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BUSINESS1d agoAs Nigeria pursues industrial growth, Dorman Long Engineering’s legacy offers lessons in building local capacityFor Dorman Long Engineering, more than 75 years of operations provide a historical perspective on the development of Nigeria’s engineering sector. Its next chapter will be shaped by how effectively it builds on that experience and responds to the opportunities and demands ahead. The post As Nigeria pursues industrial growth, Dorman Long Engineering’s legacy offers lessons in building local capacity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoNigeria’s Economy in Perspective: Fitch’s positive outlook: Turning improved confidence into economic opportunity, By Posi OlatubosunConfidence can open investors’ wallets. But can it put more money in Nigerians’ pockets? That is the question Fitch raised by revising Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from Stable to Positive while retaining its B rating. The announcement offers an encouraging signal about the country’s economic direction. For households struggling with living costs and businesses battling […] The post Nigeria’s Economy in Perspective: Fitch’s positive outlook: Turning improved confidence into economic opportunity, By Posi Olatubosun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoTCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’IvoireThe regional launch highlights TCL’s expanding premium technology portfolio for Nigeria, led by its latest SQD Mini LED entertainment alongside QD-Mini LED, intelligent cooling, modern refrigeration, advanced laundry solutions and connected displays. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, [DATE], 2026: TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV […] The post TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoTribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian MarketNigeria’s digital commerce landscape continues to evolve, creating opportunities for platforms that offer greater flexibility and more ways for people to exchange value. In line with this evolution, Tribargain has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, introducing a marketplace that combines traditional online shopping with trade-by-barter and auction services within a single digital ecosystem. Designed to […] The post Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoNigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DGBy Yinka Kolawole A former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella, has said Nigeria has the essential foundations to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse but must translate its huge market, natural resources and entrepreneurial capacity into competitive production and exports. Yumkella, who identified Nigeria’s financial depth and strategic position within […] The post Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoNigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 — World Bank…Predicts 4.4% in 2027, 2028 By Emma Ujah Nigeria’s economy is expected to ‌ grow by 4.3 percent in 3026 and rise to an average 4.4% from 2027 to 2028, according to the World Bank, in its latest edition of Nigeria Development Update (NDU). This was contained in the latest edition of the NDU, released […] The post Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoNigeria’s next phase of growth must reach more people and places.A business owner could win an order and still be unable to fulfil it. The road to the buyer maybusinessday · nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoTinubu to flag off 376km Niger highway TuesdayBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday flag off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 376km Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora Federal Highway in Niger State, a project expected to improve transport links and boost agricultural and commercial activities across North-Central Nigeria. For farmers struggling to move produce to markets, traders transporting goods and commuters travelling […] The post Tinubu to flag off 376km Niger highway Tuesday appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoNCDMB, Renaissance train 60 Nigerians in critical oil and gas technical skillsThe 12-month training programme holding at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Osogbo, Osun State will equip the trainees with specialised expertise in oil and gas engineering as well as other critical technical skills, fostering a new generation of industry-ready professionals. The post NCDMB, Renaissance train 60 Nigerians in critical oil and gas technical skills appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS2d agoNigeria risks losing 38% of oil projects to energy transition — NRGIBy Folarin Kehinde The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has warned that Nigeria risks failing to recover investments in 38 per cent of its upstream oil and gas projects, urging the Federal Government to reassess its petroleum investment strategy amid the global energy transition. The institute cautioned that some projects could become commercially unviable as […] The post Nigeria risks losing 38% of oil projects to energy transition — NRGI appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoDebt, Climate, Inequality Top Agenda As Nigeria, 19o Others Convene For World Bank–IMF SummitThe meetings come nearly a month after Nigeria called for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial institutions. The post Debt, Climate, Inequality Top Agenda As Nigeria, 190 Others Convene For World Bank–IMF Summit appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS3d agoFitch upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ ratingThe 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 Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoNigerian govt speaks on Fitch’s credit ratingThe ratings agency cited foreign exchange reserve growth, easing inflation and economic reforms in revising Nigeria’s outlook from Stable to Positive. The post Nigerian govt speaks on Fitch’s credit rating appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoSEC warns Nigerians against investing with unregistered WayvePayIt added that dealing with unregistered and unregulated entities exposes investors to the risk of fraud and potential loss of their investments. The post SEC warns Nigerians against investing with unregistered WayvePay appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoFitch revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive on monetary, exchange rate reforms“The outlook revision reflects ongoing reform of the policy framework and Fitch's increased confidence that momentum will not be disrupted by upcoming elections,” Fitch said. The post Fitch revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive on monetary, exchange rate reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoNigeria’s Bangkok roadshow: Selling opportunity, pricing risk, By Adeola AkinremiIn July 2007, I attended the second session of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Thailand. It was my first real encounter with Bangkok, and I remember the city for its contradictions: the squalor and the splendour, the disorder and the beauty, the old pressed against the new. […] The post Nigeria’s Bangkok roadshow: Selling opportunity, pricing risk, By Adeola Akinremi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS4d agoFG must address challenges killing Nigerian airlines — Aero Contractors MD, SanusiBy Dickson Omobola It was a celebratory mood at Aero Contractors headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Monday, as the airline celebrated 67 years of operations. Past and current staff of Aero Contractors were present at the event, which was held at its hangar. After the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of […] The post FG must address challenges killing Nigerian airlines — Aero Contractors MD, Sanusi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS4d agoJTI reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s economic growthBy Soni Daniel Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Nigeria has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country’s economic growth and development, expressing confidence in Nigeria’s future and pledging to sustain responsible business practices. The company, which said it had operated in Nigeria for 18 years, maintained that its continued presence reflected its confidence in the country’s […] The post JTI reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS4d agoNigeria Doesn’t Have Enough Crude For Dangote Refinery And Local Production, Says OyedeleHis comment came amid calls for the return of fuel subsidy. Opposition figures have announced different proposals, including a production subsidy for refineries in the country. The post Nigeria Doesn’t Have Enough Crude Oil To Service Dangote Refinery, Says Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS4d agoNigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 daysIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government saying it would offer a discount on petrol dispensed at the filling stations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for the next 30 days. The post Nigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS4d agoNiger set for $200 million financial package from IMFThe International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reformsAfricanews [en]
BUSINESS4d agoNigeria’s Growth Hits 4.2% As State Revenues Rise By 93% — World BankEducation’s share of total expenditure fell from 14.9 per cent in 2021 to 12.1 per cent in 2025, while health spending remained broadly stable at around seven per cent. The post Nigeria’s Growth Hits 4.2% As State Revenues Rise By 93% — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS4d agoNigeria’s raw commodity exports will be under focus as agribusiness leaders meet in UyoAs Nigeria struggles to turn its agricultural wealth into industrial growth and jobs, agribusiness leaders are targeting investment, processing and export opportunities at a regional conference in Uyo. The post Nigeria’s raw commodity exports will be under focus as agribusiness leaders meet in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS4d agoNigerian states’ revenue rises 93%, education spending falls — World BankNigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenue between 2023 and 2025, but education’s share of total expenditure declined, the World Bank has said. The bank disclosed this in its latest Nigeria Development Update, which examined how increased public revenue has influenced spending priorities across the federation. The report was made available […] The post Nigerian states’ revenue rises 93%, education spending falls — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria