…create jobs and improve their livelihoods. He noted that empowering artisans and trade associations remained a central pillar of his administration’s people-focused economic development strategy. According to him, the state government will continue to implement policies and programmes that promote entrepreneurship, emp…

…road infrastructure.” According to Umahi, the project would improve safety, facilitate trade, and reduce travel time along one of Nigeria’s busiest transport corridors. In another major announcement, Umahi disclosed that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would henceforth be known as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coas…

…highest-ranking Truth Social accounts.” The service, starting August 1, could benefit traders and financial news organizations that rely on split-second margins for breaking news. “Markets already move on Truth Social posts,” said Kevin McGurn, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Trump Media and Technology Group. The fi…

…can purchase foreign exchange. The guidelines, signed by the CBN’s Director of the Trade and Exchange Department, Aderinola Shonekan, were issued in a circular dated July 15, 2026. According to the apex bank, the guidelines provide regulatory guidance and operational modalities to facilitate the seamless implementation…

…harvested from the stems and branches of the acacia tree and used in the food and drinks trade, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The produce is a vital source of income and benefits for about five million people across Sudan. Its popular demand has been linked to smuggling to Chad, Egypt, Kenya, and Libya. The RSF milit…

…used to tell us that it had come from aNigerian witch doctor."Ndidi currently plies his trade in Turkey with Süper Lig giants Besiktas, while Iheanacho has moved to Scotland, where he recently celebrated winning both the league and Cup titles with Celtic. 😂 Jamie Vardy hilariously recalls Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Ihea…

…young people are unemployed because they have no practical skills, urging them to learn trades or digital skills that can generate income. He added that beauty fades, but a valuable skill can continue to provide opportunities and pay the bills for years to come. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post sha…

…Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said Sudan's multi-billion-dollar gold trade has been used to finance weapons purchases, military operations and the activities of armed groups involved in the conflict.The sanctions target Sudanese nationals and companies alleged to be linked to financial and commercial netwo…

…democratic governance and regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA. Lawyer and pro-democracy activist Ayo Obe drew a direct line between SAP and the current administration’s economic policies, describing President Bola Tinubu’s reforms as another attempt at the same project. Asked whe…

…non-oil exports and expand the participation of Nigerian women in international digital trade. The grants were awarded under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund, a global initiative designed to help women entrepreneurs adopt digital technologies, improve their export competitiveness and access international…

…subject to the proposed cargo charge, a move that heightened concerns over global oil trade and supply chains. Despite Wednesday’s pullback, oil prices remain well above the levels seen only a week ago. Brent crude had weakened to around $72 per barrel amid easing geopolitical tensions, increased production by OPEC+ me…

…as a strong deterrent to individuals who publicly promote or engage in illicit drug trade. Commander Lawal said, "This judgment reinforces our resolve to confront drug offenders who brazenly promote illegal substances on public platforms. We will continue to act swiftly on credible leads and ensure offenders are brough…

…as the benchmark pricing assessment used by refiners, fuel suppliers, airlines and traders when negotiating jet fuel contracts. Typically, changes in crude oil prices are reflected in Platts jet fuel assessments, which then influence the price airlines pay for fuel in many parts of the world. However, Ogungbangbe argue…

…after securing overwhelming support from the party's 403 MPs and the backing of major trade unions. The party's comfortable majority in the 650-seat House of Commons means he will automatically become the next prime minister.On Wednesday, a relaxed Starmer joked with his political foes as MPs from all parties wished hi…

…and immigration pathways to meet labour shortagesThe government identified skilled trades, healthcare, STEM, education, defence and cybersecurity, and critical minerals as priority sectors for international recruitmentCanadian authorities encouraged foreign workers to determine their eligibility, have their qualificati…

…what we have already decided. We need you to challenge our assumptions, point out the trade-offs we might be papering over and tell us the truth we may not want to hear. Healthy, fact-based disagreement is not a weakness; it is an advantage,” he said. He further urged the committee to simplify complex economic issues i…

…markets mostly rose after seeing through the day, though confidence remains fragile as traders worry that the sector’s AI-led rally has gone too far. Seoul was again at the forefront of the action, ending in positive territory after wild swings that saw it drop as much as five per cent at one point. SK hynix ended up m…

…one they have allowed throughout the competition. De la Fuente has also restored Spain’s trademark possession-based style, meaning France may have to spend long periods chasing the ball before launching their own attacks.

…on Tuesday, CENTCOM said, as oil prices shot up more than nine percent after both sides traded attacks, raising fears of renewed conflict. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared the United States would be “known as ‘THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT'” and levy a 20 percent fee on all cargo shipped through the waterw…

…that the exercise was aimed at sanitising the affected areas and discouraging residents, traders and developers from continuing the dangerous and unlawful practice of building or operating businesses within restricted corridors. Operatives of OCHA Brigade carrying out the operation in one of the locations. Credit: OCHA…

…and maintained along the corridor,” he said. The commissioner urged residents and traders to desist from converting public spaces into illegal markets or using them for unauthorised private activities. He warned that anyone found encroaching on public spaces or using them for unlawful purposes would be arrested and pro…

…economic developments, the bank stated that “despite heightened geopolitical risks and trade tensions, the external sector recorded a higher trade surplus and capital inflows, due largely to lower import bills and increased capital transfers.” It added that foreign reserves rose to $50.12bn in February from $48.88bn in…

…Ogun State Government, through the Ogun Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has warned traders to stop depositing waste inside markets, stressing that it later turn to dumpsites and constitutes environmental and health hazards. The Managing Director of OGWAMA, Farouk Akintunde, noted that if they fail to yield the warn…

…weaken investor confidence. Also, Mr Okey Ibeke, Principal Consultant at International Trade Advisory Services Ltd., said the reduction in import duties would not automatically translate into cheaper vehicles for Nigerians. Ibeke said that the impact would depend largely on the Naira exchange rate, as well as port char…

…Which customers are voice-first? Which are data-ready? Which are students? Which are traders? Which are rural? Which are urban? Which are low-income but loyal? Which are high-value but underserved? This is how a painful regulatory exercise can become strategic clarity. Globacom’s history makes this even more interestin…