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September 22, 2026 1:19 am
Business leaders demand ban on foreign last-mile retailers
September 22, 2026 1:18 am
Firm enables direct trading of tokenised US shares
September 22, 2026 1:17 am
BAECC appoints Onwodi to drive Benin-Asaba road project
September 22, 2026 1:16 am
Optimus Bank tackles plastic pollution with Lagos cleanup
September 22, 2026 12:57 am
TechEconomy marks ninth year with digital growth conference
September 22, 2026 12:53 am
FG threatens coastal road closure over safety concerns
FTSE re-entry triggers foreign demand for Nigerian equities
September 22, 2026 4:13 am
Dangote plans $10bn investment to tackle power crisis
Business
FG unveils $300m fund for off-grid power
Business
PRCAN tightens consultancy rules, warns against breaches
Business
Dangote refinery gains edge as fuel import costs rise
Business
SEC moves to tighten online forex trading rules
Business
Business leaders demand ban on foreign last-mile retailers
Nigerian business leaders urge the FG to ban foreign last-mile retailers, warning that Chinese traders threaten to wipe out local SMEs, the economy’s ancho…
Bitget Wallet has integrated Reality protocol, allowing Nigerian users to trade over 1,700 tokenised US stocks and ETFs directly from their wallet….
BAECC appoints Onwodi to drive Benin-Asaba road project
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi as COO to drive the Benin-Asaba road project, a key PPP initiative….
Optimus Bank tackles plastic pollution with Lagos cleanup
Optimus Bank has mobilised its employees and volunteers for a beach clean-up in Lekki, Lagos, collecting two tonnes of waste to tackle plastic pollution….
TechEconomy marks ninth year with digital growth conference
TechEconomy marks its ninth anniversary with a digital growth conference in Lagos, focusing on Nigeria’s digital economy, AI, payments, and cybersecurity….
FG threatens coastal road closure over safety concerns
The Federal Government has threatened to shut down the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks over safety violations….
Dangote plans $10bn investment to tackle power crisis
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says his conglomerate plans to invest over $10bn in the power sector to address Nigeria’s electricity crisis….
FG unveils $300m fund for off-grid power
The Federal Government, through the NSIA and partners, has launched a $300m fund to expand off-grid electricity and renewable energy projects across Nigeri…
PRCAN tightens consultancy rules, warns against breaches
PRCAN has announced new regulations under the Public Relations Consultancy Practice Code 2026 to protect client investments and enforce accountability….
Dangote refinery gains edge as fuel import costs rise
Oil marketers are lifting more products from the Dangote refinery as its petrol and diesel prices fall below the estimated cost of importing fuel into Nige…
SEC moves to tighten online forex trading rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission is set to engage stakeholders on proposed rules for online forex trading, including higher capital requirements….
The Federal Government has ruled out any increase in electricity tariffs, stating its focus is on improving supply and reforming the power sector….
Vehicle imports rise 42.5% after levy reduction
Vehicle imports into Nigeria rose by 42.5% in the first half of 2026, a development stakeholders attribute to the reduction in levies on imported cars….
VIDEO: Dangote targets 10 million shareholders in refinery IPO
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says his company is targeting 10 million shareholders through the Initial Public Offering of its petroleum refinery….
NNPC evaluates partnerships to restart Warri, P’Harcourt refineries
The NNPC is evaluating technical and financial partnership options for the completion and long-term operation of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries….
Germany-funded project disburses N61bn to Nigerian farmers
A Germany-funded project has disbursed N61bn (€53.9m) to over 101,000 farmers and agribusinesses in Nigeria over eight years to boost agriculture….
Indonesian firm eyes Nigeria’s 2026 oil licensing round
Indonesian national oil company, Pertamina, has expressed interest in participating in Nigeria’s 2026 oil licensing round to boost its upstream operations….
Govt institutes must boost taxpayers’ confidence — Tax Ombud
The Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, says government institutions must boost taxpayers’ confidence in Nigeria’s tax system…
Nigerian Breweries launches campaign to mark 80th anniversary
Nigerian Breweries Plc has launched a nationwide campaign to mark its 80th anniversary, inviting Nigerians to share memories for a chance to win N1 million…
Practitioners blame poor maintenance for Nigeria’s asset losses
Facility management practitioners say Nigeria’s poor maintenance culture leads to billions in annual asset losses, threatening the nation’s prosperity….
FG, states, LGs share N2.34tn as revenue falls
The Federal Government, states and LGs shared N2.338tn from August 2026 revenue, a 22.2% decline from the previous month due to a drop in statutory revenue…
Restart idle refineries, PETROAN urges govt
PETROAN has urged the Federal Government and NNPC to restart idle refineries to combat rising fuel prices and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports….
Dangote refinery got 60% crude supply locally – Report
Dangote Petroleum Refinery sourced 60% of its crude oil from Nigeria in the 12 months to June 2026, according to its IPO prospectus….
Crude falls to $103 as Middle East risks ease
Oil prices fell by about two per cent to a one-week low on Thursday as concerns over crude supply disruptions from the Middle East eased….
NASC, PIND partner to expand certified seed production
The National Agricultural Seed Council and PIND have signed a two-year partnership to expand community-based seed production in the Niger Delta….
Oyedele leads six-week review of tax reforms
The Federal Government, led by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, has begun a six-week review of Nigeria’s tax reforms to address implementation gaps….
The Federal Government has begun fresh efforts to resolve N330bn in outstanding claims under the Export Expansion Grant scheme, says the NEPC….
FOCI raises the alarm over construction sector funding crisis
The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) has warned of a severe funding crisis in Nigeria’s construction sector, leading to project suspension and jo…
FG extends technology, clean energy intervention to Oyo
The Federal Government has extended its technology and clean-energy intervention to Oyo State through NASENI to boost economic self-reliance….
Nigeria, others secure $22bn private capital from W’Bank
The World Bank Group has mobilised $22bn in private capital for African economies, including Nigeria, in its 2026 fiscal year to boost investment….
RMAFC reopens oil wells probe, dumps old report
RMAFC has reopened the verification of disputed oil and gas wells after states complained, discarding a previous report to ensure fair sharing of derivatio…