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The management of Enugu Air has reacted to the Benin Airport incident, describing it as a “runway excursion.” Recall that an aircraft owned by Enugu Air with Registration Number 5N-ENR crash landed at Benin Airport Thursday afternoon. Apart The post Enugu Air management reacts to Benin Airport…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
As ActionAid decry investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive 10-year Agrifood System Strategy and Action Plan aimed to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector, boost food security and align the country’s policies with the The post FG unveils…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has completed a landmark $2.5bn private equity placement after the offer attracted demand more than three times the initial size.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Senate has suspended further legislative action on a bill seeking to establish a Nigerian Coast Guard, opting instead for wider consultations amid concerns that the proposed agency could duplicate the responsibilities of existing maritime security institutions. The decision came The post Senate…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Ogun State Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has handed over 16 tricycles to 16 farmer groups across the eight participating Local Government Areas to improve the transportation of agricultural produce and enhance farmers' productivity. The post IFAD-VCDP hands Over 16 Tricycles to…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
•As depots, filling stations adjust prices By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in naira after a week suspension, ending uncertainty in the downstream sector over its temporary shift to…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
•As illegal market hits $17.8bn By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa’s most regulated online gambling markets, even as illegal operators continue to dominate the continent, according to a new report by Gaming Compliance International (GCI). The report, the first comprehensive…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Emeka Anaeto The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is set to refine its investment frameworks to direct pension capital into critical national assets, including infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and agriculture, while maintaining competitive returns for contributors. These are some of the…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, increased his shareholding in the company to 21.96 per cent yesterday with acquisition of an additional 706.13 million shares valued at N77.58 billion. This was disclosed in a filing obtained from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as the…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a significant expansion in the country’s financial system, with credit to the private sector rising by 2.8 percent month-on-month to N83.3 trillion in June 2026, up from the N81 trillion recorded in May 2026. However, the apex…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Nigeria’s ambition to build a globally competitive manufacturing economy will depend less on industrial policies and more on the country’s ability to create a business environment The post ‘Without competitive manufacturing, Nigeria risks missing AfCFTA gains’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
France has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening trade and investment relations with Nigeria. The post France commits to trade, investment ties with Nigeria appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Manufacturers and other private sector stakeholders have called for a data-driven implementation of Nigeria’s new industrial policy The post Manufacturers seek data-driven execution of Nigeria’s industrial policy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Group Executive Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has stressed the need to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice to position Nigeria as Africa’s leading maritime nation. He said the future of the maritime industry The post SIFAX, NIMASA advocate…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Cornerstone Insurance Plc has joined the growing list of insurers strengthening earnings ahead of the industry’s recapitalisation deadline, posting a profit after tax of N11.76 billion for the 2025 financial year, and rewarding shareholders with a dividend of 28 kobo The post Insurer posts N11.76…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) as a model for the legal design of sovereign wealth funds, urging countries to strengthen governance frameworks as public investment funds expand their mandates beyond fiscal stabilisation The…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Governments, development partners and private sector leaders have called for stronger partnerships and increased private investment to bridge Africa’s widening development financing gap, insisting that public resources alone can no longer meet the continent’s growing needs. The call was made The…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
In just the first half (H1), 156,975 tech roles have been cut. If the pace continues, the year could close with roughly 290,842 job losses, eclipsing the 245,000 layoffs seen in 2025. The figures highlight the scale of adjustment underway The post Global tech workforce shrinks by over 156,000 jobs…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Managing Director of Oando Energy Resources (OER), Dr Ainojie “Alex” Irune, has said that conversations around women in corporate leadership should move beyond board representation to the value their perspectives bring to strategic decision-making. Irune, who spoke at the The post Oando pushes…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Federal Government said Nigeria requires as much as $12 billion, or about $11 billion above the current $1 billion spending, in yearly investment across the electricity value chain to achieve optimal performance. It revealed that the sector currently attracts The post Presidency pegs yearly…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)