President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos next February. The conference aims to attract global investors and enhance sustainable investment inflows. Tinubu made the announcement on Tuesday during the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), where Nigeria concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) …
For years, mobile photography felt like the exclusive playground of expensive flagship smartphones; the more you spent, the better your photos. In 2026, that assumption is gradually fading away. Today, budget and mid-range smartphones can capture stunning, professional-looking images that rival even premium devices. Thanks to breakthroughs in sensor technology, optical image stabilization (OIS), and …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm, as part of efforts to strengthen compliance, enhance revenue collection, and align operations with global best practices. The new framework provides a unified process for registration, manifest …
Global crude oil prices surged on Tuesday as escalating unrest in Iran, coupled with potential supply disruptions, overshadowed expectations of increased crude output from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel by 0934 GMT, marking their highest level since mid-November. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $1.02, or 1.7%, …
Multiverse Mining and Exploration Plc’s first-quarter projection indicates that rising administrative expenses and a heavy loan burden are set to push the company into a monthly operating loss in March. The projection is contained in the company’s first-quarter (Q1) 2026 financial forecast, signed by Managing Director Ayo Oluwasusi and Chief Financial Officer Sijuwade Adedeji. A …
The United States will press its allies to move faster in reducing reliance on China for rare earths and other critical minerals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead talks with senior finance officials this week, a U.S. official said. The meeting begins with a dinner on Sunday and continues on Monday. It will include ministers …
Eterna Plc said it has received the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval to proceed with its ₦21.52 billion Rights Issue of 978,108,485 ordinary shares of ₦0.50 each at ₦22.00 per share. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Company Secretary, David Edet, and sent to shareholders and the Nigerian …
The Federal Government and Niger State have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) Programme. The initiative combines housing, agriculture, renewable energy, and enterprise development into a single model aimed at inclusive growth. The MoU was signed at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja. The Ministry will …
As Nigeria ushers in 2026, the nation operates under a landmark fiscal framework, the 2025 Tax Reform Laws. Designed to modernize the tax system, broaden compliance, and strengthen national revenue, these reforms have generated both optimism and anxiety. A wave of misinformation circulating online has raised fears that the new system could allow authorities to …
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), is bolstering the national economy with record trade facilitation, infrastructure upgrades, and operational efficiencies. A new $60 million investment in green port initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s administration aims to modernise NPA operations and promote local content development. Data from 2025 shows unprecedented growth at Nigeria’s …
