Sunday, October 4, 2026

Economy

September 29, 2026

Pension fund assets rise to N31.8 trillion

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says pension assets grew by N289.40 billion from the N31.51 trillion recorded at the end of July.

PenCom
September 29, 2026

Stock ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌market reverses gain, loses N469 billion

Nigeria’s equities market lost N469 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday amid profit-taking.

Trading floor
September 29, 2026

Dangote Refinery surpassed nameplate capacity, strengthened Nigeria’s energy security and export position: NMDPRA

NMDPRA says Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a significant operational milestone, recording an average capacity utilisation of 105.21 per cent in August.

Aliko Dangote at a discussion.
September 29, 2026

SON urges compliance with safe cosmetics regulations

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) urged manufacturers and other cosmetics industry stakeholders to comply with approved standards to protect consumers.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
September 29, 2026

ECA mobilises West African SMEs to strengthen rice value chains

The initiative seeks to reduce West Africa’s dependence on external rice, boost intra-regional trade and strengthen food systems’ resilience over the medium and long term.

Economic Commission for Africa
September 29, 2026

Nigeria Fashion Week set to hold in Abuja October

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 will debut in Abuja between October 1 and 4, with more than 40 Nigerian and international designers scheduled to showcase their work.

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026
September 29, 2026

NEDC to sustain, improve ISO certification: Alkali

The North-East Development Commission says it is committed to sustaining and improving its certification by the International Organisation for Standardisation.

NEDC director-general Mohammed Alkali
September 29, 2026

U.S. bans on selected Canadian imports amid dairy trade war

The United States has banned selected Canadian imports amid a raging trade war between the two countries.

Mark Carney and Donald Trump
September 29, 2026

OpenAI cancels release of new AI model over safety concerns

OpenAI said GPT-6.1 Astra was not honest in disclosing its full actions to users and carried out instructions without being prompted.

Open AI
September 29, 2026

Startup awards will drive regional integration, job creation, says ECOWAS

ECOWAS says its Startup Awards will drive regional integration, industrialisation and inclusion by producing scalable West African businesses that survive, create jobs and expand.