FG unveils report to boost MSME access to $3.5tn AfCFTA market
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a report titled “Cross-Border Digital Payments and Identity in Nigeria under the AfCFTA”, designed to…
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Trump threatens to target Iran’s energy network if negotiations fail
United States President Donald Trump warned Monday that if Iran does not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a peace agreement…
12 tonnes of KitKat chocolates stolen in Italy
Thieves have stolen more than 400,000 KitKat chocolate bars, weighing about 12 tonnes, from a truck in Europe. The chocolates, produced by…
Mutual Benefits pays ₦4.2bn insurance claims in February 2026
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, a leading player in Nigeria’s insurance industry, has paid a total of N4.2 billion in claims to policyholders…
60% of employers say Nigerian graduates not job-ready — Report
Nearly 60 per cent of employers in Nigeria say graduates are not job-ready, underscoring a widening gap between academic training and industry…
WTO talks deadlock as Brazil blocks e-commerce duties deal
World Trade Organization talks stalled on Monday after Brazil opposed a United States-led effort to extend the moratorium on customs duties for…
FG to begin Lagos port upgrades in Q2 2026
The federal government has announced that upgrades to Lagos’ Apapa and Tin Can Island ports will begin in the second quarter of…
Waste management key to strong urban governance – LAWMA
The Managing Director and CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, highlighted that waste management is a key urban governance…
US cuts Nigerian crude imports by nearly half
The United States significantly cut its imports of Nigerian crude oil in January 2026, with purchases falling nearly 47.2 per cent compared…
NCC mandates airtime compensation for network outages
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are now mandated to compensate subscribers with airtime credits for service disruptions under a new consumer protection framework…
FG unveils N12bn research scheme to drive digital economy policies
The Federal Government has called for expressions of interest under the National Digital Economy Research Clusters, a N12 billion funding initiative aimed…
Middle East crisis threatens Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, MAN warns
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has expressed concern over the potential impact of the escalating military confrontations in the Middle East on…