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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]
BUSINESSSep 20Petrol price surge and the Nigerian worker: When survival becomes a daily struggleBy Ivo Takor The continuing rise in the price of petrol has moved beyond the realm of energy policy and economic statistics. It has become a serious question of human welfare, social justice and the ability of ordinary Nigerians to live with dignity. Across the country, Nigerians are confronting a cost-of-living crisis in which the […] The post Petrol price surge and the Nigerian worker: When survival becomes a daily struggle appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 20Alawuba seeks to deepen Nigeria-Brazil trade, investment tiesThe Group Managing Director highlighted numerous collaboration opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, technology and the creative industries. The post Alawuba seeks to deepen Nigeria-Brazil trade, investment ties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 20Russian Firm To Revive NIOMCO , Promises 500 , 000 Jobs In NigeriansA Russian firm plans to revive NIOMCO and has promised to create 500,000 jobs in Nigeria. This signifies a significant international business investment with potential economic impact and job creation.silverbirdtv.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 20CPPE raises concern over foreign traders’ growing presence in Nigeria’s retail sectorCPPE’s call followed a protest by some auto spare parts traders at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex against the alleged involvement of some Chinese nationals in retail trading. The post CPPE raises concern over foreign traders’ growing presence in Nigeria’s retail sector appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 20EXCLUSIVE: Chinese business partners battle over control of Nigerian companyAt the centre of the dispute are majority shareholders who collectively own 65 per cent of the company and a minority shareholder, Chen Dongfeng, who they say holds about eight per cent equity but has allegedly assumed effective control of the business. The post EXCLUSIVE: Chinese business partners battle over control of Nigerian company appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times