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Chinese tech giant Alibaba said on Sunday that it plans to issue HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in new shares in Hong Kong to fund its global artificial intelligence ambitions.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s listed energy companies recorded about N2.57tn in combined revenue in the first half of 2026, but their performances varied, with Seplat Energy posting strong growth while power generators Geregu Power and Transcorp Power recorded weaker revenue.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has pledged to raise electricity access above 80 per cent within five years and close the gap between installed and available power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has raised fresh safety concerns over the runway-end environment, control tower line of sight and availability of meteorological information following the runway overrun involving an Enugu Air aircraft in Benin, Edo State.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has said its National Grassroots LPG (cooking gas) Penetration Programme will reach more than 10 million Nigerian homes by 2060 as it expands the nationwide clean cooking initiative.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Auctioneers Association has accused government ministries, departments and agencies of taking over the jobs of licensed auctioneers, alleging that the practice has opened the door to violations of due process in the disposal of seized and public assets worth billions of naira.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Bureau of Public Procurement has reported saving over N1.5 trillion in public funds in the past 18 months through stricter price benchmarking controls and digital compliance mechanisms introduced as part of ongoing procurement reforms.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s nearly 40 licensed vehicle assembly plants, with a combined installed capacity of more than 600,000 vehicles annually, are currently producing less than five per cent of their potential output, the National Automotive Design and Development Council has said.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria may possess one of Africa’s largest hydrocarbon endowments, but the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has warned that the country can no longer rely on the sheer size of its oil and gas reserves to win the increasingly competitive battle for global investment…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Bitcoin surged Friday on optimism over US cryptocurrency legislation and the US Treasury’s surprise move to buy back more of its own bonds, which fuelled a shift to riskier assets.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Etop Ekanem Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufacturing capabilities…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in collaboration with Parts Central Limited, has unveiled an environmental initiative to tackle indiscriminate dumping and pollution on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The programme is designed to identify sources of pollution,…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive, predictable and efficient. The commencement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeria Ports Economic…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, yesterday, issued new licences to the seven additional insurance companies that have been confirmed and verified as compliant with the new minimum capital requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025).…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Godwin Oritse The Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N28.1 billion last Tuesday, the highest single day revenue collection in the history of the Command. The latest feat surpassed the Command’s previous record of N20.1 billion, recorded in September 2025,…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Federal Government (FG) is set to introduce performance scorecards for operators across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, with underperforming distribution and generation companies (DisCos and GenCos) to face sanctions while high-performing operators will be rewarded. Meanwhile, Nigerians…
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,400 per dollar on Wednesday. The post Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 2 months ago · 1 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The World Bank has targeted connecting 32 million Nigerians to electricity and providing 58 million more people with access to broadband internet under its new Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria covering 2026 to 2032.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has secured an extension from the Nigerian Exchange Limited to delay the publication of its half-year audited financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s widening energy workforce and technical skills gap, warning that the country risks losing control of its energy future if urgent steps are not taken to close the gap.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
