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Economy

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
August 14, 2026

Tinubu urges Nigerians abroad to invest in nation’s economy

Mr Tinubu commended Nigerians abroad for their resilience and contributions to the global economy. 

President Bola Tinubu
August 14, 2026

Keyamo meets aviation stakeholders over industrial dispute

The meeting followed previous engagements with unions and airline operators on the temporary suspension of the unions’ industrial action on Tuesday.

Festus Keyamo
August 14, 2026

Tinubu signs ports economic regulatory agency bill into law

The NPERA bill, in the works for years since Nigeria’s ports were concessioned in 2006, gives the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) full legal backing.

President Bola Tinubu
August 14, 2026

SEC orders capital market operators to freeze nine terrorist financiers’ assets

SEC directed CMOs to freeze the funds, assets and other economic resources belonging to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
August 14, 2026

Customs seizes 2,339 bags of foreign rice in Ogun

“This seizure is about protecting the livelihoods of our local farmers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs, as unchecked smuggling cripples the economy,” Mr Afeni said.

bags of foreign rice
August 14, 2026

Trump govt accuses Canada, Mexico of helping China bypass tariffs

The U.S. accused Canada, Mexico, India and 37 other countries of aiding China’s evasion of tariffs, saying this has resulted in the loss of billions of dollars in tariff revenue.

President Donald Trump and Mark Carney
August 14, 2026

Five transmission towers collapse after vandal attack in Akwa Ibom

TCN said the severe attack would affect electricity supply in the area as the company prioritises using the Ekim transmission station.

August 14, 2026

American embassy launches initiative to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria agricultural trade partnership

Speaker series in Abuja to connect Nigerian agribusinesses and policymakers with American expertise in agricultural technology, trade, and livestock development.