Economy

SEC orders capital market operators to renew registration by January 31

The Securities and Exchange Commission has directed all capital market operators in Nigeria to…

Yuletide fare hike not unlawful, but exploitation illegal – FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said that increases in transport fares…

Lagos lawmaker launches discount food market to ease festive season hardship

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Eti-Osa Constituency II, Hon.…

Nigeria domestic flights among world’s cheapest — United Airlines boss

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines Limited, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has…

Bakers debunk claims of sharp drop in flour prices

The Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria has dismissed claims on social media that the…

Customs fines banks 3% for late revenue remittance

The Nigeria Customs Service has introduced a three per cent penalty for Designated Banks…

Nigeria’s local fish production hits 1.4m metric tons – Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced that Nigeria’s local…

FG pauses sachet alcohol ban enforcement for fresh review

The Federal Government has ordered an immediate halt to the enforcement of the proposed…

UBA backs LagRide drivers with $100m vehicle ownership deal

United Bank for Africa Plc has signed a $100 million funding agreement to help…

NMDPRA chief denies Dangote allegations, welcomes ICPC probe

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed,…

Dangote petitions ICPC over alleged corruption at NMDPRA

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has filed a petition with…

Elon Musk crosses $600bn net worth milestone

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become the first person in history to record a…

Inflation drops to 14.45% in November – NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased again in November 2025, falling to 14.45 per cent,…

Czech Republic seeks stronger economic ties with Nigeria

The Czech Republic’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Tomáš Výprachtický, has expressed his country’s determination to…

Aviation growth slumps to 2.88% as airfares spike – NBS

Nigeria’s aviation sector recorded a sharp slowdown in growth in the third quarter of…