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BUSINESSSep 16The method of Paul Kammogne Fokam, the Cameroonian who built the banking giant Afriland away from the spotlightFondateur d’Afriland First Bank, Paul Kammogne Fokam a bâti un empire bancaire en pariant sur l’épargne populaire. Portrait d’un pionnier discret, entre ambitions panafricaines et zones d’ombre.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 16Ace-Afri Financials Limited named ‘Most Customer Focused Consumer Lender of the Year’ at 2026 Nigeria Brand Awards / Africa Brand AwardsAce-Afri Financials Limited has achieved a major milestone in the financial services sector after being awarded the title of Most Customer Focused Consumer Lender of the Year (2026) at the prestigious Nigeria Brand Award / Africa Brand Awards ceremony. The company received the DIAMOND Award for Outstanding Team Work within the Consumer Finance & Investment […] The post Ace-Afri Financials Limited named ‘Most Customer Focused Consumer Lender of the Year’ at 2026 Nigeria Brand Awards / Africa Brand Awards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Senegal inks deal with Italian energy giant Eni to study 5 offshore blocksSenegal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy giant ENI to evaluate five offshore blocks, the country’s energy minister announced on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSSep 16How airlines’ handling of flight disruptions violates NCAA Part 19 — officialNCAA consumer protection director, Michael Achimugu, says airlines must meet specific obligations to passengers when flights are delayed or cancelled, even when the disruption itself is beyond their control. The post How airlines’ handling of flight disruptions violates NCAA Part 19 — official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 16Agro exports fall 36% to N803bn in Q2By Cynthia AloNigeria’s agricultural export earnings fell by 36.09 per cent year-on-year to N802.99 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) from N1.26 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (Q2 ’25), latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has shown.The figure also represents a 31.51 per cent decline from the N1.17 […] The post Agro exports fall 36% to N803bn in Q2 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA bossGroup 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 sectors to transform economic stability into inclusive prosperity. Alawuba made the call […] The post Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA boss appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own IPOBy Uzoma Marvellous Aliko Dangote has said the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery is aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians and Africans an opportunity to own a stake in one of the continent’s biggest industrial ventures. Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, said the offering was designed to democratise the capital market by […] The post Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own IPO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debtBy Ediri Ejoh with Agency report The Federal Government (FG) has raised N728.9 billion in bonds as part of its funding process to offset the N4 trillion legacy debt it owed electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs. Speaking at the bond launch in Abuja, TaiwoOyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the Series-2 […] The post FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026The Nigerian naira is trading at different levels against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining— DangotePresident of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said Nigerians were still paying high prices for petrol despite the commencement of large-scale domestic refining, saying local production does not completely insulate the country from global crude oil prices and market disruptions. The post Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining— Dangote appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Naira appreciates to N1,380/$ in parallel marketThe Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,380 per dollar from N1,390 in the parallel market on Monday. The post Naira appreciates to N1,380/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16A closer look at the Zero Rated Access Initiative, by Okoh AiheThe NCC programme wasn’t part of my schedule last week but the insistence of a young employee drew me to the Hilton, venue of the programme, and I left very appreciative that I found my way there. Sometimes, you need to clear your schedule to do certain things. This was one of them. As I […] The post A closer look at the Zero Rated Access Initiative, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighboursABUJA — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol is relatively cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said has continued to encourage cross-border smuggling. Dangote spoke in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday while responding to questions about rising petrol prices in Nigeria. He said the […] The post Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighbours appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Higher SSB Tax may raise prices – Report warnsBy 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 uncertain. The report examined the proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise Tariff, Etc. (Consolidation) Act […] The post Higher SSB Tax may raise prices – Report warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 15Promiseland ends Tonto Dikeh’s ambassadorial dealBy Chioma Okoye Promise Land Innovation Limited, owners of the WEALTH App, has terminated its brand ambassadorship agreement with actress Tonto Charity Dikeh with immediate effect. The company announced the termination in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mrs Gift Emmanuel, and dated September 15, 2026. According to the statement, the decision followed a […] The post Promiseland ends Tonto Dikeh’s ambassadorial deal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 15Dangote IPO: Small investors to get priority if offer Is oversubscribedBy Udeme Akpan President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured retail and small investors that they will receive priority allocation if the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery is oversubscribed. Dangote, who described the offer as a genuine “People’s IPO”, said it was deliberately structured to broaden […] The post Dangote IPO: Small investors to get priority if offer Is oversubscribed appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 15Otti targets 7 sectors to attract investments to AbiaAbia 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 Lagos, themed, ‘‘Repositioning Abia for Enterprise, Industrialisation and Sustainable Economic Growth.’’ The sectors, he […] The post Otti targets 7 sectors to attract investments to Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 15Stock market entry: facing market doubts, has Aliko Dangote been too greedy?La valorisation de la raffinerie Dangote divise les analystes. Mais son directeur général explique pourquoi comparer Lekki aux raffineries européennes ou asiatiques n’a aucun sens.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 15Traders protest alleged Chinese retail trading at Lagos Trade Fair ComplexThe involvement of foreigners in small and medium scale businesses has attracted a decisive action from the government in Kenya. The post Traders protest alleged Chinese retail trading at Lagos Trade Fair Complex appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 15Otti targets 7 sectors to attract investments to AbiaAbia 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 Lagos, themed, ‘‘Repositioning Abia for Enterprise, Industrialisation and Sustainable Economic Growth.’’ The sectors, he […] The post Otti targets 7 sectors to attract investments to Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 15Nigerian Bottling Company marks 75 years of growing with NigeriaAt 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 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 15Seven things to know about the Dangote refinery IPOThe minimum subscription is 10 shares. At ₦525 per share, eligible investors can participate with ₦5,250. The post Seven things to know about the Dangote refinery IPO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 15Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls To 15.39% In AugustThe NBS noted that the latest figure represents a 0.04 percentage point decline from the previous month. The post Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls To 15.39% In August appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 15Nigeria inflation falls to 15.39% in August – NBSThe inflation rate declined slightly in August, while food inflation recorded a sharp slowdown after rising significantly in July. The post Nigeria inflation falls to 15.39% in August – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times