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Economy

Nigeria Charts $1 Trillion Economic Vision with NEC 2026 Roadmap

ABUJA — Nigeria took a major step toward achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030 at the second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference,...

Economy

Nigeria Endorses AU Institutional Reforms, Pledges Support for Peace, Security, and Development Initiatives

ADDIS ABABA — Nigeria has formally endorsed the African Union’s proposed institutional reforms, focusing on peace and security governance, democratic consolidation, and enhanced...

Economy

NPA Boss Urges Traders to Leverage New Export Channels for Global Competitiveness

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has called on traders and investors to take advantage of newly introduced...

Economy

SERAP Sues CBN Over Missing N3 Trillion in Public Funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), demanding accountability for over N3...

Economy

US Embassy and Lagos Consulate to Close for Presidents’ Day

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of...

Economy

Capital Gains Tax Revenue Hits N522bn on Oil Asset Sales, Surpasses Target by 869 Percent

Capital Gains Tax collections surged to N522bn in 2025, representing an 869 percent performance against target, driven largely by divestments in Nigeria’s upstream...

Economy

Registrar Industry Faces Scale Challenges but Bets on Technology and Market Reforms for Growth

Operators in Nigeria’s registrar sub sector say their business remains tightly tied to activity levels in the broader capital market, limiting growth opportunities...

Economy

RTEAN Endorses Tinubu for 2027, Demands Creation of Bank of Transportation

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, while...

Economy

FG to Launch National MSME Census in 2026 After $200m Disbursement to Small Businesses

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to scale up support for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in 2026, following the disbursement of 200...

Economy

Adamawa Set to Receive Tinubu as State Showcases Major Infrastructure Milestones

The Adamawa State Government has finalised arrangements to receive President Bola Tinubu for a one day official visit scheduled for Monday. The state...