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BUSINESSSep 28Court orders NMDPRA to continue issuing fuel import licences to Matrix, AA Rano, AYM ShafaThe Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered NMDPRA to continue issuing and renewing petroleum products import licences to three major oil marketers, ruling that the regulator’s refusal to do so violates the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The post Court orders NMDPRA to continue issuing fuel import licences to Matrix, AA Rano, AYM Shafa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28Federal government approves upgrade of four South-South portsMr Oyetola said the government wanted Nigerian businesses to spend less time and resources moving their goods, while creating an environment that attracts investment and supports employment. The post Federal government approves upgrade of four South-South ports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28NCDMB honours retirees, reflects on local content growthAt the event which held at the Conference Centre, Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), Yenagoa, 14 former employees who had served in its seven Directorates, received Special Awards of Excellence for years of meritorious service to the organisation. The post NCDMB honours retirees, reflects on local content growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28Investors who relocated from Abia should return — OttiABIA — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on investors who previously relocated from the state to return and take advantage of what he described as the growing investment opportunities in the state. Otti made the call on Monday while announcing the commissioning of the 55-room ORIS Signature Hotel on Okigwe Road, Aba. The […] The post Investors who relocated from Abia should return — Otti appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28AON condemns airline picketing, warns of investor confidence lossBy Dickson Omobola Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has condemned what it described as the recent upsurge in the use of unions to threaten, harass and intimidate Nigerian airlines, saying such actions violate the rights of airlines to a safe, secure operational and business environment. AON, which lamented the recent picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, […] The post AON condemns airline picketing, warns of investor confidence loss appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Buy1 Get 1 Free Chicken Bucket: KFC Nigeria brings it back for an early Independence Day celebrationFor one day only, Tuesday, 29th September, every Chicken Bucket meal is Buy 1, Get 1 Free — up to 50% in savings, with 4 dips per bucket included. The post Buy1 Get 1 Free Chicken Bucket: KFC Nigeria brings it back for an early Independence Day celebration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28Court Orders NMDPRA To ‘Continually’ Grant Fuel Import Licenses To Matrix, Two OthersDelivering Judgment, Justice Ekwo held that the NMDPRA’s refusal to issue licences to the three oil marketers was in “direct non-compliance” with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The post Court Orders NMDPRA To ‘Continually’ Grant Fuel Import Licenses To Matrix, Two Others appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 28Taraba task force raids illegal mining sites, arrests eightThe operation, conducted in the early hours of Sunday, targeted mining sites in Kusum, Badakoshi and Mayo Kam areas of Bali LGA The post Taraba task force raids illegal mining sites, arrests eight appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28Tinubu says credit guarantee scheme unlocked ₦46.95bn in first yearThe company, known as NCGC, issued ₦21.59 billion in loan guarantees that enabled participating lenders to provide financing to 67,512 borrowers in 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post Tinubu says credit guarantee scheme unlocked ₦46.95bn in first year appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28NCGC-backed loans reach N46.95bn in first year – TinubuThe credit guarantee company has supported 67,512 borrowers across 25 states and the FCT, with about a third accessing formal credit for the first time. The post NCGC-backed loans reach N46.95bn in first year – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28Niger seeks new investment as it tightens control over uranium sectorThe uranium sector is therefore becoming a key test of Niger’s new approach to mining — balancing greater national control over strategic resources with the need for foreign capital and expertise to develop them.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28ASA 2026: Africa pushes for new Agric finance model, local processing to unlock food powerCo-convened by Sunbeth Global Concepts, the two-day gathering drew more than 12,000 physical and virtual participants across development finance, agribusiness, research and technology. The post ASA 2026: Africa pushes for new Agric finance model, local processing to unlock food power appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28Nigerian newspapers review: CBN probes banks over restriction of customers’ assets to FX accountsIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) looking into restrictions imposed by some banks on customers in order to compel banks to honour all legitimate withdrawal requests from domiciliary accounts and dispense foreign currencies as requested by account holders. The post Nigerian newspapers review: CBN probes banks over restriction of customers’ assets to FX accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Barrick signs new agreement with unions at Mali gold complexBarrick has signed a new agreement with unions at its gold complex in Mali. This indicates a development in labor relations within the mining sector.mining-technology.com · Australia
BUSINESSSep 28Stop illicit mining, stakeholders warn as Nigeria loses N13.7trnVanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Africa's richest man contributes to financing a $660 million oil pipeline linking Ethiopia to DjiboutiCe pipeline renforcerait la sécurité énergétique de l'Éthiopie, pays enclavé, tout en créant des emplois dans le port de Djibouti.BBC Afrique
BUSINESSSep 28Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul GeneralBy Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye  The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s […] The post Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28How Nigerian Aliko Dangote prepares his strong comeback in millingLe milliardaire nigérian, qui vient de mettre en Bourse sa raffinerie de Lekki, enchaîne les investissements dans le pétrole et les engrais. Ce qui ne l’empêche pas de vouloir se relancer sur le marché de la farine face notamment aux géants Olam et BUA.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 28Manufacturers shouldn’t remain in survival mode, resilience’s no virtue —MAN DGBy Yinka Kolawole In a recent engagement with the media on the state of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, spoke on factors that continue to constrain manufacturers, warning that their prolonged resilience could lead to incapacitation. Excerpts. Exchange rate as major cost pressure The exchange rate, currently […] The post Manufacturers shouldn’t remain in survival mode, resilience’s no virtue —MAN DG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Tullow Oil swings to positive free cash flow as Ghana output , higher oil prices drive growthTullow Oil has achieved positive free cash flow, driven by increased output in Ghana and higher oil prices. This indicates a significant turnaround and growth for the company.cnbcafrica.com · South Africa
BUSINESSSep 28PenCom to commit N300bn into infrastructure investmentBy Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission, PenCom, said it is targeting a total capital commitment of N300 billion to deepen critical infrastructure investment across Nigeria, with actual asset deployments set to commence by the second quarter of 2027. Speaking to the media at the backdrop of the Pension Industry Leaders Council (PILC) meeting in […] The post PenCom to commit N300bn into infrastructure investment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28EXPLAINER: OPay is not replacing phone numbers with standard account numbersThe official said the claim may have been prompted by OPay’s My BizPayment feature, which provides users with a separate account number for business transactions. The post EXPLAINER: OPay is not replacing phone numbers with standard account numbers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28NEPC targets $10bn non-oil exports from S/W region by 2035By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, has said that it is targeting between $9 billion and $10 billion in non-oil exports by 2035 from the South-West region through increased agricultural production, value addition and export-oriented industrialisation. Regional Coordinator, Southwest, NEPC, Mr. Benedict Itegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday at the […] The post NEPC targets $10bn non-oil exports from S/W region by 2035 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28NMDPRA unveils new rules in a bid to curb monopolyBy Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has unveiled proposed regulations aimed at curbing monopoly, abuse of market dominance, collusion and other anti-competitive practices in Nigeria’s petroleum midstream and downstream sectors. The proposed “Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour Regulations, 2026” are also designed to guarantee […] The post NMDPRA unveils new rules in a bid to curb monopoly appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria