Economy – Page 5 – City Business News

March 5, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Recovers N197b, Resolves 108 Complaints In 2025

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recovered over N197 billion for shippers and port users in 2025, reinforcing its commitment to protecting stakeholders and promoting transparency within the nation’s maritime sector.This was disclosed in the Council’s 2025 performance review contained in...

March 5, 2026 No Responses

Presidency Rallies Stakeholders Ahead Of National Single Window Rollout

Key government stakeholders on Wednesday met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review progress and fine-tune strategies ahead of the March 27 launch of Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) platform aimed at transforming the country’s trade ecosystem.T...

March 4, 2026 No Responses

Uzoka-Anite Congratulates Oyedele, Pledges Support For Tinubu’s Economic Agenda

The newly appointed Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has congratulated Taiwo Oyedele on his nomination as Minister of State for Finance, expressing optimism about his confirmation and success in office.Uzoka-Anite, who was...

March 4, 2026 No Responses

Nigerian Ports Attains 24.8 Per Cent Cargo Throughput Growth In 2025

Ports Industry in Nigeria delivered one of its strongest performances on record in 2025, with sweeping gains in cargo volumes, container traffic, vessel size, and transhipment activity, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Niger...

March 4, 2026 No Responses

NCDMB Partners Radisson, Edison On Yenagoa Hotel Project

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has signed an international management agreement (IMA) with Radisson Hospitality Belgium, and Edison Hotel and Property Development Company, in respect of the Board’s 204 rooms hotel and conferenc...

March 3, 2026 No Responses

Photo News

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso (left), and the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, after a strategic meeting at the CBN Head Office, Abuja, on Monday, 2nd...

March 3, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite.Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in...

March 2, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Expands Industrial Footprint With Focus On Steel, Power, Ports

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand into steel production, electricity generation and port development as part of a broader ambition to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.Dangote, whose conglomerate spans cement, sug...

March 1, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Ramps Up Awareness On GMO Seed Safety

THE National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has sensitised farmers and key stakeholders on the safety and benefits of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) seeds to enhance agricultural productivity and food security.Alhaji Bello Bawa, Director-General of NB...

February 27, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Cement Photo News

L-R: Group Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; Vice President, Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Sinoma Internat...

February 26, 2026 No Responses

NGX Sheds N74b As Sell Pressure Weighs On Major Stocks

The Nigerian equities market remained in negative territory on Wednesday, as investors lost N74 billion amid sustained sell pressure across major stocks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).The downturn was largely driven by losses recorded in RT Briscoe, AB...

February 26, 2026 No Responses

SON DG Leads Nigerian Delegation To Ethanol Conference In U.S.

The Director-General and Chief Executive of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, led the Nigerian delegation to the 31st Annual National Ethanol Conference (NEC) held in Orlando, Florida, United States.The conference, rec...

February 25, 2026 No Responses

South-South Govs Back Tinubu’s Executive Order On Oil Revenue Remittance

The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) has described President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of all oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account as a historic and landmark decision.The SSGF Chairman and Governor of Bayelsa S...

February 24, 2026 No Responses

Presidency Convenes Technical Retreat To Finalise 2025 Performance Report, Raise 2026 Targets

The Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination on Monday commenced a Technical Retreat to review and finalise the Fourth Quarter (Q4) 2025 and Annual Performance Assessment Report, in collaboration with Delivery Managers of the.....