prices of housekeeping contracts for army hospitals and medical centres, eliminating competition.

Bribe-taking, U.S. soldiers in hostel
September 29, 2026

OPay wins two consumer awards, reaffirms nationwide trust

OPay received two major honours at the 5th edition of the Consumers Value Awards, further highlighting the strong confidence Nigerian consumers place in the fintech brand.

September 29, 2026

Tinubu govt bets on skills training to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty

The government says it plans to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty via its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods.

September 28, 2026

China, U.S. announce tariff cuts on $60 billion worth of goods

The list showed that China planned to trim duties on a variety of U.S. agricultural goods.

Xi with Trump
September 28, 2026

Investors confidence rise as Dangote Refinery targets $36 billion revenue in 2026

A Lagos-based institutional investor, Tunde Adebayo, described the investment as a long-term wealth creation opportunity.

September 28, 2026

FG, CORAN seek reliable crude supply framework for refineries

Mr Lokpobiri said the government would support measures that create a bankable regulatory environment.

HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI
September 28, 2026

CBN urges Nigerians to handle naira with pride, dignity

Mr Adetona described the naira as a symbol of Nigeria’s sovereignty and national pride.

New Naira notes
September 28, 2026

FAO urges increased investment in agroecology to boost Africa’s food security, climate resilience

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) called for increased investment in agroecology to address Africa’s food, environmental and socioeconomic challenges.

Food and Agriculture Organisation
September 28, 2026

FG lauds ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍⁠‍‍‍‌AFD for extending urban water project to 2028

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Joseph Utsev said the extension would also give states more time to address implementation challenges and complete projects.

French Development Agency (AFD)
September 28, 2026

Crude Oil: Domestic refiners ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠⁠‌‌secured 112 million barrels out of 182 million offered, says NUPRC

The 112 million barrels represent 61.4 per cent of the crude offered, leaving a gap of 70 million barrels between offers and completed transactions.

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission [NUPRC]