…the chairman stated. Amupitan also warned political actors against attempts to trade cash for votes, adding that any party or candidate found in such acts will “face immediate arrest and prosecution under the Electoral Act 2026.” He added, “Elections must be decided by the conviction of the voter, not the depth of a ca…

…supported by improved market liquidity and higher turnover. Meanwhile, parallel-market traders quoted the dollar within a range of ₦1,370 to ₦1,390, maintaining a relatively narrow gap between formal and informal FX pricing compared to historical market dislocations. The relative stability in the official window has be…

…said the incident occurred at about 4:30pm on October 4, 2026, when a vehicle conveying traders returning from Kara Market, Bukuru, was targeted. The statement said seven injured victims had so far been traced to the Military Clinic, Rukuba Barracks, Jos, where they were receiving medical attention. The Command said th…

…that connect farms to markets, and a customs regime that does not criminalise legitimate trade. It needs what the Bank of Industry has begun to articulate: patient capital channelled into productive investment, not short-term portfolio flows chasing quick returns. The Bank of Industry’s recent N274 billion Series 1 Dev…

…the incident occurred at about 6:30 pm on Sunday. The vehicle, a Boxer bus conveying 20 traders returning from the Kara Livestock Market in Bukuru to Rafin Bauna Village in Bassa Local Government Area. A security personnel, who confirmed the attack to our correspondent, said the travellers could have been targeted by t…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The momentum of Nigeria’s economic recovery picked up significantly at the end of the third quarter, fueled by a sharp rebound in industrial activity and sustained resilience across key economic pillars. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report, released during t…

…information the following morning. Akande said, “My name is Mrs Iyabo Akande, I am a trader. One of my twins, Kehinde Marufat Akande, was in that Abia-bound bus that was attacked in Imo State. We spoke around 11:00 pm when she sent a video of where they were sleeping overnight.“ “By morning around 5:00 am, they moved.…

…local government areas.Its blue point-of-sale terminals have become familiar tools for traders and businesses, supporting everyday payments and access to financial services.The recognition places Eniolorunda alongside emerging global figures whose work is influencing their industries and communities.Elumelu celebrates…

…her and other corps members sitting on the ground in the bush, crying. Where will petty traders get N50m? They are just going to serve Nigeria; why this punishment?" Oladosu lamented.

A man has been found shot dead in a UK tradesman’s van carrying irregular migrants parked in a rest stop along a northern French motorway, officials said Saturday. The vehicle was found on Friday, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of the city of Troyes, which is located southeast of Paris and around 300 kilometres…

…representing a 20% fall.Improved supply from producing areas was one of the factors traders cited for the decline.5. Yellow maizeYellow maize followed a similar trend, with the price of a 50kg bag falling by 20% to ₦40,000 in September from ₦50,000 in August.The decline offers some relief to households and business…

…of rice were destroyed and smoke was seen coming out of many residential houses, while traders were seen salvaging some of their property. The cause The cause of the clash was said to be the alleged decision of Aguleri Community to mount a signpost and a Closed Circuit Television, CCTV, cameras on the boundary between…

…her and other corps members sitting on the ground in the bush, crying. Where will petty traders get N50m? They are just going to serve Nigeria; why this punishment?” Oladosu lamented. In a viral video obtained by Saturday PUNCH on Friday, Mrs Alimotu Akanke, the mother of another victim, Akande Farouq, said she had bee…

…survival, with persistent flooding cutting off vehicular movement and leaving drivers, traders and passengers to contend with a treacherous crossing. Where vehicles once moved freely between the two states, commuters now wade through murky water, balance bags and sacks on their heads, and squeeze across a makeshift bri…

…axis as gunmen allegedly fired sporadically while fleeing the scene. Some residents and traders reportedly ran for safety, while business owners hurriedly closed their shops to avoid being caught in the violence. Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the command…

…on Friday, ending the week on a negative note. Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira traded at N1,370 per dollar on Friday. This comes as the country’s foreign reserves remained flat at $54.93 billion as of September 30, 2026. Recall that the naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange mar…

…came after talks with the state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) at the State Executive Council Chambers, Calabar. The discussions covered workers’ welfare, recruitment, promotions, salary harmonisation, pensioners’ entitlements an…

…of the legacy of the great King Jaja, who founded the kingdom 156 years ago through trade and diplomacy. Describing the Staff of Office as more than a symbol of authority, the monarch said it represented a sacred trust from the government and people of Rivers State to lead with justice, peace and dignity. He expressed…

…invest at home and in nations with friendlier and more frictionless immigration and trade policies on a win-win basis. Not exit, but sovereign diversity Despite uncertainty, migration consultants said demand from Nigerian entrepreneurs remains strong, though motive is shifting.According to them, Nigerians are no longer…

…growing ties based on mutual respect, constructive dialogue and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. He said Spanish companies, including GB Foods, continued to explore opportunities in Nigeria, while Nigerians living in Spain contributed to the host country’s s…

…It Really Cost? Look for a clear fee page. Costs can include: spreads or commissions per trade overnight or holding fees currency conversion margins inactivity or account maintenance fees deposit and withdrawal charges If you can’t find this information easily, that itself is information. Question 4: Does It Help You L…

…of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against extorting traders and sealing business premises across the state. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Oluyemi Fasipe, issued the warning in a statement on his X handle on Friday, following reports of some NGOs allegedly parading themselves…

…reports that Wike, while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja on Wednesday, said he would submit his resignation letter on January 17 if Tinubu loses the FCT in the January 16 polls. The statement has sparked reactions online, with some social media users accusing…

…Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an al-Qaeda affiliate, uses extortion of traders and racketeering of smuggled goods to generate income. A significant collaboration between these two types of criminal enterprises would deepen the many security challenges facing West Africa. Speaking on Panel54, Owusu cited two cor…

…on Wednesday in Abuja during the NDIC Special Day at the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair. Speaking on the overarching theme of the fair, “Resilience: Trade, Taxation and the Economy,” the NDIC boss emphasised that safeguarding individual savings and ensuring a stable banking climate are fundamental to achieving the…