Business and Economy

Abia First Lady Distributes Fertilisers to Women Farmers Across 17 LGAs 1000517349

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Abia First Lady Distributes Fertilisers to Women Farmers Across 17 LGAs

Korede Abdullah May 22, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti has launched a fertiliser distribution...

Nigeria, Italy Unveil Green Jobs Plan to Curb Youth Migration Nigeria and Italy officials during talks on green investment and youth employment partnership in Abuja.

Nigeria and Italy officials during talks on green investment and youth employment partnership in Abuja.

Nigeria, Italy Unveil Green Jobs Plan to Curb Youth Migration

Oluwatobi Adu May 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Italy have deepened bilateral ties with a new green investment and education...

Nigeria, China Deepen Tea Culture and Creative Economy Partnership Nigerian and Chinese officials at tea culture event in Abuja

Nigerian and Chinese officials at tea culture event in Abuja

Nigeria, China Deepen Tea Culture and Creative Economy Partnership

Mirian Gom May 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and China are exploring new partnerships to develop tea-based creative enterprises, expand agro-processing...

Anambra Opens Agro Plant to End Food Waste, Boost Exports Officials inaugurating agro-processing plant in Anambra State

Officials inaugurating agro-processing plant in Anambra State

Anambra Opens Agro Plant to End Food Waste, Boost Exports

Korede Abdullah May 21, 2026

ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government says it is intensifying efforts to industrialise agriculture and expand...

Nigeria Unveils $1bn Aviation Leasing Push to Cut Foreign Dependence Minister Festus Keyamo discussing indigenous aircraft leasing at FAAN National Aviation Conference.

Minister Festus Keyamo discussing indigenous aircraft leasing at FAAN National Aviation Conference.

Nigeria Unveils $1bn Aviation Leasing Push to Cut Foreign Dependence

Oluwatobi Adu May 20, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria moves to reduce dependence on foreign aircraft lessors after unveiling plans for a...

Lagos Launches Digital Platform to Improve Emergency Response Lagos unveils LERMS digital platform to improve emergency response coordination, incident reporting and real-time monitoring across the state.

Lagos unveils LERMS digital platform to improve emergency response coordination, incident reporting and real-time monitoring across the state.

Lagos Launches Digital Platform to Improve Emergency Response

Korede Abdullah May 20, 2026

The Lagos State Government launches a digital emergency management platform aimed at improving coordination, faster deployment and...

US Agency Backs 1,500 Telecom Sites Across West Africa

US Agency Backs 1,500 Telecom Sites Across West Africa

US Agency Backs 1,500 Telecom Sites Across West Africa

Mirian Gom May 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Trade and Development Agency unveil plans to support the deployment of...

Oil Prices Rise Despite Fresh US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations Progress Oil refinery and global crude oil market affected by US-Iran tensions

Oil refinery and global crude oil market affected by US-Iran tensions

Oil Prices Rise Despite Fresh US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations Progress

Mirian Gom May 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Global oil prices climb above $111 per barrel despite renewed optimism surrounding nuclear negotiations...

Lagos Firefighters Save ₦118bn Assets from Devastating Infernos 1000514197

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Lagos Firefighters Save ₦118bn Assets from Devastating Infernos

Korede Abdullah May 19, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says emergency responders saved properties worth ₦118.32 billion from fire...

Nigerians Demand Lower Interest Rates Ahead of Key CBN Meeting Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters ahead of MPC interest rate meeting

Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters ahead of MPC interest rate meeting

Nigerians Demand Lower Interest Rates Ahead of Key CBN Meeting

Mirian Gom May 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria says 63.3 per cent of Nigerians want interest rates...