Otti urges Ndigbo to beat Chinese traders with manufacturing, technology
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Ndigbo to respond to the growing presence of Chinese traders in Nigeria by embracing manufacturing, technology and digital commerce rather than fighting for…
Dangote Refinery IPO opens September 14
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on September 14, 2026, subject to approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following the successful public listing of SpaceX on Friday, marking an unprecedented milestone in global business history. The billionaire entrepreneur, who was…
EU slams Temu with $232m fine over illegal products
The European Union has fined Chinese-owned online retail platform Temu €200 million ($232 million) for allegedly allowing the sale of illegal and unsafe products across its marketplace. EU regulators announced…
Guinness Nigeria tops ₦1tn market value
Guinness Nigeria PLC has crossed the ₦1 trillion market capitalisation threshold on the Nigerian Exchange, marking a major milestone that reflects growing investor confidence and sustained value creation. As of…
Tinubu extends ban on raw shea nut export by one year
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, reinforcing his administration’s push for local processing and value addition in the…
Anambra shuts Nnewi market for one week over sit-at-home
The Anambra State Government has ordered the temporary closure of the New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market at Nkwo Nnewi over continued compliance with the Monday sit-at-home directive in…
Onitsha main market reopens as traders defy sit-at-home order
Business activities have resumed at the Onitsha Main Market following compliance by traders with a directive issued by Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo. The governor had ordered the closure of…
Anambra traders pledge end to Monday sit-at-home
Traders at the Onitsha Main Market and other markets across Anambra State have pledged to put an end to the long-running Monday sit-at-home, declaring their readiness to resume full commercial…
Nigeria, UAE to co-host Investopia in Lagos, seal major trade pact
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, as part of efforts to attract global investors and boost…