Sunday, October 4, 2026

Economy

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.

September 29, 2026

NLC hails Kebbi governor for paying teachers ‘responsibility allowances’

NLC has commended Governor Nasir Idris for approving the consequential salary adjustment and responsibility allowances for all primary school teachers in Kebbi.

September 29, 2026

Tanzania removes Nigerians from referral visa list, eases process for travellers

The Tanzanian government has lifted visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians, allowing Nigerians to apply for visas without a referral.

September 29, 2026

Fake Invoices, Bribes: KDHK, Flores family to pay additional $2.5 million over U.S. Army contract fraud

The Flores family conspired to defraud the U.S. by manipulating the awards and prices of housekeeping contracts for army hospitals and medical centres, eliminating competition.

Bribe-taking, U.S. soldiers in hostel
September 29, 2026

OPay wins two consumer awards, reaffirms nationwide trust

OPay received two major honours at the 5th edition of the Consumers Value Awards, further highlighting the strong confidence Nigerian consumers place in the fintech brand.

September 29, 2026

Tinubu govt bets on skills training to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty

The government says it plans to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty via its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods.

September 28, 2026

China, U.S. announce tariff cuts on $60 billion worth of goods

The list showed that China planned to trim duties on a variety of U.S. agricultural goods.

Xi with Trump
September 28, 2026

Investors confidence rise as Dangote Refinery targets $36 billion revenue in 2026

A Lagos-based institutional investor, Tunde Adebayo, described the investment as a long-term wealth creation opportunity.

September 28, 2026

FG, CORAN seek reliable crude supply framework for refineries

Mr Lokpobiri said the government would support measures that create a bankable regulatory environment.

HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI
September 28, 2026

CBN urges Nigerians to handle naira with pride, dignity

Mr Adetona described the naira as a symbol of Nigeria’s sovereignty and national pride.

New Naira notes