Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

September 19, 2026

Delta govt seeks World Bank support for urban development projects

Commissioner for Economic Planning, Sonny Ekedayen, said the support would help the state review and strengthen urban planning laws and master plans.

September 19, 2026

Gov Aiyedatiwa ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‍‌unveils solar power initiative for 1,000 businesses in Ondo

Mr Aiyedatiwa said the initiative, which would cover the state’s 18 local government areas, was designed to reduce energy costs for small businesses.

September 18, 2026

Gov. Nwifuru woos automobile manufacturers to Ebonyi 

Mr Nwifuru said his administration would continue to provide the enabling environment for investments.

Francis Nwifuru
September 18, 2026

Manufacturers still face high production costs despite lower inflation: MAN

Mr Ajayi-Kadir also advocated the rehabilitation of major transport corridors.

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
September 18, 2026

Dangote targets 600km offshore gas pipeline

Mr Edwin said the engineering design had been completed.

dangote logo
September 18, 2026

FSD ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠‌⁠‌‌Africa inaugurates initiative to unlock capital for local investments

FSD Africa inaugurated the Manager Finance Facility (MFF), an initiative to unlock more financing for small and growing businesses across the continent.

FSD ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠‌⁠‌‌Africa
September 18, 2026

Women’s participation in taxation critical to business growth: NRS

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says women’s participation and influence in tax decisions could help women-owned businesses to grow.

Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)
September 18, 2026

Civil servants decry hike in petrol pump price, transport fares

A litre of petrol, which was sold between N1,180 and N1,350, is now selling for between N1,388 and N1,450 in the FCT.

Fuel pump
September 18, 2026

FG seeks Qatar’s partnership to tackle 15 million housing deficit

Mr Darma said the proposed partnership would support the provision of social housing across the country’s 774 local government areas.

Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma, Yusuf Bin Ahmad Al-Hail and others
September 18, 2026

Navy lauds conviction of nine crude oil thieves in Akwa Ibom

Naval spokesperson Captain Abiodun Folorunsho described the verdict as a significant step in the sustained fight against economic sabotage.

Nigerian Navy