Business

The Federal Government and six state governments have urged investors at the ongoing Invest in Lagos 3.0 Summit to channel funds into critical sectors, promising attractive returns and improved business conditions. The summit, themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” featured presentations from representatives of the Presidency and the governors of Lagos, Imo, Abia, Plateau, Taraba […]

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•Promote healthy consumption without harming businesses — ACCI By Yinka Kolawole & Progress Godfrey Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) warned of severe economic consequences. MAN cautioned that the proposed levy could […]

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border banking across more than 20 African markets. In its assessment of UBA’s winning entry, The Banker noted […]

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•Crop productions dominates with N8.9trn   By Cynthia Alo The agricultural sector comprising crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing  recorded a 3.15 per cent, year-on-year growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to N11.87 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N11.51 trillion in Q1’25. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its […]

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