Thursday, October 8, 2026

Economy

July 21, 2026

Enugu extends health insurance to traders for affordable healthcare services

The Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage has extended the health insurance scheme to traders to enable them to access affordable and quality healthcare services.

Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage
July 20, 2026

Flutterwave’s Fidelis Chiwara advocates stronger ecosystem collaboration at AT50 Market Open

Mr Chiwara stressed that Africa’s long-term opportunity lies in creating stronger connections between markets. 

Fidelis Chiwara at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for the Africa Tech 50 (AT50) Market Open panel discussion
July 20, 2026

NERC issues guidelines for technical audit of transmission network

According to NERC, the guidelines establish a uniform and standardised process for periodic technical audits of Nigeria’s electricity transmission system.

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
July 20, 2026

Stakeholders push policy retention as CBN’s monetary policy committee meets

In its 305th meeting in May, the MPC retained the monetary policy rate at 26.5 per cent.

Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
July 20, 2026

Sanwo-Olu pays N3.1 billion compensation to 300 Lagos property owners

Mr Sanwo-Olu presented more than N3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners affected by government land acquisition.

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
July 20, 2026

FG pledges policy support for sustainable aviation fuel

He stated that while aviation remains critical to economic growth, the sector must also contribute meaningfully to global efforts to address climate change.

Festus Keyamo
July 20, 2026

Cost-reflective tariffs will improve Nigeria’s power sector: Expert

“Cost-reflective tariffs will not only improve delivery but also encourage new investments in both fossil-fuel and renewable energy generation,” he said.

Prepaid metres
July 20, 2026

CSCS declares N1 interim dividend after half-year earnings

The company noted that the interim dividend represented 56 per cent of the total dividend of N1.78 per share paid for the 2025 financial year.

Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc
July 20, 2026

Nigeria’s $40 billion net foreign reserves validate Tinubu’s economic reforms: TSF

“The increase from about $3 billion to more than $40 billion within three years, therefore, represents a substantial strengthening of Nigeria’s financial buffers,” the group said.

Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF)
July 20, 2026

OPay leads Nigeria’s fight against digital fraud

Elizabeth Wang, chief commercial officer of OPay, noted that technology should not only make payments easier but also make financial services more trusted and more inclusive.