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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Economy

April 5, 2026

Traders lament soaring transport costs as food prices rise in Lagos

Funbi Idowu described the Easter period as the hardest his family has experienced.

Traders
April 4, 2026

Tinubu inaugurates N73 billion Customs complex in Ogun

The president stated that upon completion, the project would provide international standard facilities.

complex
April 4, 2026

Nigeria targets self-sufficiency in palm oil

Mr Inyang said the target will be achieved by implementing the national oil palm development strategy.

Palm oil (Credit: House food)
April 4, 2026

I regret not institutionalising whistleblowing policy: Kemi Adeosun

She stated that any government policy without legal backing is easily jettisoned.

Kemi Adeosun
April 4, 2026

Airtel subscribers rise to 650 million, ranks second globally

The company said it expanded its network infrastructure in Nigeria from 13,000 to nearly 17,200 over the past three years.

Airtel Nigeria
April 4, 2026

Nigeria emerges largest global market for USDT, USDC

 At least 59 per cent of Nigerian cryptocurrency users hold USDT, while 48 per cent own USDC, according to the 2026 Stablecoin Utility Report by BVNK. 

Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC)
April 4, 2026

Finance minister lauds NUPRC for raising daily oil production to 1.84 million bpd

Ms Eyesan attributed February’s production dip to incidents at key facilities and scheduled turnaround maintenance.

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission [NUPRC]
April 4, 2026

Customs seizes 1,202 kegs of smuggled vegetable oil in Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I area command, has seized 1,202 kegs of smuggled vegetable oil with a duty paid value of N120.2 million.

April 4, 2026

Forty-three ships of imported fresh fish, sugar soybeans arrive Lagos ports

The imported goods included bulk gypsum, soybeans, aviation fuel, diesel, fuel oil, petrol, gasoline, general cargoes and bulk sugar.

Ships at Lagos port used to illustrate the story.
April 4, 2026

Oyetola seeks regional cooperation, investment in fisheries

Blue economy minister Adegboyega Oyetola has called for stronger regional cooperation and increased investment in the fisheries sector across West and Central Africa.