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The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, fell by almost five per cent to below $80 per barrel on Tuesday following growing hopes of an agreement between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The management of Lekki Port, promoters of Lekki Deep Seaport, on Monday welcomed the maiden call of the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s new weekly feeder service.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Lifemate Furniture has partnered with Lomo Coffee to introduce a café and restaurant at its Wuse 2 showroom in Abuja, as both companies seek to improve customer experience, promote locally produced coffee and create jobs.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Rising pump prices forced Nigerian consumers to cut petrol, diesel and cooking gas consumption during the first half of 2026 as higher energy costs squeezed household incomes and raised transportation and production costs.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday said recent stability in the foreign exchange market, rising foreign reserves and moderating inflation indicate that its ongoing monetary reforms are beginning to yield positive results.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday said the state could no longer rely solely on oil revenue, urging local and foreign investors to explore opportunities in agriculture, mining, energy, technology and other sectors capable of driving sustainable economic growth.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Oando Plc has recorded a 20 per cent increase in revenue to N2.1 trillion for the half-year ended June 30, driven by higher crude oil production, improved operational efficiency and cost optimisation. The post Oando grows half year revenue to N2.1trn appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The stock market closed on a negative note on Tuesday, reversing the gains recorded in the previous trading session as investors lost N599 billion. The post Equities market reverses gains, investors lose N599bn appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the refinancing of NNPC Limited's $3.3 billion oil-backed pre-export finance facility through a new $4.5 billion arrangement. The post Economic Council approves $4.5b crude oil backed loan refinance for NNPC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, has disclosed that more than 85 million Nigerians, representing about 40 per cent of the country’s population, still lack reliable access to grid electricity.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
..Transcorp, Manitoba, InfraCredit, CNG Initiative pledge investmentsBy Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko AkuophaASABA—Delta State yesterday unveiled a roadmap to unlock its nearly 3,000 megawatts of installed electricity generation capacity, with plans to establish a…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu United Capital Plc, has indicated that interest rate in Nigeria is expected to remain high at the backdrop of inflationary pressures in the second half of 2026 H2’26. Speaking at its investor relations roundtable, held in Lagos, with the theme: “Decoding performance insights into…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for stronger collaboration among electricity sector regulators to ensure uniform consumer protection and regulatory certainty. The call comes at the backdrop of decentralization of electricity and…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
•As borrowings drop By Elizabeth Adegbesan Banks’ deposits in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Standing Deposit Facility, SDF, recorded a sharp increase by 670.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N83.95 trillion in July 2026 from N10.9 trillion in July 2025. On the other hand banks’ borrowing from the…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Godwin Oritse West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has expanded its educational support initiative with the award of scholarships to 52 new beneficiaries, comprising 47 students from its host communities and 5 children of employees, bringing the total number of…
Vanguard News · 3 months ago · 5 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged Nigeria to shift its focus from budget allocations to effective execution and maintenance of infrastructure, arguing that increased public spending alone cannot guarantee sustainable development.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s private sector remained on a growth path in July, with businesses reporting another month of stronger demand from customers despite a moderation in the pace of expansion. Softer cost pressures also offered some relief, as purchase price inflation slowed to its weakest level in five months.
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Nigeria’s sovereign Eurobonds strengthened last week, reversing earlier losses as investors returned to the country’s dollar-denominated debt amid improving sentiment.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The National Economic Council on Monday approved the refinancing of the $3.3bn Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new $4.5bn facility named Project Gazelle 2.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Telecommunications infrastructure company IHS Nigeria has provided business support equipment to entrepreneurs with disabilities in Abuja as part of efforts to promote economic inclusion and strengthen sustainable livelihoods among underserved communities.
The Punch · 3 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
