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Dangote Industries Limited, one of the sponsors of the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair, will spotlight the ongoing Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals during the company’s Special Day.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Stakeholders in the maritime industry, including the Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee, have stated that the existing truck call-up arrangement along the Lekki–Epe axis requires further review to address emerging traffic challenges and ensure that the system adequately reflects the…
The Punch · 18 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The IFC has committed $50 million in 10-year subordinated debt to InfraCredit to expand local-currency financing for Nigerian infrastructure. The facility will be delivered in two $25 million tranches.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria LNG plans to increase domestic cooking-gas production capacity by 50 percent by the end of 2027. The company says its roughly 500,000-tonne output last year met only about 40 percent of national demand.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
FCT health authorities said an investigation found no evidence for a viral claim linking sliced watermelon to a diphtheria case in Abuja. They stressed that the outbreak response remains active and urged vaccination and prompt care for symptoms.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The NGX All-Share Index fell 0.28% on September 30 as market capitalisation declined by N425.73 billion to N163.10 trillion. Banking and insurance shares weighed on the market even as trading volume rose sharply to 1.03 billion shares.
Nairametrics · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigeria extended implementation of the 2025 capital budget from September 30 to December 31, 2026. The fourth deadline extension gives ministries and agencies more time to complete already funded capital projects and related procurement and payment processes.
TheCable · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Stanbic IBTC reported a 40.13% rise in first-half pre-tax profit to N341.57 billion and proposed an interim dividend of N4.50 per share. Non-interest and trading income offset weaker net interest income and higher expenses.
Nairametrics · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Twenty high-capacity CNG buses were delivered to LAMATA to expand Lagos public-transport capacity and help contain fares as diesel costs rise. The buses add to roughly 150 CNG vehicles already operating in the regulated network.
Nairametrics · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
UAC of Nigeria has agreed to sell its 73.29 percent stake in Livestock Feeds to Sunbeth Treenuts and Sesame for N19.5 billion. The all-cash deal values each share at N8.85 and remains subject to regulatory approvals.
Nairametrics · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Flash flooding damaged a culvert and cut off part of the East-West Road at Oviri Junction in Agbarho, Delta State. Both carriageways became impassable, disrupting traffic and forcing some residents from flooded homes.
Channels Television · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Channels Television in a new tab)
The federal government has opened talks with electricity distributors on proposed zones offering round-the-clock supply in major commercial corridors. The plan targets distribution constraints but has no announced delivery timeline, capacity or investment figure.
TheCable · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Anambra police warned parents and caregivers to keep children away from floodwater after persistent rainfall and flooding led to a pupil’s death. Residents were advised to avoid submerged roads, open drains and fast-moving water while emergency agencies monitor affected areas.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters said armed groups carried out 367 attacks across operational theatres in September, while troops killed 52 suspected terrorists and arrested 84 others. Operation Enduring Peace recorded the most attacks, followed by Operations Fansan Yamma and Whirl Stroke.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s livestock ministry plans talks with the finance ministry and CBN on single-digit, longer-tenor loans for farmers and processors. Officials said current borrowing costs and short repayment periods are unsuitable for capital-intensive ranching, feedlot and abattoir projects.
TheCable · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Dangote has selected Honeywell to provide engineering services, licensing and equipment for a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya. The $16 billion project would extend the Nigerian group’s refining footprint into East Africa while Honeywell also supports expansion of its Lagos plant.
Nairametrics · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy obligation fell 10.34% to N321.26 billion in the second quarter of 2026, mainly because distribution companies took less power. The subsidy still covered 49.6% of generation-company invoices, while DisCo remittance performance slipped slightly.
Nairametrics · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
JAMB extended the deadline for candidates with outstanding admission offers from 2021 through 2025 to accept or reject them on CAPS. Candidates now have until November 30, after which unresolved offers will revert to “Not Admitted” and later changes may attract a fee.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
A federal court ordered the final forfeiture of 431 phones allegedly tied to a Lagos cyber-fraud operation involving foreign nationals and Nigerian recruits. The EFCC said the devices were linked to romance, cryptocurrency and investment scams.
Channels Television · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Channels Television in a new tab)
Nigeria’s 36 states received N2.39 trillion from the Federation Account in the second quarter, up 12.2% from the first quarter. Delta led recipients with N188.01 billion, while Lagos fell to third after its quarterly allocation declined 17.3%.
Nairametrics · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
