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FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

June 29, 2026

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FirstBank backs Imo State’s OKOBI initiative to boost jobs

FirstBank has backed Imo State's One Kindred One Business Initiative, a community entrepreneurship scheme designed to create jobs, deepen financial inclusion and promote sustainable wealth.

June 26, 2026

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Cocoa and coffee farmers seek African bloc and $6,000 floor price to end foreign control

COCEFAAA has called for a unified African cocoa producers' bloc and a floor price of at least $6,000 a tonne to strengthen farmers' bargaining power.

June 25, 2026

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Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry

The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association has renewed its call for stronger trade protection, urging import restrictions to shield local mills from smuggling, dumping and unfair foreign competition.

June 22, 2026

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Nigeria Industrial Policy secures $380million in investment commitments in 90 days

The Federal Government says the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 has secured more than $380m in financing commitments within its first 90 days of active implementation.

June 22, 2026

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Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

June 20, 2026

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FG allocates two more crude oil terminals to Swede Control Intertek

The Federal Government has allocated two more crude oil export terminals to Swede Control Intertek, expanding the pre-shipment inspection agent's role in certifying Nigeria's exports.

June 19, 2026

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Experts warn FG against costly foreign loans and VAT hike over IMF advice

Capital market operators and economists have urged the Federal Government to avoid expensive foreign loans and a VAT increase as it weighs the IMF's latest policy recommendations.

June 17, 2026

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FirstBank hits N1bn daily disbursement on FirstAdvance

FirstBank says its salary-backed digital loan product, FirstAdvance, has hit a milestone of N1 billion in daily disbursement, reflecting rising customer adoption and trust.

June 16, 2026

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Revenue from VAT and CIT falls 6 Percent to N3.79trn in first quarter

Nigeria's combined revenue from VAT and company income tax fell 6.2 percent to N3.79 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, the NBS has said.

June 16, 2026

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EU chief hails US-Iran deal to end war and reopen Hormuz

EU Council President Antonio Costa has welcomed a deal between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

June 15, 2026

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Ex-CBN deputy governor Moghalu named Bluecode Africa board chairman

Bluecode Africa has named former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu chairman of its Nigerian subsidiary's advisory board as the payments firm enters the Nigerian market.

June 11, 2026