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The Federal Government has urged state governments to align their budgets with development plans and sector priorities to improve the delivery of basic education and primary healthcare services.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Programme Cohort 5 examined 5G, smart city and network management technologies during a tour of Huawei facilities in Lagos, gaining insight into the infrastructure supporting Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Lagos Innovates, an initiative of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, has supported more than 1,200 startups and trained over 3,000 technology talents since it was established in 2018, as the state seeks to expand employment opportunities and strengthen its technology sector.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Capital Express Balanced Fund, Nigeria Energy Sector Fund and ARM Discovery Balanced Fund emerged as Nigeria’s three best-performing balanced mutual funds in September 2026, with year-to-date returns of 72.33 per cent, 58.72 per cent and 53.16 per cent, respectively.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded a sharp rebound in trading activity in the week ended 9 October, with dollar transactions climbing to $3.37 billion from $1.70bn a week earlier, as spot deals accounted for almost all the increase.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
As digital payments and financial technology reshape the global economy, experts are calling for stronger cooperation among banks, payment companies, technology providers and regulators to ensure that wider access to financial services translates into greater security and economic opportunity.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has expressed its readiness to partner with Norway on satellite surveillance of Nigerian waters to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and protect the country’s marine resources from exploitation.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Table water producers in Lagos State have dismissed reports of a strike by producers and suppliers, assuring residents that potable water remains available as they conduct a three-day sanitation exercise to ensure the safety and quality of sachet water.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s debt interest payments surged by 37.5 per cent to N7.7 trillion in the first half of 2026 from N5.6 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025. The post Nigeria’s debt interest payments surge 37.5% to N7.7trn in H1’26 — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 6 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
A Nigerian oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man is extending the deadline for its initial public offering in order to broaden participation, its owner said Monday. The post IPO: Dangote Petroleum Refinery extends offer period by two weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 6 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The World Bank Group has disclosed plans to mobilise up to $5.79bn in private financing for Nigeria in the 2026 fiscal year to support investments in telecommunications, agriculture, small businesses and other critical sectors of the economy.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Yinka Kolawole A former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella, has said Nigeria has the essential foundations to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse but must translate its huge market, natural resources and entrepreneurial…
Vanguard News · 7 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has cautioned banks and insurance companies against allowing workers to bear the brunt of the ongoing recapitalisation and restructuring in the financial sector. The Ministry made the call during the 2026 World Day…
Vanguard News · 7 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Babajide Komolafe Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG yesterday said that business activity expanded strongly in September, with the Current Business Performance Index, BPI, rising to 117.8 points from 112.7 points in August, citing stronger demand for goods and services ahead of…
Vanguard News · 7 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
…Predicts 4.4% in 2027, 2028 By Emma Ujah Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 4.3 percent in 2026 and rise to an average 4.4% from 2027 to 2028, according to the World Bank, in its latest edition of Nigeria Development Update (NDU). This was contained in the latest edition of the NDU,…
Vanguard News · 7 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu At the backdrop of profit taking in 54 companies’ stocks the stock market closed at the weekend shaving off N1.582 trillion from its capitalization. The market capitalisation closed at N161.26 trillion, down from N162.842 trillion the previous week. Consequently, the Nigerian…
Vanguard News · 7 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Segun-Ogundeyi Fiyinfoluwa Participants at the ministerial committee meeting convened by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, for the prevention of vandalism of power infrastructure, have recommended the enforcement existing laws on vandalism to bring offenders to justice. They also said…
Vanguard News · 7 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Exports grow as coking gas shortages persist Stakeholders blame poor policy alignments, seek overhauls By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Despite more than 200 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven natural gas reserves and nearly two decades of multiple policies aimed at making gas the foundation of…
Vanguard News · 7 days ago · 8 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Federal Government spent N7.7tn on interest payments in the first half of 2026, representing 124.2 per cent of its total revenue of N6.2tn during the period, according to the World Bank.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria has challenged Nigerian businesses to balance profitability with ethical leadership, accountability, and sustainable business practices, warning that long-term corporate success must go beyond financial returns.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
