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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Lagos State Chapter, has introduced new award categories to reflect the evolution of the communication industry as it unveiled the 2026 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala Awards, scheduled for 11 December 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The MultiChoice Talent Factory has rolled out a series of 13 regional masterclasses for film and television practitioners across Nigeria as it marks eight years of investing in the country’s creative industry.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria recorded an average of 9,611 debtors in the first quarter of 2026, but the figure was still 88.5 per cent lower than the average recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025, raising concerns among analysts about a widening gap between credit growth and access to financing for business expansion…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerian Enamelware Plc has reported a reduced loss before tax of N37.51m for the first quarter ended 31 July 2026, marking a 53.4 per cent reduction from the N80.52m loss recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Petrol marketers have expressed concern over the rising cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), saying the price of the commodity has climbed to between N1,250 and N1,300 per litre in some locations following the latest increase by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has said it is developing a policy on small-scale hydro projects to convert some 21 idle dams discovered along the Sokoto-Badagry Road into commercially viable projects.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Africa’s fintech growth could face sustainability challenges unless the infrastructure supporting digital transactions becomes more resilient and reliable, the Acting Managing Director/CEO of Belema Fintech, Michael Adesola, has said.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Indigenous energy firm, Energia Limited, has announced the commencement of activities to mark its 25th anniversary, highlighting a quarter-century of operational resilience, innovation, and value creation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has warned that the transition into the artificial intelligence era could become one of the most turbulent periods in human history.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 7 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
A former President of the African Shipowners Association, Captain Ladi Olubowale, has stated that the success of the Cabotage Vessels Financing Funds should not be measured simply by the amount available to individual shipowners, but by how effectively the funds are linked to actual trade…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is facing mounting criticism over the cost of its newly introduced airport car-hire service after a viral video showed a passenger being quoted N30,000 for a trip from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to Ikeja.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Despite a sharp resurgence in petrol imports, domestic refineries, led by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, emerged as Nigeria’s largest source of petrol supply in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the country’s total Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) supply, while…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 9 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade is increasingly threatening investments, jobs and government revenue as counterfeit and smuggled products undermine legitimate businesses, prompting industry stakeholders to call for stronger enforcement, coordinated regulation and tougher measures to protect…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 13 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited said it has successfully recovered abandoned power equipment worth billions of naira from various seaports across the country, following an intervention by the Nigerian Ports Authority.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Rabiu Umar, has warned that uncertainty in the regulatory environment could undermine investments in Nigeria’s petroleum industry.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Building sector operators have warned that the erratic surge in cement prices is worsening Nigeria’s housing crisis by driving up construction costs, property values, and rents.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lagos State Government has faulted electricity regulators over the continued failure to meter all electricity consumers in the state, insisting that existing laws already require every customer to have a meter.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has raised N7.62tn from the domestic bond market between January and August 2026 as it continues to tap the fixed-income market to finance its budget and other fiscal obligations.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Universal Insurance Plc has taken the National Insurance Commission to court, seeking to overturn the regulator’s cancellation of its operating licence and the appointment of a receiver/provisional liquidator.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
