By Mather Godwin Dangote Cement Plc has recorded a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, growing its cement and clinker exports from Nigeria by 71.6 per cent, as the Group’s total installed production capacity reached 55 million tonnes per annum (MTA) across Africa. During the period under review, the company completed 10 clinker shipments […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Stakeholders in agriculture and environmental sectors yesterday urged urgent, coordinated action to combat rising deforestation and food insecurity in Cross River State. The call came at the second multi-stakeholder workshop on Participatory Integrated Landscape Approach under the GEF7 FOLUR-NG project, organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in partnership with […]

By Emma Ujah,   Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has initiated moves to settle outstanding obligations owed to local contractors, assuring that the process will be handled in a fair, transparent, and structured manner to rebuild confidence and support ongoing economic reforms. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, gave the […]

The Nigerian Naira traded slightly firmer against the British Pound Sterling on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid gradual improvements in foreign exchange liquidity.

The Nigerian Naira recorded slight gains against the United States Dollar on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid improved forex liquidity and increased interbank activity.