Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

September 14, 2026

FG-IFAD project contributes $68.7 million to Nigeria’s economy

Mr Sanni said the project, implemented in nine Niger Delta states, had contributed 130,744 metric tonnes to food security and created 23,751 jobs for women and youth.

IFAD
September 14, 2026

Ondo assembly warns LGs against diverting IGR

Ondo State House of Assembly warned officials in the 18 local government areas against diverting IGR for personal use.

Ondo assembly speaker, Olamide Oladiji
September 14, 2026

China rejects U.S. tech leaders’ calls to slow AI development over security risks

Guo Jiakun, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, said fighting further development will make it difficult for other nations to set safety standards in the sector.

Artificial Intelligence
September 14, 2026

Nigeria, India seek $15 billion bilateral trade, renewed crude sales

Nigeria and India agreed to deepen their strategic economic relationship, as India seeks to resume purchases of Nigerian crude oil.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others
September 14, 2026

President Faye, IMF chief to discuss Senegal’s economic reforms in Washington

Mr Faye arrived in Washington on Monday for a two-day working visit scheduled to end on September 15.

Bassirou Faye and Kristalina Georgieva
September 14, 2026

Botswana minister commends Chinese firms for technology, jobs

Botswana’s justice minister, Nelson Ramaotwana, has praised Chinese businesses for contributing technology, skills and employment opportunities to communities across the country.

Nelson Ramaotwana
September 14, 2026

NOA urges Nigerians to be calm over fuel price hike

The National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians and people across the state to remain calm amid petrol price hike.

Fuel pump
September 14, 2026

Oil prices rise as Hormuz talks delayed

Brent crude for November delivery gained nearly three per cent to $107.60 per barrel, approaching the $110 level.

A filling station
September 14, 2026

Indonesian president sacks finance minister in cabinet shakeup

President Prabowo Subianto has sacked finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, whom he appointed a little over a year ago.

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa
September 14, 2026

Director of Nasdaq company convicted of securities fraud

After the SEC and FBI began investigating, Mr Danks and his associate took additional steps to conceal the fraud.

Nasdaq