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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Economy

January 18, 2026

Economic hardship forces Abuja private car owners into ‘kabu kabu’ business

Another civil servant, Sadiq Lawal, said he just realised recently that many of his colleagues had adopted the practice quietly.

Private car
January 18, 2026

Business owners decry high energy costs, insecurity, multiple taxes

Mr Achakpa identified soaring inflation and currency depreciation as factors squeezing profit margins.

Market
January 17, 2026

20 ships discharging petroleum, other commodities in Lagos ports: NPA 

35 other ships are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between Saturday and January 25.

January 17, 2026

Celebrity clothier urges voluntary tax payment to drive development in FCT

Mr God I said, “It is noble to pay taxes because this is the money government uses for infrastructure and public services for the people.”

fashion designer, Seyi Vodi, and the Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Mr Michael Ango
January 17, 2026

Naira gains N1.33 against dollar to close week 

The naira which has remained relatively stable due to CBN reforms, experienced weeklong gain.

Naira and Dollar
January 16, 2026

Kogi targets N86.8 billion cashew revenue in four months

According to him, the true economic value does not lie in production alone.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
January 16, 2026

14 ships laden with petrol, diesel, fresh fish arrive Lagos ports

According to the document, 11 of the vessels were waiting to berth general cargoes.

Badagry seaport
January 16, 2026

Abuja: NSCDC advises miners on dispute resolution

The FCT commandant of the corps, Olusola Odumosu, gave the advice during an interview on Friday in Abuja.

Female NSCDC
January 16, 2026

NEC Meeting: Oil prices, exchange rates, capital flows will frustrate Nigeria’s policies, Shettima warns

Mr Shettima observed that commodity markets will remain volatile, oil prices, exchange rates, and capital flows will frustrate the nation’s policies.

NEC Meeting
January 16, 2026

Tinubu advised on stronger tax system for economic growth in 2026

“Every Nigerian is one serious illness away from poverty,” Mr Runsewe said.

12th National Economic Conference