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Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for deliberate policies and stronger collaboration across the public and private s...
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has again tackled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his economic policies. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, Atiku said Tinubu could not buil...
Experts at a UN forum state that Nigeria’s main economic challenge is not a lack of capital, but a shortage of investable, bankable opportunities. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-capital-challenge-is-finding-bankable-opportunities/...
A retired Anglican Bishop, Joseph Akinfenwa, has decried the hardship and insecurity in Nigeria, urging church leaders to speak truth to power. Read More: https://punchng.com/anglican-bishop-urges-action-against-hardship-insecurity/...
By Chidinma Chukwu, ABUJA A new report by ThinkBusiness Africa has warned that the proposed increase in Nigeria’s excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could significantly raise prices of soft drinks, while its impact on obesity, diabetes and hypertension remains uncert...
An editorial on why the Ajaokuta Steel Company, facing disconnection over N5.46bn debt, should be privatised to stop being a drain on Nigeria’s economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-ajaokuta-steel-must-go-private/...
Creditville Nigeria Limited has acquired 500,000 ordinary shares in Chams Holding Company Plc, valued at N1.71m, in a related-party transaction. Read More: https://punchng.com/creditville-acquires-n1-7m-chams-holdco-shares/...
FirstBank and UNILAG have reaffirmed their commitment to driving academic research, ethical leadership, and structured support for SMEs in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/firstbank-unilag-champion-business-ethics-sme-support/...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of worsening economic hardship in the country, following the rise in petrol prices to as much as ₦1,470 per litre. The party said the increase had made transportation and other basic ne...
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has called for the revitalisation of existing bilateral agreements with Spain, including the Bilateral Air Service Agreement, to strengthen economic cooperation and people-to-people relations between both countries. Ikpeazu made the ...
A Lagos-based policy and investor-relations firm, ThinkBusiness Africa, has advocated an evidence-based assessment of Nigeria’s proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise Tariff (Consolidation) Act. It warned that a significant increase in the tax burden on sugar-sweetened beverag...
Presco Plc (Bloomberg: PRESCO | Reuters: PRESCO.LG | NGX: PRESCO), Nigeria’s leading fully integrated agro-industrial company, today held its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders adopted the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20...
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a leading consumer packaged goods company and member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, today marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, t...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has identified seven priority sectors the state is targeting to attract investment, deepen industrialisation and drive economic growth. Otti spoke last week at the ‘Meet the Governor Series’ of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) in Lag...
For Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to travel to the United Kingdom, (UK) there are several visa routes available depending on the purpose of the trip. The UK offers visas for people who want to visit, study, work, join family, start a business or eventually settle...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday accused President Bola Tinubu of running an economic policy that ships Nigeria’s wealth abroad in raw form while leaving Nigerians at home with higher prices, weaker purchasing power and stru...
At a gala event held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commemorate the anniversary, the Company reaffirmed its long term commitment to Nigeria The post Nigerian Bottling Company marks 75 years of growing with Nigeria a...
Traders in Lagos have protested the activities of Chinese retailers in local markets, accusing them of selling directly to consumers and putting increasing pressure on indigenous businesses and livelihoods. The protesters, who raised their concerns in Lagos, particularly objected...
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a leading consumer packaged goods company and member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, today marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ...
A retired Anglican bishop, Joseph Akinfenwa, has urged church leaders to speak truth to power against the hunger, insecurity and hardship in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/anglican-bishop-urges-church-leaders-to-speak-against-bad-governance/...
Dangote Refinery has identified existing and planned refineries in Nigeria and across Africa, as well as major export-oriented plants in the Middle East and Asia, as potential sources of competitive pressure on its business. The post Dangote Refinery names competition that may ad...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said the ongoing expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions will strengthen security, improve response to threats and support economic growth. Shaibu said the establishment of additional ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly known as petrol. A market survey by DAILY POST on Tuesday showed that the majority of NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja and its environs had increased their pe...
Leading African business, finance and investment leaders joined current and former members of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders community at Access Tower, Lagos, for the Finance and Investment segment of the Aliko Dangote Foundation/World Economic Forum Young Global...
The President-General of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, has alleged that some individuals are sponsoring banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in the country in an attempt to discredit President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Kawas ma...
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said tax reforms and economic growth are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s health financing, noting that the country needs to improve its existing tax base to inject funds into the health sector. Pate insis...
Industrial titans, capital market executives, and international delegates gathered at Access Tower in Lagos on Friday, 11 September 2026, for the Finance and Investment anchor of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) / World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leaders Africa-Diaspora ...
By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has received the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) Distinguished Organisation Award in recognition of its institutional reforms and contributions to Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability and economic development. The award was pr...
Domestic Select offers access to a trusted network that connects customers and businesses across Nigeria and affordable domestic shipping designed to support business growth and operational efficiency. The post DHL Express launches Domestic Select to support growing businesses an...
The platform was unveiled on Monday during the Ember2Remember National Stakeholders' Conference in Victoria Island, Lagos. The post FG backs MyCityApp launch of 100-day tourism calendar to drive $100bn economic growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has signed the N728.979 billion Series-2 bond under its N4 trillion Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, in a fresh move to settle verified legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies and restore liquidity to Niger...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a power outage in parts of Kogi, Edo and Ondo States. TCN, in a statement on Monday, said the outage is due to its annual maintenance at the 330/132kV Ajaokuta Substation. TCN stressed that the exercise would prevent the Abu...
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Wazzup. Terra Industries is having quite the year. The Nigerian defence-tech company, which has raised $52 million this year, has secured another $1 million contract , this time to provide autonomous surveillance and si...
***Plans another refinery in Kenya ***IPO demonstrates capacity of Nigeria’s capital market to supaport businesses at global scale — NGX chairman By Peter Egwuatu Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has said the Initial Publi...
An opinion piece arguing that Nigeria’s fuel subsidy was not the core economic issue, citing low tax revenue and comparing historical growth data. Read More: https://punchng.com/subsidy-was-never-nigerias-problem/...
An assessment of Nigeria’s economic reforms under Abubakar Bagudu, weighing gains in GDP and investment against weak budget implementation and poverty. Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-reforms-gain-traction-amid-weak-budget-implementation/...
Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen economic ties and restore bilateral trade to its previous high of $15bn, with India seeking renewed crude oil purch Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-india-move-to-revive-15bn-bilateral-trade/...
The Federal Government has announced the listing of selected Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bonds in J.P. Morgan’s newly introduced Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets Edge (GBI-EM Edge), describing the development as a significant recognition of the country&r...
President Bola Tinubu has assured local and international investors that Nigeria remains open for business. He also declared that his administration is working to create a more predictable, competitive and investment-friendly business environment. The President gave the assurance...
Nigeria and Canada are among the world’s most active gambling markets, but they have developed in very different economic and regulatory environments. Both are experiencing rapid digital growth , rising mobile participation and increasing pressure to protect consumers, yet their ...
Nigeria’s nail industry is evolving as technicians become business owners, product ranges expand, and professionals seek reliable specialist suppliers. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-nail-industry-is-evolving-heres-whats-driving-it/...
Company unveils eNvoice.ng to support businesses with smart tax invoicing and seamless compliance under the NRS e-Invoicing regime Vi-M Professional Solutions Limited has announced its accreditation as both a System Integrator and an Access Point Provider under Nigeria’s National...
I wager that more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems have been solved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Walk with me. Now, it is important to understand Nigeria’s economic problems, especially from a historical perspective. Anyone who’s not interested in the history of how we...
By Sebastine Obasi Former governor of old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo has filed a libel suit before an Enugu High Court, against against Basil Ogbuanu, a Lagos businessman. The suit filed by Chuma Oguejiofor, was accompanied by a 20-paragraph affidavit, another 20-paragraph statem...
The confusion that followed the Abuja event also reveals the fragility of religious representation. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria reportedly moved to distinguish itself from the similarly named charismatic body. The clarification mattered because public authority of...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria has no business with poverty, blaming policy inconsistency, corruption and oil theft for its economic woes. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-no-business-with-poverty-says-obasanjo/...
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Federal Government’s position that petrol subsidy will not be restored, describing the policy as burdensome to Nigerians and calling for a review of the country’s energy pricing regime. T...
The 2027 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has described the opposition to his proposed N500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers as “wickedness” that has become an economic policy. Sowore made the statement in a post on X. He criticised Niger...
This is Follow the Money , our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops every Monday. Leaving ₦100,000 ($75.5) idle in a commercial bank account might fee...
“By doing so, because the company will be very, very large, we will be having 10 per cent of the total America’s capacity,” Mr Dangote added. The post Dangote Refinery plans US listing in three to four years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are wicked, killing jobs, emptying pockets and driving businesses out of Nigeria. Atiku was reacting to the exit of global ride-hailing company, ...
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***Transporters, commuters toolMRS raises pump price to N1,400/litre ***NNPC stations move to N1,375/litre lIndependent marketers raise prices to N1,400/litre By Udeme Akpan & Mariam Eko The surge in international crude oil prices above $100 per barrel is pushing up petrol prices...
The projects, approved at the weekend, further reinforced the administration’s drive to expand infrastructure, strengthen healthcare delivery, support businesses and provide the energy required to sustain Ogun’s rapidly growing industrial economy The post Ogun EXCO approves new r...
The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Oye, has said Uber’s decision to exit Nigeria after 12 years has exposed gaps in the country’s transport and regulatory system, particularly in competition, consumer choice, airport operations and governan...
