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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has confirmed the commencement of consultations with relevant industry stakeholders on a domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangement aimed at cutting supply costs and ensuring more crude is available to Nigerian refineries.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has threatened to sanction Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) that fail to meet prescribed targets under the ongoing Retirement Savings Account (RSA) data recapture exercise. PenCom, in its first-quarter 2026 report, disclosed that only…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Emma Ujah & Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced seven more insurance companies that have scaled the recapitalization hurdle, following a 14-day period granted to eight insurance companies for final verification and regulatory review With this development,…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
As countries around the world adopt fuel subsidies and other palliative measures to cushion the impact of the US-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Nigerians have continued to bear the brunt of rising petrol and diesel prices, even as energy economists and industry stakeholders call…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 7 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said his administration would revive moribund refineries. He, however, warned that their success would be based on productivity and not mere activities, as obtainable in the past.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that three buses belonging to Air Peace are in its custody following allegations that the vehicles blocked the runway at the Lagos airport during the industrial action staged on Tuesday by aviation unions.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, will brief President Bola Tinubu on the resolution reached between aviation sector unions and the Airline Operators of Nigeria over the lingering dispute surrounding the Ticket Sales Charge.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
More than 2,700 residents of Imogbara, Odo-Ijesha and Iperindo benefited from free healthcare during the fourth Annual Community Medical Outreach by Segilola Resources Operating Limited, an exploration and gold mining company.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The logistics industry across West Africa is set to strengthen its networks as dmg events introduces the West Africa Warehousing & Logistics Expo to address the growing need for efficient infrastructure and technologies to support the movement and storage of goods.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Africa Retail Academy of Lagos Business School has warned that businesses targeting Africa’s informal economy risk failure when they impose strategies designed for formal institutions without understanding local market realities.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
A Nigerian startup and commercial law firm, EandC Legal, has launched the Nigerian Technology Law Report 2026 to document how Nigerian courts are addressing legal issues arising from the rapid expansion of the country’s digital economy.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4.0.1, a global standard for protecting payment card account data.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The founder of HoganHost and Chief Executive Officer of ZuumHost, Joseph Effiok, has urged Nigerian businesses to patronise competent local digital service providers as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s digital economy.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria to equip more than 600 young Nigerians with digital skills through a 10-day bootcamp aimed at improving employability and entrepreneurship opportunities.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Godwin Oritse Crude oil and other refined petroleum products dominated import activities at the Lekki Deep Sea Port in the first week of August, accounting for 1,867,712 metric tonnes of crude oil-based products brought into the country through the facility. Shipping documents obtained by…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s daily oil production declined by four per cent in July 2026, to 1.67 million barrels per day (mbpd) from 1.74mbpd recorded in June, according to the latest production data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). However,…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
•Lifts suspension on Tenored Repo •Retains control over scale, timing of OMO By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday reversed its seven years restriction on participation of local investors in Open Market Operations, OMO, opening the market to individuals, corporates and…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Babajide Komolafe AG Mortgage Bank Plc has significantly bolstered its liquidity position after investors completely snapped up its N3.97 billion Series 2 and 3 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance. By achieving a 100 percent subscription rate, the bank has secured critical, cost-effective short-term…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Ediri Ejoh Nigeria’s daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, fell by 1.27 per cent to 47.4 million litres per day (ML/D) year-on-year (YoY) in June 2026, from 48 million litres per day recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. This represents a decline of…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu & Chukwunonso Okolo The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed operators in Nigeria’s capital market to immediately identify and freeze funds, assets and other economic resources linked to a Nigerian citizen and three Nigerian companies sanctioned by the United…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
