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Economy

October 29, 2026

Tinubu’s Coastal Highway: Hitech workers strike over alleged salary cuts, poor conditions

Hitech has been accused of mistreating its Nigerian workers constructing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

October 29, 2026

AFAN seeks early inputs for 15000 dry-season farmers in Kaduna

AFAN urged the federal government to distribute agricultural inputs early for dry-season farming to boost food security and farmers’ earnings.

Female farmers
October 29, 2026

Nigeria, Japan agree to deepen economic ties

Nigeria and Japan have agreed to deepen economic ties through increased investment, industrial development, technology transfer and energy cooperation.

October 29, 2026

NCGC guarantees N64 billion in loans to businesses, individuals

The National Credit Guarantee Company says it has supported N64.13 billion in loans to businesses and individuals since it began operations.

Food market
October 28, 2026

Tinubu to present 2027 budget in December: Minister

The presentation will allow the National Assembly to begin reviewing the 2027 budget ahead of the fiscal year.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
October 28, 2026

Tinubu’s reforms make local sugar production attractive to investors, says NSDC

Mr Bakrin said the reforms had created a pathway towards sugar self-sufficiency.

National Sugar Development Council
October 28, 2026

Smartphone prices threaten Africa’s digital inclusion, says MTN chief

The MTN chief outlined major challenges confronting the telecommunications industry.

Smartphones
October 28, 2026

JICA urges Nigeria to adopt targeted policies to grow SMEs

Mr Ishigame said strengthening the SME ecosystem would create opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Japan’s JICA
October 28, 2026

Tinubu tells Igbos gas pipeline project will unlock economic opportunities in South-East

Mr Tinubu said this at the project’s investment signing ceremony on Tuesday in Enugu.

President Bola Tinubu