Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

September 28, 2026

Envoy calls for shift from diplomatic meetings to economic action

Mr Sulu-Gambari called for stronger economic diplomacy to translate Nigeria-Malaysia relations into concrete trade, investment and development outcomes.

Ahmed Sulu-Gambari
September 27, 2026

Nigeria to introduce QR code for export products

The federal government says it is developing a national Halal framework that will introduce a QR code-based certification for Nigerian products.

September 27, 2026

President Ruto hails Dangote Refinery as group accelerates African expansion, targets $36 billion revenue

Kenyan President William Ruto described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art” after touring the world-class facility in Lagos.

September 27, 2026

Nigerians need living wage; minimum wage is N213,000 in Libya, N245,000 in Algeria, N351,000 in Gabon: Atiku

Mr Abubakar challenged President Tinubu to agree immediately to a substantial minimum wage increase that reflects the real cost of food, transport, rent and power.

Atiku Abubakar
September 27, 2026

FG approves modernisation of Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar ports

Mr Oyetola said expanding port modernisation would help reduce cargo concentration at the Lagos ports by providing efficient alternative gateways for international trade.

Adegboyega Oyetola
September 27, 2026

NICA urges shift from cash-based economy, says credit access key to Nigeria’s industrialisation

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) called for a shift from a cash-based to a credit economy to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation.

September 27, 2026

NGX chairman woos global investors, highlights Nigeria’s opportunities

Mr Kwairanga said opportunities abound for venture capital, private equity and institutional investors in infrastructure financing and solid minerals development, among others.

September 27, 2026

Nigeria, UK advance negotiations on trade cooperation deal

Mr Maiwada said that the meeting was to finalise a Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance Agreement (CMAA).

September 26, 2026

TCN, Imcomtel inspect Katsina substation ahead of major installation

TCN, Katsina sub-region, and Imcomtel Engineering Limited inspected the Katsina 330/132/33 kilovolt (kV) transmission substation project ahead of a major installation.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
September 26, 2026

CIBN inducts 2,178 new bankers

The CIBN inducted 2,178 new chartered banking professionals.