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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops To 15.43% As Food Inflation Rises To 20.31%
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 per cent in July 2026, down from 15.91 per cent in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The NBS said the July figure represents a 0.48 percentage-point decline from the June rate, indicating a…
Nigeria-China Trade Hits $18bn As Exports To China Rise 80%
Nigeria’s bilateral trade with China reached $18 billion in the first half of 2026, while Nigerian exports to the Asian country rose by 80 per cent to $2.3 billion, following the implementation of China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, disclosed the figures on Monday, saying the increase reflected the…
Iran Blames US Military Presence For Gulf Pollution, Demands Compensation
Iran has blamed the United States’ military presence and wars in the region for environmental pollution in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, calling for Washington to be held accountable for what it described as extensive damage to the marine environment. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei made the accusation on Monday while addressing…
FG Moves To Repurpose Over 4,000 Abandoned Mining Pits In Plateau
The Federal Government has begun moves to turn more than 4,000 abandoned mining pits across Plateau State into productive economic assets, following the death of seven people in the collapse of an old tin mine at Kassa, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. File photo of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake Minister of…
Ebonyi Lawmakers Seek Legislation To Sustain IFAD-VCDP Gains For Farmers
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has pledged continued legislative backing for the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP), following an assessment of its interventions in rural communities across the state. The commitment was made by the Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources during an oversight visit to the programme’s…
Governor Sule Seals Fresh $2m Lithium Investment Deal With Chinese Firm
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has secured a fresh $2 million lithium investment deal with a Chinese company, assuring investors of government support while pledging to protect jobs and keep the company’s operations fully functional. FILE: Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has presided over the signing of a supplementary…
Naira Weakens Slightly To ₦1,364.83/$1 As Forex Market Holds Steady
The naira recorded a marginal decline against the dollar on Friday, trading at ₦1,364.83/$1 compared with ₦1,357.65/$1 recorded the previous day, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data. A man exchanges Nigeria’s currency Naira for US dollars in Lagos, Nigeria (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI – AFP) The naira traded at ₦1,364.83 to the US…
Aiyedatiwa Signs Ondo Power Sector Law to Boost Electricity Supply, Investment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assented to a new power sector law aimed at attracting investment, expanding electricity generation and distribution, and building a more reliable and sustainable power market across the state. The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assented to the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, strengthening the…
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Hormuz ‘Control’ Claim, Insists Strait Remains Under Its Management
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, insisting that it remains in charge of the waterway and plans to introduce a toll system. This handout photograph taken and released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on June 16, 2026, shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking…
Insecurity Threatens Customs Revenue as Officers Face Rising Attacks
The worsening security situation is putting Nigeria’s revenue collection at risk, the Nigeria Customs Service has warned, as officers increasingly face deadly threats, including killings and injuries while carrying out their duties. Insecurity Threatens Customs Revenue as Officers Face Rising Attacks The worsening security situation is putting Nigeria’s revenue collection at risk, the Nigeria Customs…
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