Economy
Sokoto Government approves ₦8.4bn for Central Market
Sokoto Central Market reconstruction approved with ₦8.4bn funding, restoring Nigeria’s largest commercial hub and boosting local economy. The Sokoto State...
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Customs achieve major gains as FOU Zone A seizes N10.1bn goods
FOU Zone A seizures hit N10.1bn as Customs records major interceptions and arrests during a leadership transition in Lagos Outgoing...
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FG’s sweeping cash ban sparks major revenue reform
Nigeria enforces a sweeping cash ban as the Federal Government orders MDAs to adopt e-payments and deploy POS terminals Accountant-General...
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Prada finalises Versace takeover in major industry deal
Prada finalises its 1.25bn-euro Versace takeover after securing all approvals, marking a major shift in the global fashion landscape Italian...
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Anambra boosts economic sector with 26.7% budget surge
Anambra economic sector budget jumps 26.7% as Governor Soludo drives industrial growth and innovation projects across the state in 2026...
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NNPCL faces mounting strain from crude-backed loan burdens
NNPCL’s crude-backed loan burdens reach N8.07tn as major oil-for-cash deals stretch repayment capacity and constrain revenue flows The Nigerian National...
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Sanwo-Olu honoured for advancing youth initiatives across Lagos
Lagos Youth Development efforts earn praise as NYCN chairman lauds state programmes at Africa Youth Day celebration According to officials...
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Mimiko urgent call spurs positive push for public investment
A strong Mimiko call urges Nigeria to boost public investment in health and education to drive sustainable development Former Ondo...
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Budget review transparency boosted as Obasa urges vigilance
Lagos Speaker Obasa stresses budget review transparency, urging lawmakers to scrutinise the 2026 appropriation bill with diligence and accountability Speaker...
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Naira-for-Crude probe deepens as Reps query EFCC records
Naira-for-Crude EFCC probe intensifies as lawmakers demand a complete account of crude sales, seizures and transactions linked to the policy...
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