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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has urged its members nationwide to invest in the planned Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as Financial Derivatives Company Chief Executive Officer, Bismarck Rewane, projected that Nigeria’s economy could expand to…
The Punch · a month ago · 7 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s interbank foreign exchange turnover rose sharply by 69.82 per cent to $94.43m on Wednesday, from $55.60m recorded in the previous trading session.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian insurance industry must strengthen its financial capacity, embrace technology, improve claims settlement and rebuild public confidence to play a stronger role in driving the country’s economic transformation, the National Insurance Commission and industry experts have said.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The National Insurance Commission has dismissed allegations of a N100bn fraud in Nigeria’s insurance recapitalisation exercise, rejecting claims that its Commissioner for Insurance and a Director were detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lolhaz Foundation for Children and Women has provided a borehole to improve access to clean and safe drinking water in Ago-Dongo, a rural community in Kurudu, Abuja.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce has urged Nigeria to use the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act to expand non-oil exports and address domestic bottlenecks limiting access to the United States market.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Seaman’s Schnapps has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage through its sponsorship of the 2026 Ekimogun Festival in Ondo Kingdom.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
CarAccessories.ng is using artificial intelligence to help Nigerian motorists find car accessories compatible with their vehicles, targeting a common problem in automotive retail where customers are often unsure whether a product will fit before making a purchase.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Uber is limiting fully remote work to about one per cent of its workforce, after the ride-hailing company announced plans to eliminate about 3,300 jobs in its biggest workforce reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have clashed in court over allegations surrounding the quality and distribution of propane, with the dispute centring on the regulator’s directive to suspend propane loading and truck-out…
The Punch · a month ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Global oil prices climbed above the $100-per-barrel mark on Wednesday for the first time since late July, driven by a sharp escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran that heightened fears of further disruptions to crude supplies.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerian Breweries Plc has reported a strengthened financial position in the first half of 2026, emerging debt-free with improved cash generation, positive retained earnings, and a stronger balance sheet following a strategic recovery from previous operational challenges.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Custodian Investment Plc has projected a 58.2 per cent increase in profit after tax to N77.64bn for the financial year ending 31 December, 2026, from N49.41bn recorded in 2025.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Société Africaine de Raffinage, Senegal’s national refinery, has sought to strengthen its partnership with Sahara Group as the country works to address energy supply challenges and improve energy security.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index could attract fresh foreign investor interest, but sustained capital inflows will depend on continued improvements in foreign exchange liquidity and the ease of repatriating funds, Comercio Partners has said.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced that a total of 7,059 Nigerian seafarers have been deployed on vessels to acquire sea-time experience.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
First Bank of Nigeria has said that it invests more than N6bn annually in cybersecurity to protect its systems from cybercriminals. The bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association says high customs duty is making mobile phones increasingly unaffordable for Nigerians.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is weighing its next move to prevent it from losing regulatory authority over midstream and downstream companies located in free trade zones.
The Punch · a month ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s aviation industry will come under scrutiny in Lagos on Thursday as policymakers, regulators, airlines, airport managers, investors and other stakeholders converge for the 30th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents to discuss the sector’s sustainability.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
