Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Dangote Refinery and several depot operators reduced petrol prices as Brent and WTI crude prices eased. Dangote cut its Lagos depot price by N25 to N1,325 per litre, while other markets recorded smaller reductions.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The National Agricultural Development Fund has begun validating a proposed non-interest finance framework for farmers and agribusinesses. The draft is intended to broaden agricultural funding options before final guidelines are adopted.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says slower headline inflation has not reduced production costs. Energy, logistics, financing, foreign exchange and raw-material expenses continue to squeeze margins and working capital.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Domestic investors generated 89.8% of Nigerian Exchange transactions worth N13.2 trillion in the first eight months of 2026. August trading fell sharply from July, while local investors still accounted for about 95% of monthly activity.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Nigeria’s digital-invoicing strategy is being designed to turn verified invoices into regulated, affordable working capital for SMEs, manufacturers and exporters. The proposed system would connect transaction data, legal rules and multiple financing providers.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 23 per cent is expected to put further downward pressure on yields across the fixed income market as investors adjust to a lower interest rate environment.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria, Dr Alex Nwuba, has said Nigeria’s domestic air travel market has remained largely stagnant, with about 15 million passenger journeys annually, with the bulk of the traffic generated by the same limited pool of travellers.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings Ltd, Bernard Bankole, has warned that airlines that fail to remit the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge may raise questions about their commitment to safety and financial responsibility.
The Punch · a month ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The West Africa Sustainability Summit and Awards 2026 will focus on climate finance and green investment as African countries seek to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable economies, according to the organisers.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Motorists have been warned against choosing vehicle accessories based solely on price or appearance, with industry players cautioning that poorly fitted products can interfere with vehicle safety systems and controls.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Primelane, a new premium on-demand ride service, has entered Lagos’s transportation market, targeting executives, expatriates, frequent travellers and corporate clients with chauffeur-led services as demand grows for more consistent private mobility in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s non-interest digital banking platform, Ethica, has integrated subscription for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering into its mobile banking application, giving customers a digital channel to participate in the share offer.
The Punch · a month ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Schneider Electric and the International Business Training College, through its Data Centre Academy, have expanded a data centre workforce development programme into Kenya as the country prepares for increased demand for digital infrastructure.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The UK Government-backed Manufacturing Africa programme has supported 23 Nigerian businesses to reach financial close on investments worth more than $630m, transactions that have the potential to create or safeguard over 21,400 direct jobs.
The Punch · a month ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Geology students at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, are set to benefit from a privately funded N1.1m scholarship established by alumnus Wale Olorunleke to reward academic excellence and ease financial pressure on students.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The newly chartered Rotary Club of Eko Signature has unveiled community projects focused on sanitation, maternal and child health, waste management and economic empowerment as it formally installed its first president in Lagos.
The Punch · a month ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Lagos and Ogun accounted for N1.74tn, or 87.32%, of industrial investment recorded across Nigeria in 2024 and 2025, according to manufacturing data. The other 34 states attracted N252.23bn combined.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Estimated African cybercrime losses of $3bn since 2019 are increasing pressure on Nigerian businesses to strengthen security and board oversight. Rising digital payments and electronic invoicing are expanding exposure to phishing, ransomware and payment fraud.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s downstream regulator approved 830,000 metric tonnes of petrol imports for the fourth quarter of 2026. Six major marketers received permits intended to supplement domestic refining during the higher-demand festive period.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NEPZA announced tighter inspections and document checks after allegations of illegal container imports through Nigeria’s free-trade zones. Operators that misdeclare goods or use unauthorised channels face penalties.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)