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The Federal Government’s electricity subsidy is disproportionately benefiting middle-income electricity consumers, as Bands B and C enjoyed about 70 per cent of the N1.93tn subsidy paid in 2025, a new report has stated.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has set a target of generating and wheeling 6,000 megawatts of electricity before December, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Arigo Technologies International Ltd has launched its digital marketplace platform, MyArigo, aimed at addressing trust deficits and curbing online scams across Africa’s rapidly expanding e-commerce space.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria needs lower-cost financing, better infrastructure, and simpler land and tax policies to unlock investment in its real estate and hospitality sectors, according to the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Haldane McCall Plc, Dr Edward Akinlade.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Briclinks Africa Plc, an Internet Service Provider and telecommunications operator listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, is navigating a tighter liquidity position as its cash reserves fell below N4m at the end of the second quarter ended 30 June 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Exchange Limited experienced an aggregate market value decline on Monday as trading closed on a bearish note.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Seplat Energy Joint Venture have empowered 127 teachers and education evaluators with digital skills in Imo State.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Brent crude closed above $90 per barrel on Monday as Iran threatened to launch a military offensive in the Strait of Hormuz if diplomatic efforts to end its war with the United States fail.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Bank of Agriculture has said it is strengthening support for women farmers by expanding access to agricultural finance and inputs to boost production, strengthen livelihoods and improve their participation in the agricultural value chain.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Made in China Goods Traders Association of Nigeria has appealed to the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos for support for cataract treatment, artificial intelligence training, scholarships and participation in major trade exhibitions in China.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s dependence on imported textile materials has almost tripled with importation surging by 181 per cent in two years to N1.08 trillion in 2025 from N377.47 billion in 2023, despite repeated efforts to revive the oncethriving local textile industry. The post Imports choke textile industry,…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 7 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze In the wake of the insurance industry recapitalization, AXA Mansard has called on insurance journalists to go beyond reporting industry developments and take on a more deliberate role in interpreting and translating complex insurance issues into relatable insights that help…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
She added that the combination of multi-life protection, living benefits, long-term value and flexibility makes the Lifetime Plan relevant across different stages The post Leadway Assurance unveils Nigeria’s first multi-generational insurance solution appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Nigeria’s aquatic products have secured zero-tariff access to China’s market of about 1.4 billion consumers under a new protocol, as bilateral trade between both countries reaches $18 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26). The development is expected to boost Nigerian exports and foreign…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
"The exchange rate, the tax reform has given hope that we are now going to have a tax system that supports productivity and incentivizes it" The post Manufacturers groan as rising credit, production costs threaten recovery appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The expanding corporate presence also signals a shift from an export-driven relationship towards local production. Indian companies are increasingly establishing manufacturing The post India-Nigeria trade hits $9bn as firms deepen local production appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze emPLE Nigeria has strengthened its capital position following the publication of her name on the list of approved companies on the official website of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), indicating that the company has met the applicable recapitalisation requirements,…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Guinea Insurance Plc has completed its recapitalisation programme, cleared a major regulatory hurdle and positioned the insurer to pursue new business opportunities with a stronger capital base.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Dele Alabi, and other financial sector leaders have urged Nigerian youths to embrace technology, practical skills, discipline and integrity to become…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
