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The Central Bank of Nigeria has cancelled the planned N700bn treasury bills auction for 5 August 2026, following a sharp tightening of liquidity after it mopped up N4.69tn from the banking system through Open Market Operations in two consecutive sessions.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, through its academy, has launched the 2026 edition of its annual Summer School, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to raising a new generation of environmentally responsible children equipped with practical knowledge and lifelong skills in waste management,…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has announced that the authority recorded 1,866 truck trips across its disposal facilities between 28 July and 3 August 2026, describing the performance as a clear demonstration of the positive impact of strategic infrastructure investment on waste evacuation…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority said it will strengthen its collaboration with the Agege Local Government in the effective management of the Informal Urban Spaces and the enforcement of physical planning regulations as they pertain to the IUS and the Incidental Open Space within…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria has explained why it discontinued its legal action challenging the importation of 1.55 million smart meters under the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme II, saying the decision was taken in the overriding national interest after reaching an…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian equities market closed the week ended Friday, 7 August 2026, in positive territory, bolstered by strong investor demand for financial and high-cap equities. JIDE AJIA reports.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has successfully held its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM), with shareholders approving all resolutions presented at the meeting, reaffirming their confidence in the company’s strategic direction, governance framework and long-term growth agenda.…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative validation team has arrived in Nigeria to assess the country’s progress in improving transparency and accountability in the oil, gas and mining sectors.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerian airlines have accumulated more than N60bn in loans from local banks to finance the purchase of aviation fuel amid persistently high Jet A1 (fuel) costs, the Airline Operators of Nigeria has said.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 8 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Chief Executive Officer of Elan Exhibitions West Africa Limited and Convener of the Mega Project Nigeria Expo, Jude Chime, who also chairs the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture Trade Fair Committee, speaks with ANOZIE EGOLE on the challenges facing…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 18 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has called for increased local manufacturing of renewable energy technologies, saying Nigeria must reduce its dependence on imported solar panels, batteries, inverters and related equipment.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
X has announced plans to discontinue its Revenue Sharing programme and introduce a new Original Content Rewards programme to reward creators for producing original content on the platform.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Billionaire investor and Group Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has further consolidated his controlling position in the financial services group following an insider transaction worth N18.11bn on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to dissolve a disputed Host Community Development Trust within 48 hours over concerns about its constitution and representation of affected oil-producing communities.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
PalmPay Limited has denied allegations by Kudiwave Technologies Limited that it unlawfully debited N750,369,439.04 from the company’s account, insisting that the transfer was carried out in compliance with a subsisting order of the Federal High Court.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has pledged to accelerate renewable energy projects in the state by resolving implementation delays and activating existing agreements with the Rural Electrification Agency.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Godwin Oritse & Efe Onodjae There are indications of festering disagreements over the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW), a centralized digital portal launched by the Federal Government in March this year to address delays in import-export processing at the ports. It allows…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Firms are expecting borrowing cost for banks’ loans to decline in the next three months deapite seeing rates elevated in July. This was contained in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN, latest Business Expectation Survey Report. CBN said: “Respondents expect borrowing rates to…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers’ confidence in Nigeria’s business environment rebounded in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) buoyed by expectations of improved government policies and a more favourable operating climate. But the sector operators have continued to grapple with high borrowing costs,…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Delta, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states received nearly three-quarters of the N321.90bn distributed to Nigeria’s oil-producing states under the 13 per cent derivation principle in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the dominance of the country’s largest crude-producing states in revenue allocation.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
