Business News
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178SMEDAN Launches ₦500m Interest-Free Fund to Boost Small Businesses
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a N500 million zero-interest revolving fund to improve access to...
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152Nigeria’s Exports to East, Southern Africa Hit ₦1tr
Nigeria’s exports to countries along the East-Southern Africa trade corridor climbed to N1.03tn in the first quarter of 2026 from N718.79bn recorded...
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Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade Up 21% to $9.02b as AfCFTA Opens New Export Markets
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries climbed to $9.02 billion in 2025, underscoring the growing importance of the African Continental Free Trade...
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328Nigeria’s Exports Trade Volume Hits ₦30.6tr
Nigeria exported goods worth more than N30.6 trillion ($19.1 billion) to the rest of the world between June 2025 and January 2026,...
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428Asia’s Stock Rebound Falters as Tech Losses Resume
A tentative rebound in Asian equities following Tuesday’s global tech-led rout failed to hold as a fresh bout of selling hit the...
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404FG Eyes Bigger Trade, Investment Gains as Capital Inflows Hit $21b
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has outlined an audacious agenda to accelerate industrial growth, expand trade and attract more...
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324Oil Inches Down as Investors Focus on Hormuz Flows after Peace Talks
Oil prices inched down on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, as investors looked for clearer signs of progress in restoring...
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356Cooking Gas Imports Rise as Govt Battles Price Surge
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) marketers imported 16,642.66 metric tonnes of LPG within the first 19 days of June as part of...
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304Oil Falls, Asia Stocks Rise as Iran Talks Progress
Oil gave up early gains and Asian stocks advanced as investors welcomed signs of progress in diplomatic talks between the US and...
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308Nigeria Expands AfCFTA Air Cargo, cuts Export Costs by Over 50%
Nigeria has expanded its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Air Cargo Export Corridor, a development expected to boost regional trade, lower...
