Sunday, October 4, 2026

Economy

September 28, 2026

APM decries Gov Okpebholo’s fuel remarks amid economic hardship

Mr Okpebholo urged Nigerians not to complain, saying fuel is cheaper than the average N3,000 per litre in the United Kingdom.

Okpebholo making public address
September 28, 2026

Vice-President Shettima’s delegation drives public-private dialogue at Flutterwave’s UNGA 2026 Roundtable

The roundtable brought together government, business, and investment leaders to advance infrastructure, capital, and partnerships for Africa’s next decade of growth.

September 28, 2026

ALGON hails Gov Otu’s gas, oil training for youths for blue economy

ALGON has described the state government’s training of 2,000 youths in oil and gas skills as a “masterstroke” to invest in the state’s blue economy.

Governor Bassey Otu
September 28, 2026

Envoy calls for shift from diplomatic meetings to economic action

Mr Sulu-Gambari called for stronger economic diplomacy to translate Nigeria-Malaysia relations into concrete trade, investment and development outcomes.

Ahmed Sulu-Gambari
September 27, 2026

Nigeria to introduce QR code for export products

The federal government says it is developing a national Halal framework that will introduce a QR code-based certification for Nigerian products.

September 27, 2026

President Ruto hails Dangote Refinery as group accelerates African expansion, targets $36 billion revenue

Kenyan President William Ruto described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art” after touring the world-class facility in Lagos.

September 27, 2026

Nigerians need living wage; minimum wage is N213,000 in Libya, N245,000 in Algeria, N351,000 in Gabon: Atiku

Mr Abubakar challenged President Tinubu to agree immediately to a substantial minimum wage increase that reflects the real cost of food, transport, rent and power.

Atiku Abubakar
September 27, 2026

FG approves modernisation of Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar ports

Mr Oyetola said expanding port modernisation would help reduce cargo concentration at the Lagos ports by providing efficient alternative gateways for international trade.

Adegboyega Oyetola
September 27, 2026

NICA urges shift from cash-based economy, says credit access key to Nigeria’s industrialisation

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) called for a shift from a cash-based to a credit economy to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation.

September 27, 2026

NGX chairman woos global investors, highlights Nigeria’s opportunities

Mr Kwairanga said opportunities abound for venture capital, private equity and institutional investors in infrastructure financing and solid minerals development, among others.