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Economy

July 31, 2026

AXA Mansard introduces digital platform for easier access to health insurance

AXA Mansard has introduced Karis to simplify access to health insurance services and improve the experience of enrollees at healthcare facilities.

AXA Mansard’s head of marketing, Olusesan Ogunyooye
July 31, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Nigeria backs Saudi’s multinational maritime defence alliance amid U.S.-Iran war

“The door remains open for other countries to accede to the coalition’s charter after completing their national procedures,” the Saudi government stated.

Tinubu, Saudi crown prince
July 31, 2026

MoneyFlip CEO Marcos Tronllan arrested in murder-for-hire plot

During the money laundering discussions, Mr Tronllan allegedly asked undercover federal agents if they would help recover a debt from a Mexican businessman and kill the man.

MoneyFlip and a photo depicting supposed murder victim lying dead in a field with a banner covering his body with the Spanish phrase “Por ser Rata,” which translates to “For being a thief.
July 31, 2026

Online conversation around OPay highlights growing focus on trust in digital finance

As Nigeria’s digital economy expands, trust remains one of the defining factors shaping how people adopt financial technology services.

July 30, 2026

Automotive association seeks stronger govt support for local auto components

The chairman urged the federal government to strengthen implementation of the Nigerian First policy. 

Imported cars
July 30, 2026

Seplat sells 10% JV stake to NNPC for $281.6 million

Seplat said the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, with completion expected in the second half of 2026.

Seplat
July 30, 2026

India’s textile, apparel exports hit $33.5 billion

The country’s textile and apparel exports stood at about $30.7 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 4.7 per cent.

India textile
July 30, 2026

RMAFC, NOUN boost research collaboration for national development

RMAFC and NOUN also pledged stronger collaboration on fiscal reforms and national development.

RMAFC, NOUN
July 30, 2026

Okonjo-Iweala says 72% of world trade still operates under WTO

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO chief, says that despite certain policy uncertainties, 72 per cent of world trade still operates under the organisation.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
July 30, 2026

Reliable data missing link in Nigeria’s housing sector, FHFL says

FHFL says the absence of reliable housing data remains a major obstacle to effective planning, policymaking and regulation in Nigeria’s housing sector.

Housing units' construction