Stock market slides as profit-taking hits blue chip companies
After the sustained rally recorded in the previous weeks of May 2026, profit-taking by investors last week have taken toll on the Nigerian stock market. Analysts...
Author : Alake Uri
Importers pay N100,000 daily demurrage over NSW delays — Customs agents
Importers and clearing agents have raised concerns over mounting demurrage costs at Nigerian seaports, blaming delays linked to the National Single Window (NSW) platform for prolonged...
Manufacturing leads non-oil tax revenue with N404bn VAT, CIT contribution in Q1’26
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector reinforced its role as a major contributor to government revenue in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), generating N329.59 billion in Value Added Tax...
Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry
The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has renewed its call for stronger government measures to protect the country’s textile industry from excessive imports, smuggling and unfair...
Oyo school kidnap: Troops block escape routes as terrorists reduce demands
There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo...
Ebola outbreak in Uganda, DR Congo hits 894 cases, 204 deaths
The current Ebola outbreak across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 confirmed deaths, with 74 recoveries...
Dangote imported 1.46bn litres blended gasoline – NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has revealed a growing reliance by Dangote Petroleum Refinery on imported gasoline blendstock, mainly to boost its...
Labour knocks govt as FAAC payouts hit N10.4tn
Nigeria’s three tiers of government received a total of N10.45tn from the Federation Account Allocation Committee between January and May 2026, representing a 25.85 per...
COMBATING MISINFORMATION: THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN BUILDING AN INFORMED SOCIETY — David Lawal
A media and information expert, David Lawal, has called for stronger collaboration between the media, technology platforms, government, and citizens in tackling the growing challenge...
AFFORDABLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR EVERYDAY NIGERIANS — BUSAYO ADEDEJI
Real estate investment is becoming increasingly accessible to Nigerians as industry players highlight new opportunities that allow people to participate without owning millions of naira....