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Nigerians have spent 130.87 per cent more on motorcycle (okada) transportation over the three years since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, as higher fuel prices and the depreciation of the naira continued to increase transportation costs across the country.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Group Executive Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has stated that Nigeria’s maritime future will be determined not merely by its natural endowments, but by its investment in human capital.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency have agreed to establish a joint framework for data sharing, safety investigations and technical cooperation aimed at strengthening maritime safety across Nigeria’s waterways.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The recent bullish momentum on the Nigerian Exchange Limited came to a sudden halt on Wednesday as aggressive profit-taking in high-capitalisation stocks wiped N800bn off the total market valuation.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Infinity Microfinance Bank Limited has reported a major expansion in its lending operations, growing its overall loan portfolio 58 per cent to reach N6.1bn for the 2025 financial year, up from N3.89bn recorded in 2024.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Guinness Nigeria PLC has reported a top-line revenue growth of 11.8 per cent to N265.04bn for the six months ended 30 June 2026, up from N237.00bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Germany has unveiled a new programme to help Nigeria tackle the estimated $1.5bn it loses annually to gas flaring by converting the wasted gas into economic value.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions. The awards which were presented in London recognises the bank’s…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Borno State Governor’s wife, Prof. Falmata Babagana Zulum in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has flagged off the distribution of free fertilisers to 1,000 vulnerable women-farmers to boost food security and livelihoods in the state. Falmata The post Mrs Zulum…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Transcorp Hotels Plc has reported a profit before tax of ₦13.7 billion for the first half of 2026, representing a 12 per cent increase from ₦12.2 billion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025, as the hospitality company strengthened profitability The post Transcorp Hotels reports ₦13.7bn…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Financial analysts have described FCMB Group Plc‘s 2025 financial performance as a major turning point for the financial holding company, saying its successful recapitalisation and strong earnings have strengthened investor confidence and positioned it for sustainable growth. The analysts said The…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Tuesday declared 31 companies as winners of 37 oil and gas blocks under the 2025 Licensing Round, despite what the commission described as sustained threats and pressure mounted against members of its evaluation team before the conclusion of…
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
•Offers 37 blocks to investors, targets 500m barrels reserve addition Why 13 blocks returned to basket, NUPRC By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government yesterday said the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round is expected to deliver an additional 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
•Says banks no longer need forbearance •External reserves sustains upward trend, hit $52.5bn By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision yesterday after the…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has set July 31, 2026, as the deadline for all large taxpayers to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS). This follows a public notice issued by the NRS on February 17, 2026, on the implementation timeline…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in July 2026 was oversubscribed by 45 percent, or N540 billion, attracting total subscriptions of N1.74 trillion against the N1.2 trillion offered by the Debt Management Office (DMO). This reflects strong investor demand…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Godwin Oritse In a bid to strengthen security at Nigerian ports, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced a review of security protocols governing interactions between ships and port facilities. In a notice issued to all maritime security stakeholders, NIMASA…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By UdemeAkpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has significantly increased exports of refined petroleum products as inadequate domestic crude oil supply and persistent foreign exchange constraints continue to hamper its operations. This comes as rising global crude oil prices are…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government yesterday said it has paid about N333 billion to eight electricity generation companies (GenCos) under its power sector debt settlement programme, and launched a second N729 billion bond issuance aimed at clearing more legacy debts and restoring liquidity in…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that export operations have fully resumed at the Nigeria-Benin The post Customs revives Nigeria-Benin export trade, moves N1b non-oil cargo 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)