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BUSINESSJul 21Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — ReportBy Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria’s growing exposure to drug trafficking through its seaports is posing a serious threat to the country’s international trade reputation, economic competitiveness and investment prospects, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned. In its July 2026 Policy Bulletin released yesterday, SEREC said the persistent use of Nigerian seaports as transit routes […] The post Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — Report appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Nigeria losing jobs, forex to inconsistent fish import policy — ExpertBy EfeOnodjae Nigeria is undermining its drive for food security, job creation and foreign exchange conservation through inconsistent fish import policies that continue to favour imported fish over locally farmed varieties, a fisheries expert, Dr. OlukayodeOlubiyi, has warned. The policy inconsistency, he said, is discouraging investment in aquaculture, weakening domestic fish production and forcing the country […] The post Nigeria losing jobs, forex to inconsistent fish import policy — Expert appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Afreximbank approves $200m facility for Nigeria’s Shoreline PowerBy UdemeAkpan, Energy Editor The African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $200 million financing facility for Nigeria’s Shoreline Power Company Limited to support the execution of a major oil and gas infrastructure project in Algeria, marking a significant boost for Nigerian engineering expertise and cross-border investment in Africa. The financing, approved in June 2026, […] The post Afreximbank approves $200m facility for Nigeria’s Shoreline Power appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Nigerian Exchange Group : Nigeria Can Drive Africa LargestThe Nigerian Exchange Group suggests that Nigeria has the potential to become Africa's largest economy. This indicates optimism regarding Nigeria's economic growth prospects.punchng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 20ECOWAS signs agreement to advance Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline projectBy Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has signed the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the implementation of the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP), marking a major milestone towards the realisation of the multibillion-dollar energy project. The agreement was signed by Heads of State and Government at the 69th Ordinary Summit […] The post ECOWAS signs agreement to advance Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 20What Nigeria must learn from oil industry’s rejection of Sao Tome’s oil blocksOnly two companies, Petrobas and Oranto, submitted bids, leaving the authorities without sufficient competition to determine the true market value of the assets. The post What Nigeria must learn from oil industry’s rejection of Sao Tome’s oil blocks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 20Gazoduc atlantique : pourquoi le projet Nigeria-Maroc à 23 milliards d’euros change la donneL’idée avait été lancée en 2016 par le roi Mohammed VI lors d’une visite à Abuja visant à renforcer les partenariats du Maroc avec les pays africains. Long d’environ 6 000 km, le gazoduc devrait traverser 13 pays africains et être opérationnel en 2031.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSJul 20NACCIMA, China seal pact to boost manufacturing investment in NigeriaBy Yinka Kolawole The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Linyi Wholesalers Federation and TTC Hydra Limited to strengthen bilateral trade and attract new Chinese investments into Nigeria’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The agreement, signed at the NACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON […] The post NACCIMA, China seal pact to boost manufacturing investment in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 20Future-ready skills will define Nigeria’s next economic leap — JMGBy Sebastine Obasi JMG, an integrated electro-mechanical solutions company, has called for stronger collaboration between government, industries, and educational institutions to equip young Nigerians with future-ready skills that will drive innovation, enhance employability, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The call comes in commemoration of World Youth Skills Day 2026, celebrated annually, which highlights the importance of […] The post Future-ready skills will define Nigeria’s next economic leap — JMG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 19Victor Eburajolo: Mega employer who fought Nigeria’s deliberate de-industrialization, by Owei LakemfaForty years ago, on July 24, 1986, Victor Ogebyiwa Eburajolo was forty. He was a sought-after expert in the Nigerian industrial complex. A lawyer, business strategist, planning tactician, industrial and labour relations expert. He was then the Executive Secretary of Nigeria Textile Employers. The textile industry had sixty-two companies and over 750,000 workers, not counting those […] The post Victor Eburajolo: Mega employer who fought Nigeria’s deliberate de-industrialization, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 19How NUPRC is rebuilding confidence in Nigeria’s oil sectorThat shift did not happen by accident. It happened in a context that Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, six months into her tenure as Chief Commissioner/Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), is deliberately constructing. The post How NUPRC is rebuilding confidence in Nigeria’s oil sector appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 19NCDMB, Renaissance begin oil and gas readiness training for 300 NigeriansThe specialised human capital development programme is aimed at equipping the trainees with industry-relevant skills in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering The post NCDMB, Renaissance begin oil and gas readiness training for 300 Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 19Can Agriculture Replace Crude? Experts reveal path to Nigeria’s export revivalBy Cynthia Alo For more than five decades, crude oil has remained the dominant pillar of Nigeria’s economy, displacing agriculture from the position it once occupied as the country’s major source of revenue and foreign exchange. However, with the global shift towards cleaner energy and growing concerns over the sustainability of oil dependence, experts are […] The post Can Agriculture Replace Crude? Experts reveal path to Nigeria’s export revival appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 19Nigeria launches new push for Niger Delta agri-development“Before oil took centre stage in our economy, it was the soil that paid our bills. We must, therefore, return to agriculture for our economic development,” Vice President Shettima said. The post Nigeria launches new push for Niger Delta agri-development appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 19Weekly Review : Nigeria stock market gains N622bn amid decline in tradesThe Nigerian stock market saw a gain of N622 billion during its weekly review, despite a reported decline in the number of trades.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 19Nigeria , Liberia Deepen Trade Ties Under AfCFTA AgendaNigeria and Liberia are strengthening their trade relationship within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda. This signifies efforts to boost economic cooperation between the two nations.punchng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18Ncdmb , Renaissance Launch 12 - month Oil , Gas Training Programme For 300 NigeriansNCDMB and Renaissance launched a 12-month oil and gas training program for 300 Nigerians. This initiative aims to develop skills within the energy sector.naija247news.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18Stakeholders advocate market access solutions to reduce Nigeria’s agricultural wasteAt the backdrop of severe infrastructure gaps, some stakeholders in the agric value chain, including the Chief Executive Officer of Rashak Farms and Agro-Allied Limited, Rahmah Aderinoye and Executive Director of Community Action for Food Security, Azeez Salawu, have called for a paradigm shift from traditional storage interventions toward solving market access barriers to curb agricultural waste. The post Stakeholders advocate market access solutions to reduce Nigeria’s agricultural waste appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18Unemployment : China announces massive AI training opportunities for Nigerians , othersChina is offering extensive AI training opportunities to Nigerians and other groups to address unemployment. This initiative aims to enhance skills and economic prospects.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18Energy : How Nigeria can leverage strategic partnerships to drive hydrocarbon - led growthNigeria is exploring how to utilize strategic partnerships within the energy sector to foster economic expansion primarily driven by hydrocarbon resources.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18Mshel Homes Hutu Exclusive N-Trillion Golf Resort Estate in Abuja, sets a new standard for luxury living in Nigeria.Mshel Homes Limited has formally commissioned its flagship Mshel Hutu Exclusive Golf Resort Estate in Abuja, unveiling world class recreational and lifestyle facilities the company says will set a new benchmark for integrated luxury community living in Nigeria. The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mshel Homes, Arc. Barka Umaru Mshelia disclosed this […] The post Mshel Homes Hutu Exclusive N-Trillion Golf Resort Estate in Abuja, sets a new standard for luxury living in Nigeria. appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over NigeriaNigeria that once had the resources to bankroll the World Bank and the IMF now finds itself among the world’s most persistent borrowers The post From lender to borrower: Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni weeps over Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 18The Green Covenant : Why Globacom partnership with dealers is the living architecture of Nigeria prosperityThe article discusses how Globacom's partnership with its dealers, termed "The Green Covenant," is vital for Nigeria's prosperity. This highlights a business strategy presented as a foundation for national economic development.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 17NUPRC urges new licence holders to support Nigeria’s 2mbpd oil production targetBy Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to fast-track the development of their assets to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing crude oil production to two million barrels per day by 2027. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, gave […] The post NUPRC urges new licence holders to support Nigeria’s 2mbpd oil production target appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria