Friday, October 9, 2026

Economy

July 2, 2026

Contractors urge FG to settle debts, prioritise members’ welfare

He said prolonged delays in payment had subjected many contractors to severe financial hardship and health challenges.

All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN)
July 2, 2026
July 2, 2026

TCN completes handover of national control centre in Gwagwalada to NISO

The TCN said the facility would serve as a temporary national control centre.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
July 2, 2026

Dangote Cement pays N3.3 trillion as dividend in 15 years

Shareholders are set to receive a record dividend of N45 per share, representing a 50 per cent increase over the previous payout.

Arvind Pathak and others at the meeting
July 2, 2026

Jigawa seeks partnerships to boost investment, growth

Governor Umar Namadi has called for strategic partnerships to unlock investment potential.

July 2, 2026

Google projects $90 billion economic boost, unveils five AI initiatives for Africa

Google Cloud on Wednesday says its Johannesburg Cloud Region could generate an additional $90.6 billion in economic output and support nearly 315,000 jobs by 2030.

Maureen Costello
July 1, 2026

Full List: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks 

The CBN said the revocation of the MFBs’ licences was in accordance with its powers under section 12 and 13 of the banks and other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020.

CBN
July 1, 2026

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks

Ms Ali said the revocation was approved by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso.

Cardoso+CBN logo
July 1, 2026

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to advancing democracy, regional prosperity

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the United Nations in advancing sustainable, democratic governance and regional prosperity.

United Nations Development Programme regional director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa and Foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
July 1, 2026

TCN declares force majeure on Oworonshoki, Lekki substations, blames flooding

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared force majeure on the Oworonshoki 132/33 kilovolt and Lekki 330/132 kV transmission substations.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story