Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its counterpart in the Republic of Benin have strengthened their partnership on the deployment of geospatial technology to enhance economic security, improve border surveillance, and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
•NUPRC, NOSDRA disagree on volume By Ediri Ejoh There are indications that the Federal Government’s ambition to transform Nigeria into a gas-driven economy by 2030 is facing significant challenges, as the country lost an estimated 3,100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity generation potential to…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Global oil prices surged by 14 per cent to almost $85 per barrel yesterday as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran intensified fears of prolonged disruptions to global crude supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed to $84.37 per…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Federal Government has approved a special production-linked tax credit for Shell Plc’s Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater oil project in a fresh move aimed at unlocking billions of dollars in investment and accelerating Nigeria’s crude oil production.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria is among the African countries likely to feel the impact of disruptions to global fertiliser trade caused by the conflict in the Persian Gulf, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has said. The post WTO: Gulf conflict threatens fertiliser trade, food security appeared first on The Guardian…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 5 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts to mobilise and deploy Africa’s vast human The post Tinubu rallies Afreximbank to accelerate Africa’s industrialisation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, is positioning itself for stronger long-term competitiveness, market leadership and job creation The post HBM to increase production by 4.5m tonnes next year appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Guaranty Trust Bank, the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has been named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria in The Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2026. The recognition reaffirms GTBank’s position as one The post GTB wins Nigeria’s…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Accion Microfinance Bank has pledged to strengthen its customer engagement and improve service delivery following concerns raised by customers over issues including loan accessibility and customer service. The commitment was made during the Lagos edition of the bank’s regional customer The post…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Nigerian equities market close upbeat yesterday as the overall market capitalisation rose by N719 billion. The all-share index (ASI) gained 1,121.33 points, representing a growth of 0.46 per cent to close at 242,870.44 points. Accordingly, market capitalisation rose by The post Equities rebound…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Shell Companies in Nigeria awarded contracts valued at $518 million to 123 indigenous companies last year to deepen local content participation while contributing more than $2 billion to the government in taxes, royalties and other statutory payments. The figures in The post Shell awards $518m…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Business confidence among Nigerian firms weakened slightly in June as rising operating costs and persistent macroeconomic pressures moderated optimism, although sentiment remained positive, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said. The apex bank’s latest Business Expectations Survey (BES) showed that…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has called for stronger regional collaboration to deepen tax administration reforms, improve compliance with ECOWAS tax directives and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation across West Africa. Oyedele made the The…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Nigerian carrier, ValueJet, is set to expand its fleet with the introduction of Boeing aircraft. The airline in a statement yesterday said that the introduction of Boeing aircraft was part of its effort at increasing capacity, strengthen its regional operations The post ValueJet expands fleet with…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Energy stakeholders have called for greater innovation, investment and policy alignment to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition, strengthen electricity infrastructure and expand local clean energy manufacturing.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Supply Chain Research and Innovation Hub and the University of Abuja have signed a lease agreement to establish the National Agricultural Reference Laboratory and Centre of Excellence, a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural research, food safety and scientific capabilities.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has stated that Nigeria is currently undergoing one of the most comprehensive economic reform programmes in its history.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Communications Commission has commenced consultations with stakeholders on a proposed framework to enable Nigerian students and learners to access approved educational platforms and digital learning resources without paying for internet data.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated a Ministerial Advisory Committee to provide independent, evidence-based reviews of its economic reforms as it seeks to convert recent policy changes into tangible benefits for Nigerians.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Business has flourished across six sectors in the last three years, driven by policies and opportunities that have attracted substantial foreign investments to these industries, as noted by ARINZE NWAFOR
The Punch · 3 months ago · 8 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
