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The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, tells JUSTICE OKAMGBA in an interview that Nigeria’s data-localisation policy will spur investment in data centres, cloud services, cybersecurity, fibre connectivity and digital skills
The Punch · 2 months ago · 8 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Industry Newspaper has appointed Yomi Otubela, an entrepreneur and educationist, as chairman of its 2026 Companies of Impact project, an annual recognition of Nigerian businesses contributing to economic growth and national development.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria is seeking to expand local cloud infrastructure to reduce the cost of digital services, limit capital outflows and create jobs as the government pushes to strengthen the country’s digital economy.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze Prestige Assurance Plc has successfully completed its recapitalization programme, marking a defining milestone in its corporate evolution and reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s financially resilient and forward-looking insurance companies. The achievement, accomplished…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) equities market on Tuesday reversed its four-session bullish run, losing N1.166 trillion in market capitalisation amid sell-offs in key stocks. The post NGX market reverses gains, loses N1.17trn on sell-offs appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Nigerian Communications Commission has disclosed that more than 5,000 incidents of fibre-optic cable cuts were recorded across the country in the first six months of 2026, largely linked to road construction, excavation and related civil works.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu THE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, AVA Capital Plc, Mr. Kayode Fadahunsi has revealed that safeguarding investors’ capital remains the biggest post listing challenge. He added that preserving investor trust would be the company’s foremost priority, adding that the…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has queried the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) over its imposition of a 1% Capital Injection Fee, alongside verification fees to be paid by insurance companies in the…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building an efficient, transparent and globally competitive maritime administration through sustained reforms and stronger stakeholder collaboration. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr.…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 1 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Cynthia Alo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters have intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial safety net following the completion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise. The move came…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Driven by an 18.7 percent decline in import bill, Nigeria’s trade surplus rose by 32.06 percent month-on-month (MoM) to $3.46 billion in April 2026 from $2.62 billion in March 2026. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this yesterday in its April 2026 Economic Report.…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The controversy over the sharing formula for the Ticket Sales Charge in the aviation sector has taken several turns, with stakeholders divided over whether the solution lies in allocating a larger share to safety agencies or in first subjecting their funding needs to an independent assessment of…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery reportedly rejected about 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered to it by producers in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has said the remaining sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway will be completed by November, with the ongoing works on the strategic road now estimated to cost N752bn.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 8 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, said it has intercepted 220 consignments of prohibited and smuggled goods valued at N3.23bn, while clawing back N728.9m within eight weeks.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s three oil marketing companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange adopted sharply contrasting funding strategies in the first half of 2026 as they navigated a high-interest-rate environment, with Conoil Plc increasing debt by 31 per cent, Eterna Plc deleveraging through a major equity raise…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc returned to profitability in the first half of 2026, posting a N41.51bn profit after tax, as a sharp reduction in production costs and finance charges more than offset weaker revenue.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
OPay is seeking to deepen Nigeria’s savings culture with the launch of its 49-day 7 Savings Festival, a nationwide campaign designed to encourage customers to save consistently while earning competitive returns.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Lagos State has emerged as the biggest recipient of federation account revenue in Nigeria’s first half of 2026, with its receipts rising by more than half in one year and pushing traditional oil-revenue heavyweights down the rankings.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s push to widen access to consumer credit may fall short of its objectives unless lenders can obtain reliable financial information to determine the creditworthiness of prospective borrowers, the Chief Executive Officer of E-doc Online, Tunde Ogundipe, has said.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
