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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of the content of Nigerian media…
The Punch · 3 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze PRIVATE healthcare providers are expanding investments in specialist medical services as rising cases of chronic diseases, an ageing population and increasing demand for quality healthcare continue to reshape Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. The latest move came from OneHealth by…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has been honoured with the Community Hero Award by the Blood Transfusion Centre of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in recognition of its contribution to strengthening voluntary blood donation and supporting efforts to improve access to…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Mather Godwin Dangote Cement Plc has announced a 50 per cent increase in dividend payout to shareholders, raising the dividend from N30 per share to N45 per share, which translates to a total payout of approximately N753.8 billion, reaffirming the company’s position as one of the most rewarding…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has set a target of investing at least $1.5 billion in Nigeria over the next three years as it expands its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The projection was disclosed by the EBRD’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms Heike…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria is positioning its vast critical mineral deposits as the foundation for a new wave of industrial growth, following the unveiling of a strategic roadmap designed to convert the country’s mineral wealth into investments in clean energy manufacturing and domestic value…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturers are increasingly embracing local sourcing and value addition as a survival strategy to reduce dependence on imported inputs amid rising production costs that continue to undermine their competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Stransact Chartered Accountants has announced plans to reward 100 outstanding graduating students from 20 top Nigerian universities under the Stransact Honours Roll, an initiative designed to recognise academic excellence and prepare high-performing graduates for the workplace. The programme will…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N23.08 billion for the 2025 financial year at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos last week. Shareholders, attending both in person and online, approved all Board resolutions, including the re-election…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Efe Onodjae The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, says the Council protects over N90.60 billion and $1.348 million in economic value for Nigerian shippers through regulatory interventions and dispute resolution. Speaking…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for synergy between the Federal and state governments, private sector and development partners to accelerate the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, describing…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
•Adonri projects monetary tightening in H2’26 By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market closed lower again last week, making it the third consecutive week decline, pressured by profit-taking in blue-chip stocks. However, the latest loss amounting to 1.8 trillion indicates that the negative…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 4 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has described FTSE Russell’s decision to defer Nigeria’s planned reclassification to Frontier Market status as a temporary review process rather than a reversal of the country’s capital market reforms, stressing that Nigeria’s newly…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The World Bank has said Nigeria’s biggest fiscal challenge is weak revenue mobilisation rather than excessive borrowing, urging the government to prioritise efforts to boost revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Cynthia Alo & Precious Enaike In a bid to accelerate the commercialisation of homegrown engineering solutions capable of addressing Nigeria’s development challenges, Enactus Nigeria, has established a partnership with several organizations and stakeholders to nurture young…
Vanguard News · 4 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
