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BUSINESSSep 24Nigeria must process agro commodities to boost export earnings — StakeholdersBy Cynthia Alo Stakeholders in the agriculture and financial sectors have reiterated the need for Nigeria to move beyond exporting raw agricultural commodities to processing and adding value to its farm produce to increase export earnings, create jobs and strengthen domestic industries. They made this known during the panel session themed, ‘Building Competitive Export Value […] The post Nigeria must process agro commodities to boost export earnings — Stakeholders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 23Livestock sector can drive Nigeria’s economy – ExpertsBy Gabriel Ewepu It is projected that Nigeria’s livestock sector has a huge potential and holds a projected contribution up to US$32 billion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, within the next 10 years if the private sector is properly positioned to drive the sector with the enabling environment provided. Speaking with Vanguard Agrobiz, […] The post Livestock sector can drive Nigeria’s economy – Experts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 23Nigeria: TotalEnergies bets $800 million on the Ima gas fieldLe géant pétrolier français a acté sa décision d’investir massivement dans un champ gazier inexploité depuis sa découverte au large de l’île de Bonny il y a près de cinquante ans. Un signal fort pour Bola Tinubu, qui veut faire du pays un hub énergétique continental.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 23PUBG MOBILE launches Version 4.6 in Nigeria with Magixx Collaboration and PMNC 2026 FinalsThe latest Version 4.6 takes players into a darker battleground with the arrival of the Vampire Hunters theme, adding a supernatural twist to the popular PUBG MOBILE battle royale experience. The post PUBG MOBILE launches Version 4.6 in Nigeria with Magixx Collaboration and PMNC 2026 Finals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 23Tinubu Hails $800m Ima FID As Nigeria Unlocks Five-Decade-Old Gas Resourcethe Ima gas project marks the fourth major gas project to reach Final Investment Decision since President Tinubu assumed office, following the Iseni, Ubeta, and HI FIDs. The post Tinubu Hails $800m Ima FID As Nigeria Unlocks Five-Decade-Old Gas Resource appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 23Nigerian newspapers review: Experts divided over CBN’s 3% interest rate slashIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with mixed reactions to the Central Bank of Nigeria's three per cent interest rate cut, as the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) was reduced from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Experts divided over CBN’s 3% interest rate slash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 23Nigeria’s financial inclusion reaches 79% — EFInABy Matthew Johnson The Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) has released its ninth Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) Survey, showing that 79% of Nigerian adults use a financial product or service. Formal inclusion reached 73%, exceeding the 70% target under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy. EFInA’s Board Chair, Dr Agnes Olatokunbo Martins, […] The post Nigeria’s financial inclusion reaches 79% — EFInA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 23Nigeria’s population tripled without economic expansion since Shagari era — Duke…Links hardship, social unrest to failure of productivity Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, said yesterday Nigeria’s economy has effectively shrunk since the Second Republic because government spending and productive capacity have failed to grow in line with the country’s population.Duke said Nigeria was still operating […] The post Nigeria’s population tripled without economic expansion since Shagari era — Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22Nigeria hits 18.8 million flights, ranks Africa’s fourth-largest marketFAAN said passenger traffic and airline capacity are expanding, but infrastructure and operating costs continue to constrain Nigeria’s aviation potential. The post Nigeria hits 18.8 million flights, ranks Africa’s fourth-largest market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 22Multiple FX windows cost Nigeria 3% of GDP – CBNCBN said its previous reforms have improved Nigeria's macroeconomic conditions, and the latest policy reset is intended to strengthen how monetary policy operates without abandoning its focus on inflation. The post Multiple FX windows cost Nigeria 3% of GDP – CBN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 22Nigeria’s aviation market ranks fourth in Africa – FAANBy Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said the country’s aviation market ranks as the fourth-largest in Africa, with more than 18.8 million domestic and international passengers recorded in 2025. FAAN said the country’s passenger traffic increased by 11.9 per cent year-on-year in 2025, adding that the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in […] The post Nigeria’s aviation market ranks fourth in Africa – FAAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22Nigeria’s population tripled without corresponding economic expansion since Shagari era -Duke*Links hardship, social unrest to failure of productivity Former Cross River state governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, said yesterday Nigeria’s economy has effectively shrunk since the Second Republic because government spending and productive capacity have failed to grow in line with the country’s population.Duke said Nigeria was still operating […] The post Nigeria’s population tripled without corresponding economic expansion since Shagari era -Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22Nigerian newspapers review: 22 firms on NGX face debt exposure of N21.3trnIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with about 22 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) carrying varying levels of debt, totalling N21.3 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, as they seek to finance their operations and generate profits. The post Nigerian newspapers review: 22 firms on NGX face debt exposure of N21.3trn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22OPay at 8 : Still okay , still moving Nigeria forwardOPay is celebrating its 8th anniversary, continuing its operations and contribution to Nigeria's progress.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22Chief Ojugbana weighs in on Dangote IPO, urges Nigerians to embrace opportunities responsiblyBy Austin Obi Revered nobleman and elder statesman, Chief F.E. Ojugbana has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering, IPO, as a significant development for Nigeria’s capital market and an opportunity for Nigerians to participate in the country’s expanding private-sector industrial base. The IPO opened on September 14, offering 4.1 billion ordinary […] The post Chief Ojugbana weighs in on Dangote IPO, urges Nigerians to embrace opportunities responsibly appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22OPay at 8: Still okay, still moving Nigeria forwardOPay continues to build, innovate, serve and expand, using technology to make financial services simpler, more accessible, and more inclusive for Nigerians, eight years after starting operation in Nigeria The post OPay at 8: Still okay, still moving Nigeria forward appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 22Incursion of Chinese retailers , others may put Nigeria 27 . 5 % workforce under threat CPPEThe Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) warns that the influx of Chinese and other foreign retailers could jeopardize 27.5% of Nigeria's workforce. This raises concerns about the impact of international trade on local employment.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22Dangote plans $10bn power investment across Nigeria, AfricaBy Okeagu Oluchi President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, describing electricity as critical to the continent’s economic transformation. Dangote disclosed this in an interview with Al Jazeera uploaded on Monday, saying the investment would support […] The post Dangote plans $10bn power investment across Nigeria, Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22Nigeria Education Inflation Jumps to 10 . 72 % in AugustNigeria's education inflation rate surged to 10.72% in August. This economic data indicates a significant increase in the cost of education in the country.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
BUSINESSSep 22Soaring living costs have many Nigerian couples rethinking the lavish wedding traditionRising living costs are causing numerous Nigerian couples to reconsider the practice of lavish weddings, indicating a societal adaptation to economic pressures. This highlights the impact of economic conditions on cultural practices.mynspr.org · United States
BUSINESSSep 22Protectionism: Key to saving Nigeria’s retail stores and tradeBy YUSUF KOLAWOLE Nigeria’s retail sector is one of the most important pillars of the country’s economy. From the small provision shop on the street corner to supermarkets, open markets, distributors and large wholesale businesses, millions of Nigerians depend directly or indirectly on buying and selling for their livelihoods. Yet, Nigeria’s retailers and local manufacturers […] The post Protectionism: Key to saving Nigeria’s retail stores and trade appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 21Dangote plans $10bn power investment across Nigeria, AfricaBy Udeme Akpan & Okeagu Oluchi President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, describing electricity as critical to the continent’s economic transformation. Dangote disclosed this in an interview with Al Jazeera uploaded on Monday, saying the […] The post Dangote plans $10bn power investment across Nigeria, Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 21Nigeria’s indigenous oil ownership must deliver higher production, investment, jobsBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s growing indigenous ownership of oil and gas assets must translate into higher production, increased investment, job creation, technology development and broader public value, industry leaders and academics have said.They spoke at the 15th Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah Legacy Lecture in Port Harcourt, with the theme, “The Expanding Role of Upstream […] The post Nigeria’s indigenous oil ownership must deliver higher production, investment, jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 21Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealthThe world’s richest Black man says he aims to make Africa more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.Al Jazeera [en]