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A United States-based investment holding company, Aurion Capital Holdings, is planning a 450-megawatt energy project in Gabon as part of a programme expected to attract more than $1bn in financing.
The Punch · 4 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Danish Government has committed to exploring further cooperation with the Federal Government of Nigeria in maritime security, with emphasis on intelligence sharing and capacity building to sustain security gains in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Punch · 4 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
…As NAICOM appoints EY to guide sector through RBS transition By Rosemary Iwunze The Nigerian insurance industry has floated a Joint Actuarial Development Fund to tackle actuarial talent deficit plaguing the insurance sector. Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, and Managing…
Vanguard News · 4 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The World Bank Group has said it is helping to mobilise $5.79 billion in private capital for investment in Nigeria’s agriculture, telecommunications and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in a major push to expand private-sector participation in the…
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 4 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
“Debt vulnerability is a major obstacle to growth in many developing countries,” Oyedele said, highlighting the need for predictable and coordinated approaches The post G-24: Nigeria, other developing nations need cheaper financing — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 5 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
•Tax-to-GDP ratio rises to 12.5% from 7% — Oyedele By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria’s private capital inflows have surged nearly 20-fold to almost $6 billion in 2026 from about $300 million in 2023, President of the World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga, has said, just as the Federal Government…
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has proposed a six-month petrol price reduction programme targeting a 15 to 20 per cent cut in pump prices to ease the burden of high energy and transportation costs on Nigerian businesses and households. In a statement,…
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
African governments have been urged to invest in state media institutions, professional expertise and technology to strengthen the continent’s influence in international affairs and improve how its affairs are represented globally.
The Punch · 5 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Energy Sector Fund, managed by SCM Capital Asset Management Limited, has released its audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange, showcasing a robust financial performance driven by favourable positioning in oil and gas equities, higher…
The Punch · 5 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
By Adaobi Abimbola Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited has concluded the first edition of its AI4Learning Initiative in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and its Education District III office. The initiative is an educative programme designed for…
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Peter Egwuatu Greenwich Bank Limited has expanded its commercial banking footprint into Ondo and Ekiti States with the commissioning of branches in Akure and Ado-Ekiti, as the financial institution advances its strategy to bring a broader range of banking services closer to small and…
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 2 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has moved to address rail connectivity and logistics challenges affecting inland dry ports as part of efforts to integrate the facilities into the nation’s port system and improve cargo movement across the country. The move followed a meeting…
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising prices of essential goods could worsen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improvements in the country’s macroeconomic stability and favourable external trade conditions.
The Punch · 5 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Bible Society of Nigeria has provided food items to 100 families in Lagos under its Macedonia Call initiative, extending its humanitarian activities beyond Bible distribution to support households facing economic hardship.
The Punch · 5 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
eTranzact International Plc has reconstituted its board following a share transfer that gave Trademarks Global Concepts Limited a 56.18 per cent stake in the Nigerian payments company.
The Punch · 5 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Business leaders and service-excellence experts have urged Nigerian companies to prioritise customer needs, effective processes and service culture over technology alone, warning that digital tools cannot compensate for poor organisational practices.
The Punch · 5 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The National Pension Commission has introduced an automated system for calculating penalties against employers who delay remitting workers’ pension contributions, as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with the Pension Reform Act.
The Punch · 5 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Reports indicated NNPC generated N2.571trn in January, N2.680trn in February and N2.774trn in March before revenue surged to N4.971trn in April The post NNPC’s 2026 revenue hits N28.5trn, jumps 21% in August appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard News · 5 days ago · 3 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
The Miners Association of Nigeria has identified insecurity around mining corridors and regulatory confusion between the Federal Government and subnational authorities as major obstacles to attracting investments into the country’s solid minerals sector.
The Punch · 5 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria recorded the world’s largest increase in the number of people living in multidimensional poverty, with an additional 17.9 million Nigerians falling into poverty between 2021 and 2024, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index.
The Punch · 6 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
