Saturday, November 14, 2026

Economy

August 18, 2026

NBTE, SMEDAN move to strengthen entrepreneurship training in polytechnics

NBTE, in collaboration with SMEDAN, has begun validating the National Diploma (ND) Entrepreneurship curriculum.

Idris Bugaje and others at the four-day national critique and validation workshop
August 18, 2026

Nigerian businesses offered platform to fight AI-driven cybercrime

Digital Encode, a Nigerian cybersecurity company, says it has deployed an AI platform to help organisations fight increasingly sophisticated cybercrime.

A hacker on a computer used to illustrate the story.
August 18, 2026

Iran War: Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman in the Middle East if it “gets in the way” of its deal between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump
August 18, 2026

Abia tax reform targets efficiency, says commissioner

The Abia government says its tax reforms are designed to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in revenue collection.

Otti signing document
August 18, 2026

Providus Bank boosts Asaba urban renewal with Kainebisi project

Providus Bank has begun beautifying and restructuring Kainebisi Roundabout in Asaba, giving fresh impetus to existing urban renewal initiatives.

Providus
August 17, 2026

Nigeria’s headline inflation falls to 15.43%

The NBS said headline inflation fell to 15.43% in July from 15.91% in June.

Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
August 17, 2026

FG adds 208 MW transmission capacity to boost industries in Lagos

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said it would strengthen electricity supply to some of Lagos’ most economically important corridors.

National Grid
August 17, 2026

FG, Meta plan AI academy to train Nigerian talents

The initiative is expected to provide Nigerian developers, entrepreneurs and young professionals with practical AI training and funding opportunities.

Meta
August 17, 2026

TAJBank’s profit before tax surges 74%, assets reach N1.34 trillion

TAJBank Limited, a non-interest bank, grew its profit before tax by 74 per cent year-on-year, reaching N31.562 billion for the 2025 financial year.

Hamid Joda
August 17, 2026

Seplat-NNPC empowers 127 teachers in Imo

The beneficiaries received training through the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme, with the first Imo cohort graduating in Owerri.

Seplat-NNPC empowers 127 teachers in Imo