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China increases number of Nigerian-made goods in Chinese market
Policy and Regulations

China extends zero-tariff policy to Nigeria, 52 African countries

China has announced the full implementation of zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with Beijing, including Nigeria, in a move aimed at deepening trade ties and expanding market access for African exports. The policy, which took effect on May 1, marks a significant step in China’s broader strategy to strengthen economic cooperation […]

Tinubu orders NNPC to sell Crude to Dangote in Naira
featured Transportation

Tinubu approves ₦1trn Kaduna light rail, ₦178bn road project

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving strategic infrastructure contracts worth over ₦1 trillion and ₦178 billion aimed at transforming transportation and connectivity in the state. In a statement on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, the governor commended the Federal Executive Council for the approval of […]

Business

Apple warns of worsening memory shortage

The global memory shortage dominated tech earnings season this week, with Apple CEO Tim Cook warning that it is only the beginning. “We believe memory costs will drive an increasing impact on our business,” Cook said in the Q&A portion of his company’s earnings call on Thursday after repeatedly telling analysts that the company faced […]

Disney announces crackdown on password sharing
Opinion

‘Ant-Man’ star Evangeline Lilly slams Disney over massive Marvel layoff

Hollywood actress Evangeline Lilly has broken her silence over Disney’s recent wave of layoffs, criticising the entertainment giant for dismissing a large number of employees, including key creatives behind the Marvel franchise. The “Ant-Man” star expressed strong disapproval of the company’s decision, particularly its move towards replacing human creativity with artificial intelligence, which she described […]

Scams

ICYMI: Lagos socialite ‘Ariket’ bags 15 years sentence for cocaine trafficking

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a Lagos socialite, Mrs Funmilola Ogbuaya, widely known in elite circles as “Ariket,” to 15 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy as well as aiding and abetting the trafficking of cocaine. The judgment marks a significant development nearly nine years after her accomplice, Odeyemi Omolara, also […]

Business

Trump lifts UK whisky tariffs ‘in honor’ of King Charles

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday lifted tariffs on a major United Kingdom export, following a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla that seemed to ease transatlantic tensions after months of political friction. “In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, […]

Aviation

Airlines avert shutdown despite jet fuel price surge

Nigerian airlines sustained flight operations on Thursday despite earlier threats of an industry-wide shutdown triggered by soaring jet fuel prices, underscoring ongoing tensions in Africa’s leading crude-producing nation and most populous country. This marks the second time within two weeks that a potential strike by airline operators has been averted. Engagements between the Federal Government […]

Nigeria’s debt crisis deepens as FG borrows N10.85trn in four months
featured Finance

Naira trades near ₦1,375/$ amid market caution

The Naira commenced the new month with mild fluctuations against the United States Dollar across both the official and informal foreign exchange markets, reflecting a cautious but steady outlook. As of the early hours of Friday, May 1, 2026, figures obtained from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and several parallel market trading points in Lagos […]

featured Travel

UAE bans travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon amid tensions

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday announced a travel ban preventing Emirati nationals from visiting Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, citing escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to AFP, the move comes amid heightened insecurity following a prolonged crisis triggered by a United States and Israeli military […]

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Dangote Refinery recalls redeployed engineers to boost efficiency

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers who were earlier redeployed across its business units, describing the move as a conditional pardon after disciplinary measures stemming from operational disruptions. The decision, communicated in an internal memo to staff on Thursday, reflects a recalibrated approach by management as it seeks to balance accountability with […]