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The Federal Government has announced plans to eliminate multiple regulatory fees, overlapping responsibilities and bureaucratic procedures across Ministries, Departments and Agencies as part of efforts to reduce the cost of doing business and attract investment.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ruled out an extension of the 1 January 2027, deadline for financial institutions to store and manage payment transaction data generated in Nigeria locally, putting pressure on banks, fintechs and payment service providers to complete their migration plans.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc has scheduled 28 October, 2026, to review its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended 30 September, as the company’s closed period took effect on 1 October .
The Punch · 7 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has pledged to improve service delivery by making customer support more responsive, accessible and efficient, as the insurer seeks to strengthen policyholders’ confidence in its services.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
GOXI Microinsurance Company Limited has paid N160.65m in claims between January and July 2026, reaffirming its commitment to providing financial protection to individuals, families and small businesses.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has warned that worsening insecurity across Nigeria threatens investment, agricultural production, infrastructure development and economic growth, calling for coordinated interventions to restore confidence in the economy.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has unveiled a $7.1bn 10-year investment programme to raise Nigeria’s annual sugar production above two million metric tonnes, save $2.1bn in foreign exchange annually and create 110,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has secured shareholders’ approval to raise up to N18.3bn through a rights issue as the insurer moves to strengthen its capital base.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria lost between $230bn and $235bn in potential investments because of the prolonged failure to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill, former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said, recounting how he and the then Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, approached former President…
The Punch · 7 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has warned that worsening insecurity across Nigeria threatens investment, agricultural production, infrastructure development, and economic growth, and called for coordinated interventions to restore confidence in the economy.
The Punch · 7 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has urged hotel owners and managers nationwide to prevent their facilities from being used for illegal activities as preparations for the 2027 general election gather momentum.
The Punch · 8 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government says Fitch Ratings’ revision of Nigeria’s economic outlook to positive reflects sustained reforms, stronger external reserves and moderating inflation. The post Fitch upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ rating appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 8 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has asked the Federal Government to allocate at least 30 per cent of its discounted petrol supply to its members, saying the move would improve nationwide distribution and make the price reduction accessible to more Nigerians.
The Punch · 9 days ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The United States Government has warned American investors and business executives that routine business trips to Nigeria could result in detention, particularly where their companies are involved in regulatory investigations, tax disputes or other disagreements with Nigerian authorities.
The Punch · 9 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Royal Air Maroc has partnered aerospace and defence technology company, Thales, to deploy digital aviation solutions aimed at improving flight safety, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability as the Moroccan airline plans to expand its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037.
The Punch · 9 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s customer satisfaction score rose to a record 71 per cent in 2025, despite declining service performance across nine of the 12 major economic sectors surveyed, a new report has shown.
The Punch · 9 days ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has elected Dr Ifeanyi Okoye, Chief Executive Officer of Juhel Nigeria Limited, as its 12th president.
The Punch · 9 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria and Jesnoch International Limited have opened applications for a national agribusiness competition offering young Nigerians seed funding, mentorship and business training.
The Punch · 9 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NUPRC says it approved 128 wells for drilling and 77 well re-entries in 2026, while more than 788,000 barrels per day remain shut in across 63 operators.
TheCable · 9 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
NBET has started settling participating generation companies and their associated gas suppliers after a N728.97 billion Series 2 bond issuance under the power-sector debt-reduction programme.
TheCable · 9 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)