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Net forex inflow rises 33% to $20.3bn in Q1 2026
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (forex) inflow of $20.33 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 33.8 per cent increase compared with the $15.19
Oloolu family defends traditional rite after TikToker filmed masquerade festival
By Adeola Badru The Oloolu family in Ibadan, Oyo State, has defended the traditional cleansing performed on TikToker Wasilat Olalere after she recorded and shared footage from the annual Oloolu
30 doctors assaulted in 11 months, NARD says, as August 10 strike looms
By Cynthia Alo and Kafayat Kokumo The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety and welfare of medical personnel, disclosing that no fewer than 30
Soludo: Delta, Anambra should become Nigeria’s twin growth hubs
*Calls for post-summit investment partnerships*Proposes dress code for future investment summits to drive jobs By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State
Oyedele: Delta must turn oil wealth into prosperity
…Says execution, not resources, creates wealth By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA— Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Monday,
Shettima woos investors with Delta’s vast economic potential
…Advocates healthy rivalry among states …Says comparative advantage holds key to prosperity By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Vice President Kashim Shettima, Monday, urged local and
Delta unveils $100m fund to attract investors
…Provides N137.8bn fund to de-risk private investments ..Vows speedy execution of investment agreements By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Delta State Government has announced
MAN seeks tax harmonisation, stable policies to boost manufacturing
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for urgent tax harmonisation, improved infrastructure, reliable energy supply and a predictable regulatory environment to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. The appeal was
Nigerian manufacturers need more than macro reforms to grow —CFG Advisory
Nigeria needs a coordinated industrial growth strategy, beyond macroeconomic reforms, to unlock investment in the manufacturing sector and accelerate economic expansion. Chief Executive Officer of CFG Advisory, Mr. Tilewa Adebajo, stated
FG rehabilitating Eastern ports, NPA assures stakeholders
By Efe Onodjae The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has dismissed claims that the Eastern Ports have been neglected, saying the Federal Government (FG) is investing in infrastructure upgrades to restore their
