Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

September 24, 2026

Tinubu awards $7 billion Ogun deep seaport deal to Chagoury-linked DP World MEA

“We are doing more than signing agreements; we are laying the foundation for a new chapter in Nigeria’s development,” Mr Tinubu said.

Tinubu, Gilbert Chagoury and DP World MEA
September 24, 2026

Ethiopia, Djibouti presidents commend Dangote’s $660 million pipeline project as game-changer for regional trade, energy security

The Damarjog-Dewele Pipeline Project forms part of Dangote Group’s broader Vision 2030 strategy, under which it plans to invest $50 billion across Africa.

Dr Abiy Ahmed, H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and Aliko Dangote at the Groundbreaking ceremony of the landmark project
September 24, 2026

Kaduna ‌community seeks urgent government action on schools, agriculture

The Bugau community has appealed to the government for urgent intervention regarding severe infrastructure shortages and a lack of agricultural support.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
September 24, 2026

Halal: Malaysian fashion stakeholders seek global expansion for modest brands

Malaysian fashion industry stakeholders have urged modest fashion brands to improve production capacity, business skills, and market knowledge.

Malaysian fashion stakeholders
September 24, 2026

FG, IFAD-VCDP hail Anambra farmers for turning cassava, rice into marketable products

FG, IFAD-VCDP lauded Anambra farmers for increasingly turning cassava, rice and other farm produce into value-added products.

Cassava farming in Anambra
September 24, 2026

Rising trade surplus can boost industrialisation, attract investment: ACCI

The ACCI says Nigeria’s rising trade surplus presents an opportunity to deepen industrialisation, attract investment and strengthen economic competitiveness.

Agabaidu Jideani
September 24, 2026

Malaysia’s food security faces risks from import dependence: Report

Malaysia’s food security has strengthened, but heavy reliance on imported food and agricultural inputs leaves the country vulnerable to external shocks, MBSB Research says.

Malaysian port
September 24, 2026

Nigeria seeks local value from U.S. critical minerals deal

Nigeria and the U.S. signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, as the former seeks greater investment, local processing and technology transfer.

Bola Tinubu, Donald Trump
September 24, 2026

NGX Group seeks deeper Nigeria-U.S. investment ties

NGX Group has called for enhanced investment and commercial ties between Nigeria and the U.S. to boost capital flows and drive economic growth.

September 24, 2026

Angola warns of ‘global anarchy’ as Tanzania seeks progress on SDGs

“Today, we live in an environment of global anarchy in which the use of force prevails over the force of reason and law,” said Angola’s president.

Angola’s President João Lourenço