Business and Economy

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Jobs Programme Lagos officials announce MSME funding and employment initiatives during ministerial briefing.

Lagos officials announce MSME funding and employment initiatives during ministerial briefing.

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Jobs Programme

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed ₦1.933 billion in loans and grants...

World Bank Draws Record $24bn Demand for $6bn Bond World Bank-supported ultra-modern abattoir under construction in Ekiti State

World Bank-supported ultra-modern abattoir under construction in Ekiti State

World Bank Draws Record $24bn Demand for $6bn Bond

Oluwatobi Adu May 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – World Bank secures record-breaking investor demand for its new $6 billion 10-year benchmark bond,...

Lagos Captures 6.47m Residents in Digital Identity Database Lagos officials present updates on the LAG ID digital identity registration project.

Lagos officials present updates on the LAG ID digital identity registration project.

Lagos Captures 6.47m Residents in Digital Identity Database

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says more than 6.47 million residents are now enrolled in...

Nigeria, Germany Sign Fresh Investment, Energy Cooperation Deal Nigerian and German officials during bilateral cooperation talks in Abuja.

Nigerian and German officials during bilateral cooperation talks in Abuja.

Nigeria, Germany Sign Fresh Investment, Energy Cooperation Deal

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Germany conclude negotiations on a new bilateral cooperation framework aimed at expanding...

Nigeria Warns Fertiliser Crisis Threatens Africa’s Food Security Agriculture officials discuss fertiliser shortages and food security challenges at summit in Nairobi.

Agriculture officials discuss fertiliser shortages and food security challenges at summit in Nairobi.

Nigeria Warns Fertiliser Crisis Threatens Africa’s Food Security

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security warns that rising fertiliser prices and...

FLYGABON Launches Lagos Flights, Cuts Johannesburg Travel Time Dramatically FLYGABON aircraft at Lagos airport during the launch of new regional flight operations.

FLYGABON aircraft at Lagos airport during the launch of new regional flight operations.

FLYGABON Launches Lagos Flights, Cuts Johannesburg Travel Time Dramatically

Korede Abdullah May 12, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – FLYGABON begins flight operations from Lagos, expanding regional air connectivity and offering faster access...

PEBEC to Launch Clean-Up Exercise Along Apapa, Tin Can Port Corridors Traffic congestion and truck activities along the Apapa port corridor in Lagos ahead of PEBEC’s clean-up exercise.

Traffic congestion and truck activities along the Apapa port corridor in Lagos ahead of PEBEC’s clean-up exercise.

PEBEC to Launch Clean-Up Exercise Along Apapa, Tin Can Port Corridors

Korede Abdullah May 11, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has announced plans to begin a two-day clean-up...

Yobe Partners Chinese Firm on Multi-Million-Tonne Cement Plant Yobe State officials meet Chinese investors over new cement project

Yobe State officials meet Chinese investors over new cement project

Yobe Partners Chinese Firm on Multi-Million-Tonne Cement Plant

Hussaini Ibrahim May 10, 2026

YOBE, Nigeria – The Yobe State Government has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese firm Mutual Commitment...

NCAA Launches Drone Portal to Simplify Nigeria’s Aviation Regulation NCAA presents aerodrome certificates to Nigerian airports

NCAA presents aerodrome certificates to Nigerian airports

NCAA Launches Drone Portal to Simplify Nigeria’s Aviation Regulation

Mirian Gom May 9, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority says it will officially launch its Drone and Remotely...

Air Peace Suspends Lagos-London Flight Over Minor Aircraft Fault

Air Peace Suspends Lagos-London Flight Over Minor Aircraft Fault

Air Peace Suspends Lagos-London Flight Over Minor Aircraft Fault

Korede Abdullah May 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick Airport service...