The Nigerian naira traded with relative stability against the United States dollar on Thursday, July 2, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as the gap between both segments remained narrow. According to live foreign exchange data, the official NFEM exchange rate st…

…made this known on Wednesday during an inspection of the ongoing clearance of illegal traders and squatters from the Okokomaiko-Orile road median. The exercise, according to the state government on its offical social media handles, is aimed at permanently clearing the corridor, which has been designated for the Lagos R…

…Road, a vital route that residents say has deteriorated into a nightmare for motorists, traders, students and farmers. According to community members, the deplorable condition of the road has crippled economic activities, restricted access to healthcare and education, and heightened security risks. Residents also alleg…

…to him, the reports have become a common language in global finance and international trade, helping investors and lenders determine which companies are resilient enough to attract long-term capital. He said sustainability disclosures had become a common language across global markets and are now a major consideration…

…convert ownership of traditional financial instruments into digital tokens that can be traded on blockchain networks. In practice, that could allow a Nigerian retail investor to buy a fraction of a commercial property portfolio overseas, or gain exposure to private credit or government securities, without meeting the h…

…said the situation is particularly severe at Ologede, where refuse allegedly dumped by traders and waste handlers from the Ikole Central Market has obstructed drainage channels and waterways. Prince Oluwole Fagbewesa, on behalf of the community members, told the Nigerian Tribune that similar incidents are common in sev…

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…are no longer merely a matter of dignity. They translate into lost billions, stunted trade, and a population that feels the weight of its green passport at every international checkpoint. It is time to speak plainly about this. Let us begin with an uncomfortable question. When Rwanda opens its borders to every Nigerian…

…marking the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Lagos, themed "Carrying the World Trade. Carrying the Risk," underscoring the Agency's commitment to improving service delivery, enhancing maritime safety standards, and strengthening the global competitiveness of Nigerian seafarers through digital innovation. Speakin…

Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating the peace deal agreed to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf. The trading of fire, which came after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship in the S…

…freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor,” CENTCOM said. The attack happened shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that they would find out if America will respond. US launches fresh air strikes on Iran

…the Naira strengthened on Monday to N1,369.11 against the dollar, compared to N1,370.46 traded on Friday last week. This means that Nigerian currency slightly gained against the dollar when compared N1,370.46 was exchanged last weekend. Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira remained at N1,400 per dollar, the same r…

…while over 100,000 candidates registered for the 2026 examinations across different trades. "This demonstrates growing acceptance of technical and vocational education among Nigerians," he said. According to Aminu-Muhammed, more parents now prefer enrolling their children in technical schools due to increasing awarenes…

…up 0.97% Market Capitalisation: N152.79 trillion, up approximately N1.47 trillion Volume Traded: 489.1 million shares, up 11.07% Value Traded: N36.74 billion, up 48.86% Deals: 63,834 transactions, up 26.97% Year-to-Date Return: 53.08% Market Breadth: 17 gainers vs 35 losers (0.57x) Top 5 Gainers: First HoldCo (FIRSTHOL…

…search by EOD experts, no other explosive devices were found in the area. He asked traders and residents in the market to stay calm and continue their normal activities. Tijani also said parts of the explosive device had been recovered and taken for forensic checks as investigation continues. He urged residents to igno…

…further argued that GDP figures do not adequately capture commercial networks, informal trade and investment flows, and that the spread of Igbo capital across Nigeria should be viewed as a strength rather than evidence of regional weakness. While these arguments may scratch the surface of the matter, they do not invali…

…buildings, blowing off the roofs of some shops and damaging goods from rainwater. A trader at Kpiri-Kpiri Market, Mrs Chioma Ifeanyi, said that many traders suffered heavy losses, particularly dealers in electrical appliances. "The rainstorm caused extensive damage, and many shop owners had their goods damaged by rainw…

…Lebanon since, which prompted Iran to say it would again shutter the crucial oil and gas trade route, having opened it as part of the deal. By Sunday evening, however, there had been no reports of Israeli strikes or continued fighting, with some residents of southern Lebanon cautiously trickling back to their homes. –…

…significant losses as the storm destroyed commercial buildings and damaged goods. A trader along Afikpo Road, Mr. Jude Orji, said several shops were affected, with roofs blown off and traders forced to quickly evacuate their goods. "The rainstorm caused extensive damage. Many shop owners lost valuable goods, while trad…

…late mother spent the greater part of her life giving herself “to the welfare of traders, to the protection of ordinary women who built their livelihoods stall by stall, and to the organisation of a community that the powerful had too often overlooked. “She turned scattered effort into collective strength, and she taug…

…grassroots campaign across the state and enjoyed significant support among artisans, traders, pensioners, and other segments of the population. Bejide argued that the alleged resort to vote-buying by the ruling party was itself evidence that the ADC posed a serious challenge in the election. "We went from house to hous…

…reportedly filmed on "near-perfect copies" of the Polymarket website, while featuring trades and winnings that were not real. The creator videos were then amplified by a "social-media army" deployed by a marketing contractor. The WSJ said the company also told those creators not to specify that they'd been paid by Poly…

…In his case, the second suspect, who is a pensioner and also into the illicit drug trade, was nabbed by security guards at Saint Silas Secondary School, Old Umuahia. Babafemi said that the suspect was caught supplying illicit drugs to two teenage students (names withheld) in the school. He added that the guards thereaf…

…culture and Africa's place in the global economy shaped discussions at the Afretrade Entrepreneur's Festival, which drew public figures, business leaders and diaspora stakeholders to Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from June 17 to 19, 2026. Among those who participated in the three-day gathering were for…

…complex non-tariff measures (NTMs). UNCTAD's warning points to a shift in global trade dynamics where regulatory complexity, rather than tariffs, is increasingly determining who trades, what is traded, and at what cost. In April, the Debt Management Office (DMO) increased borrowing costs at its latest Federal Governmen…