Economy
Economic Roundup: Key Business and Financial Headlines – Nigeria in 1 Minute – 231026
Catch up on the latest economic, business, and financial market headlines in Nigeria as reported by Proshare on October 23, 2026.
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National
Ebola Case: Momoh and Pate Warn Nigerian Politicians Against Divisive Rhetoric
Two prominent Nigerian figures have urged political parties to avoid divisive rhetoric amid the Ebola outbreak, with concerns that ethnic and religious appeals could exacerbate national tensions.
Business
Nigeria and China Pursue Enhanced Cross-Border Payments: CBN Engages Businesses
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is exploring ways to strengthen financial links with China, as both nations aim for improved cross-border payments.
Business
Deepening Collaboration: UK Partners with Nigeria on AI Governance and Digital Transformation
The UK and Nigerian governments have strengthened their collaboration on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, standards, and digital transformation.
Abuja
AI Enhances Nigerian Classrooms as UNICEF, Airtel Boost Digital Learning
UNICEF, Airtel Africa, and the Nigerian government are collaborating to enhance digital learning across Nigeria, reaching approximately one million students and over 20,000 teachers.
News
Ebola Threat Looms as Africa CDC Warns Nigeria Over Cross-Border Issue
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns about a potential Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, following reports of a case in the Democratic…
Business
Nigeria-China Financial Corridor: Cardoso Engages Business Leaders for Strengthening Ties
President Cardoso is leading efforts to deepen Nigeria's financial ties with China, convening a high-level business roundtable in China.
Nigeria
Economic Reforms Saved Nigeria from Deeper Crisis – Oyedele
Nigeria's Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, claims economic reforms prevented a deeper crisis in the country despite the current hardship and high food inflation.
Crime & Justice
INTERPOL Cracks Down on Cybercrime in Nigeria: Two Suspects Arrested
INTERPOL has made arrests in Nigeria as part of a global crackdown on cybercrime, including one suspect linked to a phishing scheme.
Crime & Justice
Nigeria’s Health Authorities Intensify Ebola Surveillance
Following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja, Nigeria's health authorities have stepped up nationwide surveillance and state mobilisation.
Elections
AI Deployment in 2027 Elections: INEC to Check Result Figures Before Upload
Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to check election results before uploading them for the 2027 general elections.
Politics
Nigerian Army Chief Strengthens Defence Ties with Rwanda
Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, recently visited Rwandan President Paul Kagame to reinforce bilateral defence cooperation.
Business
CBN Takes Steps to Simplify Payments between Nigeria and China
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has initiated steps to ease cross-border payment challenges and boost financial flows between Nigeria and China.
Business
Nigeria Advocates for Collaborative Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Across Africa
Nigeria has urged African nations to collaborate on shared artificial intelligence computing infrastructure, addressing electricity and connectivity challenges.
Entrepreneurship
DBN Launches DAWN to Boost Nigerian Women-Owned Businesses
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has launched the DAWN initiative to support the growth of women-led businesses in Nigeria.