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Monday, August 17, 2026

Economy

August 17, 2026

Nigeria’s headline inflation falls to 15.43%

The NBS said headline inflation fell to 15.43% in July from 15.91% in June.

Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
August 17, 2026

FG adds 208 MW transmission capacity to boost industries in Lagos

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said it would strengthen electricity supply to some of Lagos’ most economically important corridors.

National Grid
August 17, 2026

FG, Meta plan AI academy to train Nigerian talents

The initiative is expected to provide Nigerian developers, entrepreneurs and young professionals with practical AI training and funding opportunities.

Meta
August 17, 2026

TAJBank’s profit before tax surges 74%, assets reach N1.34 trillion

TAJBank Limited, a non-interest bank, grew its profit before tax by 74 per cent year-on-year, reaching N31.562 billion for the 2025 financial year.

Hamid Joda
August 17, 2026

Seplat-NNPC empowers 127 teachers in Imo

The beneficiaries received training through the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme, with the first Imo cohort graduating in Owerri.

Seplat-NNPC empowers 127 teachers in Imo
August 16, 2026

NiRA pushes affordable .ng domains for SMEs

Mr Akinsanya said the initiatives would encourage more Nigerian businesses to establish digital identities using the .ng domain.

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association [NIRA]
August 15, 2026

RMAFC completes revenue formula, remuneration review

RMAFC says it has completed reviews of the revenue allocation formula and remuneration for political, public and judicial office holders.

RMAFC
August 15, 2026

BRICS mulls integration of instant payment systems, digital currencies

Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, said this would reduce the cost of cross-border transactions.

BRICS
August 15, 2026

#OsunDecides: Voter turnout boosts business for traders in Ede

A bean cake and bread seller, Toyin Aina, said she had realised more money than she received in a week. 

Traders
August 14, 2026

China’s imports from Nigeria rose by $2.3 billion in six months: Envoy

He urged Nigerian businesses to increase investment in value addition and meet Chinese market standards. 

Yu Dunhai