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Economy

July 28, 2026

NDPHC hails Tinubu govt’s power sector support

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company credited federal government support with strengthening its capacity to accelerate strategic investments in Nigeria’s power sector.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
July 28, 2026

Tourism: FG partners Rivers to boost creative economy

Ms Musawa said the collaboration would help position Nigeria as Africa’s leading cultural and creative hub.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Facebook/ Chi Geru]
July 28, 2026

Frugal innovation linked to Nigeria’s infrastructure growth

A systems engineer, Badmus Molokwu, says Nigeria can overcome supply chain constraints by embracing frugal innovation and maximising local raw materials.

July 28, 2026

Electricity essentials driver of socio-economic development, says Idi Abbas

Navy chief Idi Abbas says electricity is an essential driver of socio-economic development, given its relevance to education and security in the country.

Naval chief Idi Abbas
July 28, 2026

Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle lawsuits over baby powder allegedly causing ovarian cancer

Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay $5.5 billion to settle lawsuits over accusations that its baby powder and other products containing talcum caused ovarian cancer.

Johnson & Johnson
July 28, 2026

Paris Club Refund: ALGON, LGAs urge court to dismiss lawyer’s suit

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and 702 council areas have urged the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, to dismiss a suit filed by a lawyer, Joe Agi.

ALGON members
July 28, 2026

Ghana exits IMF programme with inflation down, reserves up; final $371 million disbursement approved

The executive board of IMF Monday completed the sixth and final review of the $3 billion, 39-month arrangement under the ECF for Ghana.

John Mahama
July 28, 2026

Green maritime offers competitive advantage for global shipping: Dakuku Peterside

Mr Peterside made the declaration as a keynote speaker at a high-level webinar organised by Naturehedge.

Dakuku Peterside
July 28, 2026

NAFDAC seals factories over banned sachets, PET bottles of alcoholic drinks

NAFDAC has sealed three factories in Ogun State for producing banned sachet and PET bottles of alcoholic drinks below 200ml.

July 28, 2026

Nvidia invests $5 billion in Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence to scale next-gen AI computing

Nvidia has agreed to make a $5 billion equity investment in SSI, the artificial intelligence start-up founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever.

NVDA