Why housewives, caterers, others are crying over rising cost of tomatoes
•Tomato Growers finger industrial buyers exit•Our stew now black –HousewivesBy Cynthia Alo Many housewives, caterers and other tomato consumers across the country are lamenting over the worsening tomato price instability, saying it has reduced the quality of meals and contributed to rising food inflation. Farmers, however, blamed the collapse of industrial off-take arrangements and the […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 6, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded around ₦1,370.33 against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday, July 6, 2026, reflecting relative stability in the country’s foreign exchange market.
Stock market sustains loss position as profit-taking wipes out N1.8trn
•Adonri projects monetary tightening in H2’26 By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market closed lower again last week, making it the third consecutive week decline, pressured by profit-taking in blue-chip stocks. However, the latest loss amounting to 1.8 trillion indicates that the negative position is moderating. Three weeks ago the market took a major hit at […]
Otu has delivered on security, Tinapa’s return, others – Gov’s aide
.says Eba has no political value , paperweight ,couldn’t deliver constituency By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Mr Edem Darlington, Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has said that the governor has delivered on his campaign promises to the people of the state, noting, however, that he (Otu) will not relent […]
Nigeria prioritises, moves to shape 10-yr food systems plan
…as stakeholders call for effective implementation strategy By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – FOLLOWING the quest to boost food production, Nigeria has resolved to prioritise shaping a 10-year food systems plan with the convening of a National Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop on the Strategic Action Plan for implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration […]
Healthcare providers battle credit crunch as financing gaps threaten service delivery
By Adeola Badru Healthcare providers across Nigeria are facing increasing financial pressure as limited access to affordable credit and banking services continues to undermine service delivery, industry stakeholders have warned. Operators said many hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories and clinics are struggling to manage rising operating costs, delayed reimbursements, supplier payments and inventory financing, leaving healthcare businesses […]
