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September 13, 2026 10:25 am
Stockbrokers offer safer route to Dangote IPO — Ex-CIS boss
September 13, 2026 7:15 am
Auditor-General flags N124bn contracts across MDAs
September 13, 2026 12:19 am
FG, manufacturers seek lower lending costs for production
September 13, 2026 12:18 am
Three banks settle aircraft duties amid Customs crackdown
September 13, 2026 12:15 am
Petrol hits N1,395/litre as Dangote hikes price again
September 13, 2026 12:01 am
Power costs biggest threat to hotel businesses – Panama Hotel CEO
NESG raises the alarm over Nigeria’s manufacturing decline
September 13, 2026 3:54 pm
Transport unions endorse FG’s 500 CNG stations plan
Business
Refinery shares may hit N10,000 — Dangote
Business & Economy
Nigeria adds 45m telecom subscriptions in 10 years
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Ogun community threatens legal action over four-month blackout
Business
Africa tax authorities unite against illicit financial flows
Business
Stockbrokers offer safer route to Dangote IPO — Ex-CIS boss
A former CIS president advises Nigerians seeking to invest in the N2.15tn Dangote Refinery IPO to use licensed stockbrokers for professional advice and sup…
Auditor-General flags N124bn contracts across MDAs
The Auditor-General for the Federation has uncovered N124.12bn in contract irregularities across several MDAs, citing due process violations and unexecuted…
The Federal Government and manufacturers have initiated plans to reduce high lending costs that make local production less attractive than importing goods….
Three banks settle aircraft duties amid Customs crackdown
At least three major banks have paid outstanding import duties on their aircraft, with one paying N3bn, amid a recovery drive by the Nigeria Customs Servic…
Petrol hits N1,395/litre as Dangote hikes price again
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its gantry price, pushing the pump price of petrol to N1,395 per litre in some filling stations….
Power costs biggest threat to hotel businesses – Panama Hotel CEO
The CEO of Panama Hotel says power costs are the biggest threat to hotel businesses in Nigeria, with some spending 50% of revenue on diesel due to poor sup…
Transport unions endorse FG’s 500 CNG stations plan
Nigerian transport unions have endorsed the Federal Government’s plan to establish 500 CNG filling stations, saying it will reduce transport costs and infl…
Aliko Dangote says Dangote Refinery shares, offered at N525, could hit N10,000. He assures small investors of priority in the IPO and a dollar dividend opt…
Nigeria adds 45m telecom subscriptions in 10 years
Nigeria’s active telecom subscriptions grew by 44.8 million over the last decade, reaching 195.1 million despite a sharp drop due to NIN-SIM linkage….
Ogun community threatens legal action over four-month blackout
Residents of Arepo community in Ogun State have threatened legal action against Ikeja Electric over a four-month blackout and poor electricity supply….
Africa tax authorities unite against illicit financial flows
The African Union Commission and the African Tax Administration Forum have united to tackle illicit financial flows and cross-border tax evasion on the con…
Stakeholders back Customs post-clearance audit for transparency
Maritime stakeholders have commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its Post-Clearance Audit initiative, describing it as a tool for transparency….
FG disburses additional N1.1bn benefits to 175 retirees
The Federal Government has disbursed N1.1bn in additional exit benefits to 175 retirees under a new scheme separate from their regular pension benefits….
FG pays N1.1bn additional benefits to 175 retirees
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N1.1bn in additional exit benefits to 175 retirees under a new scheme, PenCom has disclosed….
Apapa Customs intercept N43.58bn drugs, expired goods
The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Command, details a massive Apapa Customs seizure of 13 containers with drugs and expired goods valued at N43.58bn….
Crude hits $107, fresh petrol price hike looms
Another petrol price hike looms in Nigeria as Brent crude surges to $107 per barrel due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict disrupting global oil supplies….
The NNPC plans to deploy 70 smart self-service filling stations across Nigeria, offering petrol, EV charging, and digital payments within six months….
Lagos records 92% rise in individual tax filings
Lagos State has recorded a 92% increase in individual tax filings and an 11% rise in corporate filings, boosting overall tax revenue by 29%….
Dangote IPO: Rewane projects $600bn as IPMAN backs refinery
IPMAN urges members to invest in the planned Dangote IPO, as Bismarck Rewane projects the refinery could help expand Nigeria’s economy to $600bn by 2030….
Interbank FX turnover jumps 70% to $94.43m
Nigeria’s interbank FX turnover surged by 70% to $94.43m, with the dollar trading between N1,321 and N1,334. Get the latest forex market updates….
Insurance must drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy – NAICOM
NAICOM says the Nigerian insurance industry must boost capacity, tech, and trust to drive the nation’s $1trn economy. Learn about the required reforms….
Recapitalisation: NAICOM dismisses N100bn fraud allegation, denies EFCC detention
NAICOM dismisses N100bn fraud allegations in the insurance recapitalisation exercise, denying claims its officials were detained by the EFCC….
Foundation provides borehole to boost rural water access
Lolhaz Foundation provides a new borehole to improve rural water access for the Ago-Dongo community in Abuja, tackling water scarcity for women and childre…
Nigeria gets AGOA extension, urged to boost exports
Nigeria has received an AGOA extension. The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce urges the country to boost non-oil exports and fix trade bottlenecks….
Seaman’s Schnapps reaffirms cultural heritage commitment
Seaman’s Schnapps reaffirms its commitment to Nigerian cultural heritage by sponsoring the 2026 Ekimogun Festival in Ondo Kingdom, celebrating Yoruba tradi…
Struggling to find the right car accessories in Nigeria? A new platform uses AI to solve vehicle fitment issues, ensuring you buy the perfect product….
FG, manufacturers raise $380m for industrial devt
The Federal Government and manufacturers have raised $380m to drive Nigeria’s industrial development, focusing on power, finance, and skills for local indu…
LBS, Mondelēz urge investment to unlock Africa’s 1.3bn market
Mondelēz chief urges investment in people to unlock Africa’s market of 1.3bn consumers, speaking at a Lagos Business School leadership dialogue….
Moniepoint processes 20m card transactions daily
Fintech giant Moniepoint now processes over 20 million card transactions daily, using advanced infrastructure to reduce payment failures for Nigerian users…
Linkage Assurance forecasts N1.16bn profit for Q4
Linkage Assurance Plc forecasts a N1.16bn profit after tax for Q4 2026, projecting N7.58bn in insurance revenue. Get the full earnings details….
Dangote refinery discloses 14 suits, N295bn claims
Dangote refinery reveals it is facing 14 lawsuits with claims totalling N295bn, as disclosed in its recent Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus….