Economy

CBN, NCC plan new short code for faster banking complaints

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that it is developing a new industry…

Reps move to amend CBN Act for stronger checks, transparency

The House of Representatives on Thursday opened debate on a bill seeking to amend…

ECOWAS approves plan to cut air travel cost from 2026

The Economic Community of West African States has approved a new policy aimed at…

Tinubu fumes over N1.5bn debts owed to 2000 contractors

President Bola Tinubu has expressed strong displeasure over a backlog of about 1.5 billion…

ECOWAS picks Dangote to lead new business council

The Economic Community of West African States has moved to deepen regional economic stability…

Tomato farmers project bigger supply for Christmas

The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria says the supply of tomatoes will…

FG earnings from e-transer levy hit N360bn in 10 months

The Federal Government earned N360.29 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy between January…

Stop buying private jets, Rolls-Royce, Dangote urges wealthy Nigerians

Businessman Aliko Dangote has advised wealthy Nigerians to shift their spending from luxury cars…

Lagos secures $6bn tech funding in five years

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu says the state attracted more than 6 billion…

AI may push poor nations further behind – UN

The United Nations has warned that artificial intelligence could widen the divide between wealthy…

Akwa Ibom gov approves 13th month salary for workers

The Akwa Ibom State Government says Governor Umo Eno has approved an extra one-month…

Abia to start paying long-standing gratuity arrears

Abia State Governor Alex Otti says his government will begin the gradual payment of…

Dangote unveils major partnerships to drive fertiliser expansion in Africa

Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next…

Petrol workers praise NNPCL health scheme, renew demand for NUPENG elections

Petrol station workers under the banner of the Concerned Petrol Station Workers have commended…

Bayelsa unveils first commercial flight with state airline

Bayelsa State has begun commercial flight operations using its state-owned aircraft, operated by Pioneer…