Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

September 17, 2026

Revenue Allocation: FG, states, LGs share N2.338 trillion for August

Mr Mokwa said in August, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Hydrocarbon Tax (HT), Value Added Tax (VTA), CET Levies and Excise Duty increased significantly.

FAAC and the Nigerian Naira
September 17, 2026

FG begins clearance of export grant backlog, EEG scheme reformation 

Ms Oduwole said Nigerian non-oil exporters recorded growth in both volume and value over the past two years.

Jumoke Oduwole
September 17, 2026

Finance minister inaugurates subcommittee on policy, tax reforms

The minister gave the subcommittee six weeks to complete and submit its report.

September 17, 2026

PTAD pays N9 billion BEC arrears to 4,000 PHCN pensioners

PTAD has paid N9.47 billion in outstanding BEC arrears to 3,958 PHCN pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme.

PTAD
September 17, 2026

Army, Ecobank deepen partnership on troops’ welfare, financial services

The Nigerian Army urged Ecobank Nigeria to develop flexible financial schemes and expand welfare support for officers, soldiers and their families.

Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu
September 17, 2026

Digital economy pushes Ghana’s GDP growth to 6% in Q2

Ghana’s gross domestic product grew by six per cent in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by the digital economy.

Digital economy
September 17, 2026

Navy seeks modern logistics systems to expand operations

The Nigerian Navy has called for a modern logistics system to support expanding operations, fleet renewal and emerging security demands.

Naval chief Idi Abbas
September 17, 2026

Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries rises 25.5% to $36 billion

Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries reached $36.7 billion in the first half of 2026, up 25.5% from $29.3 billion in the same period in 2025.

Egypt's president
September 17, 2026

Kogi govt reasserts authority over pool betting sector

The Kogi government has reasserted its regulatory authority over the state’s pool betting, lottery, and gaming sector.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
September 17, 2026

Air Peace slams NCAA, says August flight delay report inaccurate

Air Peace has disagreed with the flight delay figures in the NCAA’s August report, saying they did not reflect the airline’s total flight operations.

Air Peace boss