Economy

APC has deepened poverty, economic hardship – Sule Lamido

Former Governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sule Lamido,…

Kenny George raises alarm over investor exodus, rising costs in Nollywood

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Kenny George, has voiced deep concern over the growing financial…

UK bans over 100 jobs from foreign hiring list

The United Kingdom has barred foreign workers from filling more than 100 jobs as…

Port Harcourt refinery lost N500m monthly before shutdown – Ojulari

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has…

Dangote signs $2.5bn deal for Ethiopian fertiliser plant

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with the Ethiopian…

Bauchi approves N32,000 minimum pension for retirees

The Bauchi State Government has approved a new minimum pension of N32,000 for retirees…

Imo raises civil servants’ minimum wage to ₦104,000

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a substantial increase in the minimum wage…

Kano manufacturers plan DisCos bypass for direct NDPHC electricity

Manufacturers in Kano are planning to bypass electricity distribution companies by partnering directly with…

I couldn’t boast of 50k in my account, BBNaija’s Wanni reveals

Former Big Brother Naija star and renowned disc jockey, Wanni Danbaki, has shared her…

India’s real-money gaming sector unsteady as sweeping ban takes effect

Several of India's largest mobile gaming companies have suspended real-money operations following the passage…

Average fuel price drops slightly to ₦1,024.99 in July – NBS

The average price of petrol in Nigeria dropped to ₦1,024.99 per litre in July…

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…