Economy

World Bank, MCO explore partnership to boost Nigeria’s mining sector

The World Bank has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Office…

Petrol consumption drops to 1.44bn litres in June

Nigeria’s petrol use fell sharply in June 2025, with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream…

Dangote refinery drops petrol price to N820 per litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol from N850 to N820…

Lagos pushes strict rent rules with tough fines, jail terms

The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed a new tenancy law that will…

FG plans $60bn gas-powered high-speed rail network

The Federal Government and two private firms have announced plans to build a $60…

Pity me, Peller begs Lagos govt over ‘₦18m tax bill’

Nigerian TikTok personality, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Peller, has raised alarm over a…

FG releases second batch of N35,000 wage award to workers

The Federal Government has started paying the second batch of the N35,000 wage award…

FG expands ₦25,000 cash transfer to 15m poor citizens

The Federal Government has expanded its National Cash Transfer Programme to cover 15 million…

Tinubu’s govt is worse than Buhari’s — Ex-minister

A former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri, has sharply criticised the current administration,…

Denmark zoo urges pet donations to feed carnivores

Aalborg Zoo in northern Denmark has issued a public appeal to pet owners, requesting…

MMIA set for two-year N7bn makeover – Keyamo

The Federal Government says the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos will be transformed…

Poverty is my biggest fear, actress Jemima Osunde reveals

Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has opened up about her deepest fear, stating that poverty…

Nasarawa takes over electricity power control from NERC

Nasarawa State has become the latest state to take control of its electricity market…

Trump orders submarine deployment after Russian ‘provocative remarks’

United States President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines in…

Lagos rent swallows 70% of family income – Report

A new housing report has revealed that many families in Lagos now spend up…