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Friday, June 5, 2026

Economy

June 2, 2026

Prices of food rose in April amid Tinubu’s harsh policies, NBS data show

The National Bureau of Statistics says the prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items increased month-on-month in April 2026.

Foodstuff
June 2, 2026

Work resumes at NUPRC as unions call off strike

Work has fully resumed at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission following the union members’ one-day strike suspension.

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan
June 2, 2026

Nigeria’s assets under management now N10 trillion, says SEC

Nigeria’s Assets Under Management increased from N3.2 trillion to N10 trillion within the last two years, the Securities and Exchange Commission has said.

NGX
June 2, 2026

How OPay is driving financial inclusion for tens of millions, creating jobs across Nigeria

Beyond payments, OPay’s expansion is contributing to job creation and small-business growth across Nigeria. Its ecosystem supports thousands of direct and indirect jobs.

June 2, 2026

Nigeria deepens intellectual property partnership with WIPO

The Nigerian government says collaboration with WIPO will expand intellectual property protection, commercialisation, and opportunities for businesses and innovators.

World Intellectual Property Organisation
June 2, 2026

Nigeria’s stock market dips 1.13% as investors lose N2 trillion

Investors lost N1.811 trillion on Monday as widespread profit-taking in major equities dragged the stock market into negative territory on the first trading day of June.

Stock Market
June 2, 2026

Nigeria aligns with global markets, launches T+1 settlement cycle

The capital market has taken a major step forward with the shift to a T+1 settlement cycle, a reform expected to speed up trading and align it more closely with global practice.

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June 2, 2026

Supreme Court dismisses appeal against Providus, Unity Bank merger

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal seeking the dissolution of the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc.

Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc
June 1, 2026

Pension assets hit N30.9 trillion as government securities dominate portfolios

Total pension assets increased from N29.52 trillion in March to N30.94 trillion in April, representing a 4.8 per cent month-on-month growth.  

PenCom
June 1, 2026

FG’s $1.25 billion loan plan will support jobs, economic reforms: Experts

According to him, borrowing becomes inevitable for emerging economies facing revenue constraints. 

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