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S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Agusto & Co., Nigeria’s pioneer credit rating agency, in a deal expected to reshape the industry and deepen the global ratings firm’s presence across Africa. The American financial information and The post S&P Global to acquire majority stake in…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged government at all levels to overhaul policies affecting the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The chamber warned that multiple regulatory bottlenecks, uneven import duty regime, and weak support for indigenous industries The post…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Manufacturers have expressed a cautiously optimistic outlook for the second half (H1) despite persistent energy, financing and logistics challenges, the latest Industry Pulse Survey by the Pan African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) said. Presenting their findings, the association’s…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Enugu State Government has called on stakeholders at the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment to forge strategic partnerships and adopt practical policies that would enhance competitiveness, attract investment and create jobs across Nigeria. This call was The post Enugu…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Following the successful subscription of its Series 1 corporate bond, Dimension Data Limited has completed the signing ceremony for the issuance of N4.05 billion (approximately $2.9 million), marking the first tranche of its N20 billion ($14.7 million) bond programme. The The post Firm raises…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
As part of efforts towards providing and improving the supply of affordable energy in all the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) sites across the country, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and SAPZ have signed a memorandum The post AfDB, others…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Champion Breweries Plc has reported revenue of N35.73 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by its newly completed acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in Dutch beverage firm EnjoyBev B.V., even as higher finance costs tied to The post Champion’s H1 revenue hits N35.73 billion on EnjoyBev…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Chocolate City Group has launched the inaugural edition of its Founders Fund Africa Creative Economy Accelerator Programme, providing funding ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to selected startups within Africa’s creative industries.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
SustyVibes, a youth‑led organisation focused on making sustainability and climate action more accessible to young Africans, has appointed Svetlana Onye as its interim executive director as the organisation begins a new phase of growth and expansion.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Global oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday as renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran eased fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East, with Brent dropping below $84 per barrel after trading above $100 last week.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation will only achieve its purpose if the stronger capital base translates into visible improvements in the daily experiences of consumers, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access, Foyinsola Akinjayeju.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s net foreign liability position rose by $7.5bn to $90.2bn in 2025, as foreign investors’ claims on Nigerian assets increased faster than the country’s investments abroad, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
…Says enterprise development key to economic growth A business development and efficiency expert, Dr. Obinna Francis Okwechime, has urged political and business leaders across Nigeria to prioritise investments in people through job creation, skills acquisition and enterprise development, describing…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Chief Executive Officer of Dee Utensils, Amb. Lois Ihwo, has recounted how she single-handedly ran every aspect of her business in its early days, saying she was the sales girl, cashier, accountant, cleaner, marketer and dispatcher before the company The post I was the sales girl, cashier,…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession plan, his daughter, Halima Dangote, has revealed.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
President Bola Tinubu on Monday called on African governments to make sustained investments in science, research and innovation, describing them as the continent’s strongest tools for tackling food insecurity, climate change and poor agricultural productivity. The post Tinubu sounds alarm as…
Guardian Nigeria · 3 months ago · 7 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data localisation directive will create measurable, long-term demand for local data centres, cloud services and other sovereign digital infrastructure, GFA Technologies Group has said. Co-founder of GFA Technologies Group, Adebola Omololu,…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria risks conceding the African market to other countries unless it urgently tackles high power, credit and logistics costs undermining the competitiveness of local manufacturers. Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council, NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, stated this at…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Etop Ekanem The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed that mobilising domestic capital has become imperative to financing Nigeria’s development priorities, as policymakers, development finance institutions (DFIs), and multilateral partners converged to chart a path towards sustainable economic…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By SebastineObasi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mrs Jennifer Adighije, has said the appointment of two new Executive Directors will further strengthen the company’s leadership and accelerate the implementation of its strategic…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
