By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N34,788.59 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This is according to the NBS Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics Report for Q1 2026 released in Abuja. This shows a decrease compared to the valueContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price of a litre of petrol witnessed an increase from N1,288.54 in March to N1,532.93 in April. The NBS made this known in its Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for April released in Abuja. It saidContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has called for stronger digital integration among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to improve governance efficiency and ease of doing business in Nigeria. The Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahra Audu, made the call during the Retreat for Heads of MDAsContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a strong national response and sustained support for the alternative development programme recently initiated. This initiative was established to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, uplift rural communities and strengthen national security. Marwa spokeContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Nigeria’s non-oil export value recorded 6.1 billion dollars in 2025, reflecting diversification, higher volumes, and expanding markets, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said on Monday. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director, NEPC, disclosed this at a news conference on the 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance and 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading
