Thursday, October 8, 2026

Economy

July 17, 2026

TD Bank insiders facilitating money laundering, fraud jailed 70 months

During the money-laundering scheme, 1,680 official bank checks were processed at TD Bank, totalling more than $92 million.

TD Bank building
July 17, 2026

Ogun, IFAD distribute agricultural inputs to 2,740 cassava farmers

The distribution was done under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

cassava farmer
July 17, 2026

FG pushes free movement to boost trade in Africa

The minister said easier movement of people, goods and investments remained crucial to unlocking opportunities under the AfCFTA.

Jumoke Oduwole
July 17, 2026

Abia, investors partner on $145 million solar manufacturing plant

The Abia government and a consortium of local and foreign investors have intensified efforts to establish a $145 million solar manufacturing plant.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
July 17, 2026

Scrap metal collection becomes source of livelihood for youths in Kazaure

Youths in the Kazaure council area of Jigawa have identified scrap metal collection as a reliable source of livelihood amid prevailing economic challenges.

Scrap collectors
July 17, 2026

Labcorp agrees to pay $14 million to resolve false claims allegations

Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp), a national clinical diagnostics company, has agreed to pay $14,500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.

Laboratory Corporation of America
July 17, 2026

Redi-Bag USA, CEO to pay $7 million over evaded customs duties allegation

Redi-Bag USA and Mr Rabiea allegedly misrepresented on customs entry forms that the country of origin of the PRCBs was Hong Kong, thus evading anti-dumping duties.

Redi-Bag USA, CEO Jeffrey Rabiea
July 17, 2026

RMRDC to boost research culture, drive diversification

RMRDC says it aims to fuel innovation, industrial growth and economic diversification by overhauling its research culture template.

RMRDC Logo
July 17, 2026

Nigeria’s technical aid programme boosting soft power, says NTAC boss

NTAC commended 15 Technical Aid Corps volunteers who returned from Uganda, attributing the programme’s continued success to President Bola Tinubu’s support.

Nigeria’s technical aid programme
July 16, 2026

Tinubu approves two road projects in Anambra

The projects are the 108-kilometre Otuocha–Anam–Abaji Road and the 150-kilometre Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube/Okigwe Junction Road, both approved for dualisation.

Anambra state