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By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) on Monday expressed confidence that Nigeria would successfully scale through the 2026 validation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, EITI, saying reforms in transparency, accountability and governance have positioned the country…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu Pension assets invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, debt securities rose 17.5% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N17.479 trillion in May 2026 from N14.468 trillion in the corresponding period 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, PenCom. Financial…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has gained N74.1 trillion in market value in the past year as sustained economic reforms, stronger corporate earnings, banking sector recapitalisation and renewed investor confidence triggered one of the strongest rallies in the history of The post Investors gain…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to suspend plans to increase Nigeria’s mandatory pension contribution rate, warning that the move could worsen the challenges facing businesses, threaten jobs and discourage investment. The chamber’s The post LCCI…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Organisers of NOG Energy Week said the 25th anniversary edition of the conference recorded more than $4.5 billion in signed deals, reinforcing the event’s role as a platform for partnership-driving investment and growth across Africa’s energy sector. The conference, themed The post Nigeria attracts…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
By Dr Abiola Salami Curiously, many organisations apply this discipline to finance but ignore it completely in leadership. Difficult conversations are postponed. Poor performance is tolerated. Critical decisions remain unresolved. Misalignment is left unattended. Trust slowly deteriorates.…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The second Vice President of Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative (ASRTI), Dr Alex Nwuba, has defended Anambra state’s plan to build a second airport. Nwuba, in an interview with The Guardian at the weekend, said the project was an economically driven The post Aviation expert backs Anambra’s…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
With Nigerian manufacturers paying between two and 10 times more than their competitors for power, finance and logistics, Nigeria risks losing both domestic and African markets unless it cuts production costs, Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), The post ‘Nigeria…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, Osita Bonaventure Izunaso, has called for sustained legislative reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s capital market. According to the senator, a modern legal framework is critical to attracting investment, protecting investors The…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Divisional Head of Financial Industry Partnerships, Remita, Lanre Idowu, cautioned that escalating Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transaction charges risk undermining one of Nigeria’s most effective tools for financial inclusion. Speaking at the Nigeria Information Technology…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
About 78 per cent of businesses across Africa are at risk of collapse due to the absence of a succession plan, a development that continues to prevent many indigenous companies from surviving beyond the second generation, Convener of the C-Suite The post ‘78% of African businesses risk succession…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Electricity generation companies have warned that Nigeria’s power plants are facing the risk of collapse as mounting unpaid debts continue to cripple their operations, with gas suppliers increasingly cutting off fuel supplies to indebted generation companies.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks have called on banks to deepen financial inclusion, promote women’s empowerment and support the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises through targeted policies…
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Global oil prices tumbled on Monday after United States President Donald Trump said Washington was holding “good talks” with Iran, raising hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough following the suspension of a two-week bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has completed approximately 1,800 kilometres of major road projects and is currently working on another estimated 5,400 kilometres of highways, expressways and strategic road corridors across Nigeria between May 2023 and May 2026.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 11 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Aptech Computer Education has strengthened its global education drive with the launch of the 18th edition of its Career Quest programme, offering students access to international degree pathways, scholarships and career opportunities as demand for technology professionals continues to rise across…
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
African startups are looking beyond fintech for the next phase of growth as artificial intelligence emerges as a critical technology shaping the continent’s innovation landscape, according to venture capital firm Gullit VC.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Capital inflows from China into Nigeria fell by 40.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 despite the Federal Government’s announcement that it had secured over $20bn in investment commitments from Chinese investors across manufacturing, energy, mining, agriculture and other sectors.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday declared open the 9th Africa Agricultural Science Week with a call on African countries to increase investment in agricultural research, science and innovation to boost food security in the continent. The post Tinubu task African countries to invest more in…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
CTH Trading Stores Limited has commenced a landmark partnership with the Oyo State Government for the development of a 481.028-hectare Smart Agro-Cosmopolitan City in Saki, following its appointment as the preferred development partner by the Oyo State New The post Oyo, CTH partner to develop…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)