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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
July 30, 2026

Osun: Remi Tinubu gifts 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife N50 million

Remi Tinubu, on Wednesday, gifted N50 million to 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife, Osun, under the Renewed Hope Initiative.

Remi Tinubu
July 30, 2026

Leadway tasks pig farmers on African swine fever

Leadway Assurance has urged pig farmers nationwide to strengthen biosecurity measures against ASF amid growing concerns over reported outbreaks in parts of Nigeria.

Leadway Assurance office, Abuja
July 30, 2026

Sterling Financial posts N50.3 billion profit

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has reported a profit after tax of N50.3 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2026.

Sterling Financial
July 30, 2026

Customs begins 2026 tariff reforms

The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff Amendments approved by President Bola Tinubu.

CUSTOMS OFFICERS
July 30, 2026

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, other presidential candidates to pay N200 million each for 2027 campaign billboard: Otti

The Abia government says presidential candidates intending to campaign through billboards and posters will pay N200 million to obtain a campaign advertising permit.

Tinubu campaign board, Otti
July 30, 2026

South Africans can’t march forever, says anti-migrant campaigner Mchunu, hints at economic collapse

The anti-migrant activist highlighted that South Africans have staged over 1,000 marches against illegal immigrants.

Ngizwe Mchunu
July 30, 2026

Nigeria should rely more on domestic capital, says CBN governor

“The era of abundant liquidity, chasing returns regardless of risk, is over. Investors now have more choices and less tolerance for uncertainty,” said Mr Cardoso.

Olayemi Cardoso
July 30, 2026

Okonjo-Iweala tells Tinubu to borrow cautiously, reforms should create jobs for Nigerians

“Nigeria needs to continue the work on overall macroeconomic reforms with a careful approach to fiscal issues, contracting of debt and debt management,” the WTO chief stated.

Okonjo-Iweala with Tinubu
July 30, 2026

NRC graduates 31 new locomotive pilots

NRC has graduated 31 newly trained locomotive pilots, who completed over one year of intensive theoretical and practical training in locomotive operations.

Nigerian Railway Corporation has graduated 31 newly trained locomotive pilots