Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
•Up four places in Bloomberg’s ranking By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber among major African economies in Bloomberg Economics’ 2026 Investment Risk-O-Meter, rising four places to eighth position on the back of improved economic and fiscal fundamentals. The latest…
Vanguard News · 13 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Capital brought into Nigeria rose 101.8% year on year to $16.41 billion in the first five months of 2026, but the increase was overwhelmingly concentrated in portfolio flows while direct investment declined.
Vanguard News · 13 days ago · 1 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Babajide Komolafe Capital importation into the country rose by 101.8 per cent, year-on-year, YoY to $16.41 billion in the five months to May 2026 from $8.13 billion in the same period of 2025. Vanguard analysis of the monthly economic reports of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from January to…
Vanguard News · 13 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber in Africa’s latest investment risk ranking, rising four places to eighth position as economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu improved the country’s relative attractiveness to investors, a new report by Bloomberg has stated.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Federal ministries, departments and agencies must now wait 14 calendar days after announcing an intended contract award before execution. The mandatory window allows unsuccessful bidders to seek clarification or file complaints.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerian manufacturers spent an estimated N1.35tn on alternative power in 2025, up about 23% from the previous year, according to MAN. The association warned that self-generation costs are diverting money from expansion and technology investment.
Guardian Nigeria · 13 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The death toll from a multiple-vehicle crash on the Jos-Abuja highway rose to 23 after three more bodies were recovered. Witnesses said a truck lost control on the steep Hawan Kibo section and struck passenger vehicles.
Guardian Nigeria · 13 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Imports supplied 64% of Nigeria’s manufactured-goods market and captured an estimated $29.4bn opportunity in 2025, a new SEID report found. Manufacturing growth also remained concentrated in cement and food processing.
Guardian Nigeria · 13 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the removal of fuel subsidy helped President Bola Tinubu’s administration increase investment in critical aviation infrastructure, with about $500m raised for the reconstruction of the Lagos airport and other need-specific…
The Punch · 13 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Oil prices slipped on Monday after crude exports from the Middle East rose above pre-war levels, while the Group of Seven nations pledged to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel from emergency reserves.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
EandC Legal has launched an initiative focused on the health, personal and business pressures confronting startup founders as they build and scale their companies.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Limited is considering investment opportunities in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as part of efforts to diversify its portfolio and sustain returns for police personnel and retirees.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has urged state governments to compete more aggressively for private investment by improving governance, strengthening institutions and creating business-friendly environments rather than relying on fiscal incentives.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Prof Ayo Omotayo, has revealed that an outdated industrial policy nearly undermined Nigeria’s manufacturing sector before the Federal Government replaced it with a new framework.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have agreed to work together to deliver stable and reliable electricity to Lagos as part of the proposed 24/7 Energy Zones pilot.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Spiro has been named the “Most Sustainable Integrated Electric Vehicle Ecosystem Company of the Year” at the West Africa Sustainability Summit 2026 in Lagos.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Coleman Technical Industries Limited has called for urgent policy reforms to enable Nigerian manufacturers to fully utilise their production capacity and compete effectively in the international market.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The average prices of petrol and diesel have risen by 86 per cent in 2026, with the two products reaching their highest average price levels for the year by September 22, according to the latest fuel price trend report by priceandpromo.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The NGX All-Share Index fell 0.12% to 250,501.51 points in Monday trading, while 875.3m shares changed hands across 53,797 deals. Gains in insurance, agriculture and selected technology stocks limited the decline.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Dangote Refinery has stopped selling petrol to major marketers that also import fuel, saying it objects to its product being blended with imported grades. Marketers disputed the refinery’s claims and warned that imports remain necessary to protect supply.
The Punch · 13 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
