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Economy

February 5, 2026

A’Ibom governor promises promotion of private sector investments for economic prosperity

Ms Umeoji described the new business office as a significant milestone in the life of the bank.

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Bassey Eno (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
February 5, 2026

Economist urges FG, China to collaborate for trade development

Mr Amadi said that China’s high-speed rail system reflected technological advancement.

Nigeria/China flags
February 5, 2026

Dangote, BUA bag award at ‘2025 Made of Africa Awards’

The award recognised the company’s adherence to market rules and corporate governance standards.

2025 Made of Africa Awards
February 5, 2026

Nigeria needs N36 billion to boost commercial honey production: Bee Farmers

The Youth for Agricultural Initiatives, a bee farmers’ association, says Nigeria needs about N36 billion in investment to boost commercial honey and apiculture production.

Honey bee farm
February 5, 2026

Reps urge APCL to seek out-of-court settlement with FG

APCL petitioned the committee over a dispute with the ministry regarding the proposed Gurara II Hydropower Project in Niger.

Minister of water resources Joseph Utsev
February 5, 2026

Tinubu’s Lagos-Calabar coastal road hailed as necessary for economic integration

“President Bola Tinubu is doing well and deserves acknowledgement for his administration’s infrastructure development, rather than undue criticism,” said Mr Egoh.

Lagos-Calabar road construction
February 5, 2026

Downstream deregulation, forex reforms saved Nigeria N6 trillion in fuel import losses: NMDPRA

NMDPRA boss Saidu Mohammed stated this at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026 in Abuja, noting that it occurred in the first nine months of 2025.

Saidu Mohammed, the chief executive of NMDPRA
February 5, 2026

Economic Growth: NCC, NITDA, others restate need for digital trust

Stakeholders have underscored the central role of trust, ethics and collaboration in safeguarding personal data as Nigeria deepens its digital transformation.

NITDA building
February 5, 2026

Lafarge Africa reaffirms commitment to local cement expansion

Mr Alode said the expansions would raise annual capacity to 3.5 million metric tonnes at Sagamu and two million metric tonnes at Ashaka.

Lafarge building
February 5, 2026

Equities market records historic N1.37 trillion single-day gain

The equities market closed bullish on Wednesday, adding N1.37 trillion to investors’ wealth.

Berger Paints, RT Briscoe