Stock market rebounds as investors gain N9.3trn in 5 days
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market recorded a strong rebound closing bullish last week’s trading with investors gaining N9.342 trillion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, had recorded a loss of over N1.8 trillion previous week following a wave of selloffs that had hit the market since last week of June, 2026. Breakdown of trading last […]
FG suspends enforcement of new internet platform, digital economy regulations
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has suspended the enforcement of new regulations affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries and other cross-cutting digital economy issues pending the completion of a national policy review. The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani, on Tuesday, after a […]
Nigeria’s national identity database captures over 136 million — NIMC
•FG pledges full implementation of NIMC’s new Act By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says Nigeria’s National Identity Database has enrolled more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents. Director-General of NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, as […]
Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target by 10.24%
Seeks Reps’ approval for N11.27tn 2026 budget By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday disclosed that it exceeded its 2025 revenue target by generating N7.277 trillion, surpassing its target of N6.584 trillion by 10.24 per cent, even as it presented its proposed N11.274 trillion 2026 budget to the House of Representatives Committee on […]
LPG: FG targets 5m homes for cooking gas transition — Ekpo
•Says Nigeria’s development hinges on gas utilisation By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding gas utilisation, saying it is targeting five million households to transition from firewood, kerosene and other biomass fuels to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions and improve public health. Speaking […]
Nigeria’s LNG exports hit N20.06trn as global trade reaches record high
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports rose by one million metric tonnes (Mt) in 2025 to 14.78 Mt, valued at N20.0 trillion, from 13.78 Mt in 2024, valued at N18.89 trillion, reinforcing its position among the world’s leading LNG suppliers as global trade climbed to a record 436.98 Mt, according to […]
