Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

September 15, 2026

30 ships of imported fuel, food arrive at Lagos ports

The vessels are expected to discharge bulk urea, petrol, diesel, crude oil and bulk salt.

Ships at Lagos port used to illustrate the story.
September 15, 2026

Despite $147 crude oil price, Yar’Adua sold petrol at N65 per litre, Atiku slams Tinubu

Mr Abubakar noted that despite oil revenue and deductions, including the hardship, petrol prices have surged to N1,470 per litre.

Atiku speaking with Tinubu
September 15, 2026

Nigerians react as petrol price hits N1,500

Several Nigerians have taken to social media to express outrage over the latest petrol price increase, with the cost reaching N1,500 per litre at some filling stations.

A filling station dispensing fuel
September 15, 2026

Tallen, Hagher rally support to unlock North-Central’s economic potential 

Prominent leaders from the North-Central zone have mobilised support to transform the zone into an industrial powerhouse.

Pauline Tallen [
September 15, 2026

KSCPC, Kano flavour dealers partner to sanitise markets of fake products

KSCPC, in collaboration with the Kano State Consumer Protection Council, has vowed to prevent the sale of adulterated, expired, and unregistered flavour products in markets.

KSCPC, in collaboration with the Kano State Consumer Protection Council
September 15, 2026

Lagosians groan as outage disrupts businesses, homes; Ikeja Electric blames TCN

“Why hasn’t there been light in Akoka since Friday midnight? Day 4 of no light. No statement. No accountability. No explanation,” a customer said.

Blackout in Lagos, Ikeja Electric
September 15, 2026

Shettima returns to Nigeria after BRICS summit in India

Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in 2025 and has since engaged the platform to strengthen South-South cooperation and broaden its relations with major emerging economies.

Shettima returns to Nigeria
September 15, 2026

Protests rock Syria over sudden fuel price hikes

Several protesters on Monday decried the Syrian government’s decision to raise fuel prices by up to 40 per cent.

Syrians protesting fuel price hike
September 14, 2026

Africa’s Biggest IPO: Dangote promises strong returns, generational wealth for investors

The IPO has been structured to encourage broad participation, with 4.1 billion ordinary shares offered at N525 per share. 

Aliko Dangote and others at the event
September 14, 2026

South Africa leverages BRICS membership to entice investors 

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government said it was working to restore direct flights between India and South Africa.

Cyril Ramaphosa