Global goods trade hits $13.7trn in H1 2026
Global goods trade rose to about US$13.7 trillion in the first half of 2026, representing a 12.5 per cent increase compared with…
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ICYMI: Nigeria slips to 90th on Henley global passport index ranking
Nigeria has slipped to 90th position on the latest Henley Passport Index, with holders of the Nigerian passport able to access 44…
Global lithium demand to rise 353%
Global demand for lithium is projected to increase by 353 per cent between 2024 and 2040, while demand for graphite is expected…
Sony increases PlayStation plus subscription prices across regions
Sony has confirmed a fresh round of price increases for its PlayStation Plus subscription service, raising concerns among gamers already dealing with…
World Bank adds Abia to $700m SURWASH water supply initiative
Abia State has been selected as one of six states to benefit from the $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply,…
World Bank warns of 60% urea price surge
The World Bank has projected a 60 per cent surge in global urea prices in 2026, raising concerns over fertilizer affordability, food…
Nigeria’s manufactured exports drop despite global trade surge — UNCTAD
Global trade recorded a notable upswing in 2025, driven largely by strong manufacturing activity, which expanded by 11 per cent, even as…
Nigeria among top 10 countries hit by food insecurity — UN
Two-thirds of people facing food crises globally last year lived in just 10 countries, with a third of them in Sudan, Nigeria…
IMF pledges $50bn aid to Nigeria, others amid US-Iran war
The International Monetary Fund has indicated plans to provide up to $50 billion in financial support to Nigeria and other countries affected…
Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation timely amid global financial risks — IMF
The International Monetary Fund has described Nigeria’s recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise as a critical buffer against rising global financial risks, noting…
FG presents credence letters to three ambassador-designates
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has presented Letters of Credence to three ambassadors-designate, authorising them to represent Nigeria in…
Nigeria targets 10% global palm oil share in six years
Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to reposition the oil palm industry as a major economic driver, targeting a 10 per cent…