Manufacturers Decry 40% Idle Capacity, Surging Unsold Goods
Across Nigeria’s industrial corridors, a growing number of factories are turning into “ghost plants” — production facilities operating far below...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Expert Outlines Implications Of Iran-U.S.-Israel Conflict On Nigerian Economy
Dr Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), has outlined the implications of the...
NCC To Launch Portal To Curb Fraud From Recycled SIMs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to launch a cross-sector platform designed to prevent fraud linked to recycled SIM...
Consumer Protection Commission Flags ₦405,000 Fare Spike, Probes Local Airlines
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has flagged a fare spike of up to ₦405,000 on certain domestic...
SMEs Shun Insurance As Over 98% Lack Cover
No fewer than nine out of 10 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria operate without insurance cover, exposing them...
EU Commits N36bn Grant For Nigeria’s Nationwide Fibre Project
The European Union (EU) has committed €22 million (N36billion) in grant funding to support Nigeria’s nationwide fibre-optic expansion under the...
Sustaining Nigeria’s Inflation Decline Requires Deeper Policy Overhaul–Economists
Socio-economic experts have outlined stronger measures the federal government should adopt to further curb inflation and achieve a sustainable single-digit...
Nigeria’s Telecom Growth Slows As 5G Penetration Stalls At 3%
Nearly four years after the commercial debut, of Nigeria’s fifth-generation (5G) mobile network, it remains in its infancy, with penetration...
Growing Foreign Reserves Marks Turnaround For Nigeria’s Economy – Economists
Nigeria’s external reserves rose to $49 billion in February 2026, marking a 4.93 per cent increase and signaling growing confidence...
Business Owners Call For Policy Support Amid Economic Hardship
Small business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are urging the government to implement policies to ease operational pressures,...
