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Nigerian Meter Makers Win Court Order Blocking 1.55m Smart Meter Imports
LAGOS — Nigerian meter manufacturers have secured a court injunction halting the importation of 1.55 million smart meters, a ruling that puts a major World Bank-backed electrification program in jeopardy.…
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Liberia-Nigeria Trade Forum Set for June 15 in Lagos to Unlock Ties
LAGOS — The inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum 2026 is set to hold on…
Mexico vs South Africa Opens 2026 World Cup at the Iconic Azteca
Sixteen years after they last met on this stage, Mexico and South Africa do it…
FG Defends 3yrs of Tinubu at Democracy Day Press Conference
The federal government used its 2026 Democracy Day press conference to mount a comprehensive defence…
Nigeria Commits $588.9M to Science, Technology and Innovation in 2026 Budget
Nigeria has committed a total of N838.67 billion to science, technology and innovation in the…
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Nigeria Records $480m Trade Surplus in January, Up 220%
LAGOS — Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of $480 million in January 2026, according to data released by the Central…
Fuel Supply Anxiety Grows in Nigeria’s Downstream Sector
LAGOS — Fresh anxieties are spreading across Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector. Marketers, depot owners, and logistics operators are raising new…
SEC Moves Nigeria to T+1 Stock Settlement From June 1
LAGOS — The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Nigeria will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities…
Lagos Saved N118bn In Property From Fire Outbreaks in 2025
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government saved properties valued at N118.32 billion from fire outbreaks in 2025. The state also…
Naira Slips to N1,395 in Parallel Market on Demand Pressure
LAGOS — The Nigerian naira has depreciated slightly against the US dollar in both the official and parallel markets. The…
Nigerian Banks Race To Meet CBN June 10 Cybersecurity Deadline
LAGOS — Nigerian financial institutions are under intense pressure to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria's June 10, 2026, deadline…
Tinubu Demands Fast Delivery of Attack Helicopters From Airbus
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has welcomed an Airbus investment commitment in Nigeria and simultaneously demanded fast delivery of military…
Dangote Raises Ethiopia Investment to $4bn After Hero’s Welcome
ADDIS ABABA / LAGOS — Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, received a hero's welcome in Addis Ababa over the weekend.…
