Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Activity in the official foreign exchange market experienced a notable slowdown during the first week of September 2026, as total turnover across both the spot and derivatives segments registered a sharp week-on-week decline.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
At least 26 state governments could not generate enough internal revenue to cover their personnel costs in 2025, as they continue to depend on allocations from the Federation Account despite a significant improvement in their finances.
The Punch · a month ago · 8 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Customs Service Board has stated that a review of the revenue performance of the service showed that, at the end of June 2026, the service’s revenue collections stood at N4.30tn, representing 36.4 per cent of the annual target.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Indigenous ride-hailing companies are positioning themselves for a larger share of the mobility market following Uber’s exit from Nigeria, as competition intensifies among drivers and passengers who previously used the global platform.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
West Africa Exploration and Production Company, an upstream subsidiary of the Dangote Group, is stepping up efforts to unlock more than 1.6 billion barrels of oil across its Nigerian assets, with plans to ramp up production and put gas monetisation infrastructure in place within the next 24 months.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Ecobank in partnership with Verve, has rolled out InnovateX 2026, calling on young Nigerians, particularly students, innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives aged 16 to 25, to register for the challenge offering N20m in prizes, mentorship, and business development support.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has commenced corporate baseline assessments under its N-Zero initiative to help local corporates strengthen climate readiness and position for green capital.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reconstruct two major intersections around the Ikoyi axis, with the projects expected to be completed within six months in a move aimed at easing persistent traffic bottlenecks and improving movement within the high-density residential and business…
The Punch · a month ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, said it had arrested three suspects in connection with the seizure of illicit drugs and controlled substances with an estimated street value of N3.95bn.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Student Venture Capital Grant, offering up to N50m each to 50 outstanding student-led ventures across the country.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Combined finance costs across seven major listed consumer goods companies fell 14.4 per cent to N124.94bn in the first half of 2026, down from N145.94bn in the corresponding period of 2025, as they recovered from the naira devaluation shock and raced to reduce their debt.
The Punch · a month ago · 7 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The equities market sustained its upward momentum on Friday, closing the week on a strong note as investors gained N405 billion.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, has said the agency had no role in Uber’s decision to exit Nigeria, insisting that FAAN’s actions were driven by concerns over passenger safety, accountability and the need to curb touting at airports.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, with the company offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 each.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Big 5 Construct Nigeria, the country’s largest construction event, will showcase products and solutions for Nigeria’s construction industry, which is projected to expand on a $54bn output recorded in 2025.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria has urged companies to move sustainability from a reporting and compliance function into core business strategy as economic, climate, and regulatory pressures reshape the operating environment.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Stakeholders in Africa’s gold and gemstone industry have called for stronger platforms for investment, skills development, women’s participation, innovation and international collaboration, as organisers of the Gold and Gemstones Conference & Exhibition mark the event’s fifth anniversary.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Amstel Malta has supported women in Abia State with business grants and beauty gift packs as part of activities marking this year’s August Meeting held at the New Government House, Umuahia, on Friday, August 28.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Ten major Nigerian listed companies have been added to FTSE Russell’s FTSE Frontier Index Series, paving the way for the country’s official re-entry into global Frontier Market status on September 21, 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s energy investment could double within the next five years following the country’s admission as an associate member of the International Energy Agency, the IEA Executive Director, Fatih Birol, said on Thursday.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
