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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk5 January 2026

Licensed customs agents in Nigeria are threatening to protest against planned increases in shipping fees, citing poor timing and limited business activity. Agents told reporters on Sunday that raising charges so early in the year is inappropriate, as many businesses have yet to resume full operations. According to updated Mediterranean Shipping Company tariffs, import documentation […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk5 January 2026

Shareholders have praised the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for strengthening Nigeria’s economic stability and alleviating fuel shortages, highlighting that the $20bn facility has delivered significant benefits to the nation and citizens’ welfare. In a statement on Sunday, they said the refinery’s operations marked a milestone for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, noting that the country experienced year-end […]

Tech & Tools Desk5 January 2026

In a statement, the bank said the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 will hold on Tuesday under the theme: “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.” The event is an annual session aimed at giving customers insights into current economic trends and guiding them on navigating the economy at the start of […]

James Obasi5 January 2026

Itel, the global tech empowerment brand, has teamed up with Pantone, the authority on colour standards, to launch a limited-edition collection inspired by PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, the Colour of the Year 2026. According to Simeon Shagba, PR Supervisor at itel Nigeria, the collaboration brings this bright, airy white shade—symbolising freshness and vitality—into Nigeria’s tech […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk5 January 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stepped up efforts to strengthen operational discipline across the financial system, placing renewed emphasis on ensuring consistent access to cash nationwide. The initiative, aimed at restoring confidence and reliability in cash availability, is beginning to deliver visible improvements for millions of Nigerians who rely on physical currency for daily […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk5 January 2026

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, have agreed to suspend planned increases in oil production through the first quarter of 2026, choosing instead to keep output at current levels amid a growing global supply surplus and uncertainty over future production from Venezuela. The decision was reached during a brief […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk5 January 2026

Over the past week, the naira traded around the N1,440 per dollar level at the official market, maintaining relative stability supported by improved foreign exchange supply, Central Bank interventions, and the cushioning effect of Nigeria’s external reserves. Within the week, the currency appreciated by N12.53 per dollar, representing an 86 basis point gain week-on-week. It […]

Tech & Tools Desk5 January 2026

Officials of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have disclosed that the facility supplied 43.3 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to the Nigerian market on Saturday, dismissing reports that its petrol processing unit had been shut down for maintenance. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation, said the claims […]

James Obasi5 January 2026

Justice Othman Musa of the Abuja High Court has ordered the sealing of a disputed waterfront property within the Lekki Peninsula Scheme area of Lagos State, pending the outcome of a civil suit arising from a commercial land transaction between private individuals. The order followed an ex parte application filed by one of the parties, […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk4 January 2026

Commercial flights over the Caribbean were temporarily halted late Saturday during a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The pair were taken by helicopter to New York City, where they are expected to face charges related to drug trafficking and weapons offenses. U.S. special forces […]

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Customs Officers Threaten Strike Over Rising Shipping Fees

Shareholders Praise Dangote Refinery’s Contribution to the Economy

Firstbank To Hold 2026 Economic Outlook Forum

Itel Partners With Pantone to Launch New Tech Gadgets

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OPEC+ Halts Planned Output Increase, Assesses Potential Impact of Venezuela Disruption

Naira Begins 2026 On A Stronger Note At 1,430.84 To the Dollar

Dangote Supplies 43 million Litres, Dismisses Claims of Petrol Shutdown

Court Orders Lekki Waterfront Property Sealed

U.S. Ends Caribbean Airspace Restrictions Following Venezuela Operation

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