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As Nigeria leans more on World Bank financing to support social programmes, the President Bola Tinubu administration aims to ease reform pains, with success hinging on accountability, institutional capacity and effective implementation, writes SAMI TUNJI
The Punch · 3 months ago · 13 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Although Africa accounts for about 80 per cent of the global cocoa supply, yet it only receives six per cent of the value from the chocolate market, currently valued at over $165b. The post Africa receives 6% of global cocoa supply value from chocolate market appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has unveiled plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies that will compete directly with electricity distribution companies over the next 10 to 15 years, in a major shift aimed at tackling persistent blackouts and expanding…
The Punch · 3 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Omoluabi The post AMREC, Omoluabi unveil cassava waste processing machine for animal feed production appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged African countries to strengthen macroeconomic stability, raise productivity and improve data transparency if the continent is to attract a larger share of global investment needed to finance its development ambitions. Speaking during a The post IMF…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
With government losing its spending power to falling revenue and an increase in expenditure line items, private capital mobilisation, as demonstrated by the success story of Dangote Group, holds the key to Africa’s economic future, ISAAC CHIBUIFE writes. For decades, The post ‘Why Nigeria’s…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
KBL Insurance Limited has renewed its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, reinforcing its drive for operational excellence and improved customer service. The recertification, which remains valid until June 21, 2029, comes at a time when insurers are under The post KBL…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Moniepoint Inc said it disbursed more than $700 million in loans to Nigerian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in 2025 as the fintech deepens its push to expand financial inclusion and business growth across the country. According to the The post Moniepoint disburses $700m loans to…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Airtel Africa has kicked off its new financial year with strong momentum, delivering a strong operating and financial performance for quarter one (Q1) driven by accelerating customer growth, rapid data adoption and a booming mobile money ecosystem. The financial report, The post Airtel Africa’s…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
•Private sector credit rises by N2.22 trillion as lending to govt declines Nigeria’s money supply rose to N133.25 trillion in June 2026, an increase of N4.04 trillion from N129.21 trillion in May, despite prolonged monetary tightening by the Central Bank The post Money supply rises by N4 trillion…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
•Omorogbe, Fawibe worried over regulatory failure •Regulatory credibility critical to confidence building, Saibu insists Stakeholders across Nigeria’s energy sector have called for the establishment of additional refineries, affordable electricity, stronger regulatory institutions and closer…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 5 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
After years of opaque allocations, Nigeria’s latest seven‑hour oil block bidding saw 31 winners from 143 bidders, but doubts over transparency and capacity persist as the 2026 round approaches, DAMILOLA AINA reports
The Punch · 3 months ago · 16 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s broad money supply climbed to N133.25tn in June 2026, up from N129.21tn in May, despite the Central Bank of Nigeria maintaining a benchmark Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Credit to Nigeria’s private sector increased to N83.3tn in June 2026, representing a 2.8 per cent month-on-month rise from N81tn in May, according to the latest Money and Credit Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Gordon’s has renewed its sponsorship of Big Brother Naija Season 11, extending its marketing partnership with one of Africa’s largest entertainment platforms as brands continue to leverage the reality television show to engage consumers.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Moniepoint Inc. has partnered the African Leadership University School of Business to launch an executive development programme aimed at strengthening its leadership pipeline and supporting Nigeria’s digital economy.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s public relations professionals are pushing to redefine their role in the corporate landscape, seeking recognition not only as storytellers but as strategic advisers who influence business decisions, manage reputational risks and shape public perception.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has warned that subsidised imports and other global trade distortions pose a threat to Nigeria’s agricultural growth, calling for stronger collaboration among government, the private sector and development partners to build a more…
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The naira is coming under renewed pressure against the United States dollar as fuel importers increase foreign exchange purchases to build inventories.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Sterling Bank’s non-performing loan ratio has remained largely stable over the past decade, rising marginally from 4.80 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2016 to 4.93 per cent in Q1 2026, while staying below the Central Bank of Nigeria’s five per cent prudential threshold.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
