SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.
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.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu emphasizes that the country will adhere to a minimum wage that aligns with its economic capabilities, stressing a balanced approach to wage adjustments amid economic challenges
Nigerian governors reject a proposed increase in the minimum wage to ₦60,000 ($133), citing concerns about financial sustainability. Labor unions remain adamant about a significant hike, leaving the federal government to mediate a solution.
NLC and TUC lead protests against NAFDAC's alcohol ban, demanding the suspension of its Director General, citing economic damage and favoritism toward multinational corporations.
SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.
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.
Nigeria's intra-African trade rose 21 percent to $9.02bn in 2025, as the AfCFTA unlocked new export markets and lower trade barriers, an Afreximbank report says.