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Economy

October 30, 2026

Nigeria seeks UN-backed maritime surveillance to combat piracy, oil theft

Nigeria has called on the United Nations Security Council to support a regional maritime surveillance system to combat piracy, oil theft and other crimes.

Nigerian Navy
October 30, 2026

Hackers steal millions of dollars from Polymarket, trading suspended

The world’s largest peer-to-peer prediction market platform, Polymarket, suspended trading on Thursday after hackers swindled millions of dollars from the platform.

Polymarket
October 30, 2026

Kano, Plan International distributes livelihood start-up kits to ABEP graduates

SAME’s executive secretary, Binta Abubakar, said the intervention would help participants work and earn income to support their welfare, their families, and their communities.

Plan International Nigeria
October 30, 2026

Customs deploys 22 scanners to boost cargo clearance 

NCS says it is deploying 22 additional scanners across seaports, airports and border stations to improve cargo clearance and facilitate trade.

October 30, 2026

Binance hit by suspected $6 billion cyberattack, suspends deposits, withdrawals

Binance has raised the alarm over a potential hack involving $6.3 billion and suspended deposits and withdrawals on its platform.

Binance
October 30, 2026

NSITF seeks stronger judicial enforcement of Employees’ Compensation Act

NSITF called for stronger judicial interpretation, adjudication and enforcement of the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), 2010.

NSITF
October 29, 2026

Minimum Wage: NECA rejects bilateral talks, demands inclusive negotiations

Mr Oyerinde said employers could not be bound by agreements reached without their participation and concurrence.

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA)
October 29, 2026

Oil exploration will resume in Borno soon, NNPCL delegation assures Gov. Zulum

Mr Zulum restated the strategic importance of restarting oil exploration in the state.

NNPCL logo and Babagana Zulum.
October 29, 2026

NEPC to establish shea processing centre in Niger

Mr Shekarau said the centre would provide a platform for showcasing different grades of shea butter, including edible and cosmetic grades.

NEPC
October 29, 2026

Infrastructure financing must have regard for pensioners’ savings, says Tinubu

Mr Tinubu urged pension operators to improve their investment expertise, diversify responsibly, reduce costs and strengthen accountability.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU