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Monday, October 5, 2026

Economy

October 1, 2026

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari bungled Nigeria’s economy; I’m doing things differently: Tinubu

“For too long, Nigeria’s leaders chose morphine while praying for a miracle that never came. They focused on symptoms while allowing the disease to take hold,” said Mr Tinubu.

Obasanjo, Buhari and Jonathan
October 1, 2026

Tinubu doubles down in national broadcast, says harsh reforms necessary to rescue Nigeria’s floundering economy

“The reforms that followed were difficult,” Mr Tinubu said. “The side effects were real. Yet, we must never confuse the medicine with the disease.”

Bola Tinubu
October 1, 2026

Zimbabwean millionaire Wicknell Chivayo, wife killed in helicopter crash

His wife, Lucy, and four others were among the casualties when the aircraft crashed near Marondera on Wednesday.

Wicknell Chivayo
September 30, 2026

Tinubu extends 2025 budget implementation to December

The extension gives ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) additional time to complete ongoing capital projects.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
September 30, 2026

Dangote to deliver $16 billion East Africa refinery in 40 months

According to Mr Dangote, the Kenyan refinery would be one of the fastest major projects undertaken by the group.

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September 30, 2026

Iran bans luxury car imports amid economic crisis 

President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the ban on Wednesday.

Iranian president
September 30, 2026

Scrap scavengers seek stronger recycling policies in Lagos

Scrap scavengers in Lagos have called for stronger implementation of recycling policies to improve livelihoods and create cleaner communities.

Lagos scavengers
September 30, 2026

BPP boss advises civil servants on post-retirement plan

Adebowale Adedokun, director-general of the Bureau of Public Procurement, has advised civil servants to develop business plans for life after retirement.

Adebowale Adedokun
September 30, 2026

Summit seeks more role for women in economic decisions, influence

The Executive Women’s Summit has called for a shift from gender representation to greater participation, influence and economic authority for women in corporate organisations.

Nigerian businesswomen
September 30, 2026

Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola only Nigerian named on Top 100 Fintech Leaders 2026 list by Fintech Magazine

Under Agboola’s leadership, Flutterwave has continued to expand its role in Africa’s financial infrastructure.

Flutterwave founder and CEO Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola