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BUSINESSOct 13JUST IN: IMF increases Nigeria’s growth forecasts to 4.2%, warns higher prices will aggravate poverty, food insecurity“Nigeria is supported by improved macroeconomic stability and favourable terms-of-trade effects, though higher prices for essentials are expected to further aggravate poverty and food insecurity,” the IMF said in its report Tuesday. The post JUST IN: IMF increases Nigeria’s growth forecasts to 4.2%, warns higher prices will aggravate poverty, food insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 13Nigeria targets over 4% growth as reserves top $54bn — FGBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has projected economic growth of more than four per cent in 2026, with external reserves exceeding $54 billion and inflation declining to about 15 per cent, citing the figures as evidence of progress under President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, […] The post Nigeria targets over 4% growth as reserves top $54bn — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 13IMF Urges Targeted Cash Transfers For Nigeria’s PoorThe Economic Counselor at the Fund, Silvana Tenreyro, also projected Nigeria’s growth as 4.3 per cent by 2027, outpacing advanced economies like the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany. The post IMF Urges Targeted Cash Transfers For Nigeria’s Poor appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSOct 13Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery extends IPO by 2 weeksAliko Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery is extending the deadline for its initial public offering in order to broaden participation, its owner said Monday. The IPO, set to be Africa's largest capital market operation, was due to close on Tuesday but it will now be extended for two weeks.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 12Nigeria’s debt interest payments surge 37.5% to N7.7trn in H1’26 — World BankNigeria’s debt interest payments surged by 37.5 per cent to N7.7 trillion in the first half of 2026 from N5.6 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025. The post Nigeria’s debt interest payments surge 37.5% to N7.7trn in H1’26 — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 12As Nigeria pursues industrial growth, Dorman Long Engineering’s legacy offers lessons in building local capacityFor Dorman Long Engineering, more than 75 years of operations provide a historical perspective on the development of Nigeria’s engineering sector. Its next chapter will be shaped by how effectively it builds on that experience and responds to the opportunities and demands ahead. The post As Nigeria pursues industrial growth, Dorman Long Engineering’s legacy offers lessons in building local capacity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 12Nigeria’s Economy in Perspective: Fitch’s positive outlook: Turning improved confidence into economic opportunity, By Posi OlatubosunConfidence can open investors’ wallets. But can it put more money in Nigerians’ pockets? That is the question Fitch raised by revising Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from Stable to Positive while retaining its B rating. The announcement offers an encouraging signal about the country’s economic direction. For households struggling with living costs and businesses battling […] The post Nigeria’s Economy in Perspective: Fitch’s positive outlook: Turning improved confidence into economic opportunity, By Posi Olatubosun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 12TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’IvoireThe regional launch highlights TCL’s expanding premium technology portfolio for Nigeria, led by its latest SQD Mini LED entertainment alongside QD-Mini LED, intelligent cooling, modern refrigeration, advanced laundry solutions and connected displays. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, [DATE], 2026: TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV […] The post TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 12Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian MarketNigeria’s digital commerce landscape continues to evolve, creating opportunities for platforms that offer greater flexibility and more ways for people to exchange value. In line with this evolution, Tribargain has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, introducing a marketplace that combines traditional online shopping with trade-by-barter and auction services within a single digital ecosystem. Designed to […] The post Tribargain Unveils a New E-Commerce Platform for the Nigerian Market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 12Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DGBy Yinka Kolawole A former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella, has said Nigeria has the essential foundations to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse but must translate its huge market, natural resources and entrepreneurial capacity into competitive production and exports. Yumkella, who identified Nigeria’s financial depth and strategic position within […] The post Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 12Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 — World Bank…Predicts 4.4% in 2027, 2028 By Emma Ujah Nigeria’s economy is expected to ‌ grow by 4.3 percent in 3026 and rise to an average 4.4% from 2027 to 2028, according to the World Bank, in its latest edition of Nigeria Development Update (NDU). This was contained in the latest edition of the NDU, released […] The post Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 12Nigeria’s next phase of growth must reach more people and places.A business owner could win an order and still be unable to fulfil it. The road to the buyer maybusinessday · nigeria
BUSINESSOct 11Tinubu to flag off 376km Niger highway TuesdayBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday flag off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 376km Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora Federal Highway in Niger State, a project expected to improve transport links and boost agricultural and commercial activities across North-Central Nigeria. For farmers struggling to move produce to markets, traders transporting goods and commuters travelling […] The post Tinubu to flag off 376km Niger highway Tuesday appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 11NCDMB, Renaissance train 60 Nigerians in critical oil and gas technical skillsThe 12-month training programme holding at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Osogbo, Osun State will equip the trainees with specialised expertise in oil and gas engineering as well as other critical technical skills, fostering a new generation of industry-ready professionals. The post NCDMB, Renaissance train 60 Nigerians in critical oil and gas technical skills appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 11Nigeria risks losing 38% of oil projects to energy transition — NRGIBy Folarin Kehinde The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has warned that Nigeria risks failing to recover investments in 38 per cent of its upstream oil and gas projects, urging the Federal Government to reassess its petroleum investment strategy amid the global energy transition. The institute cautioned that some projects could become commercially unviable as […] The post Nigeria risks losing 38% of oil projects to energy transition — NRGI appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 11Debt, Climate, Inequality Top Agenda As Nigeria, 19o Others Convene For World Bank–IMF SummitThe meetings come nearly a month after Nigeria called for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial institutions. The post Debt, Climate, Inequality Top Agenda As Nigeria, 190 Others Convene For World Bank–IMF Summit appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSOct 10Fitch upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ ratingThe Federal Government says Fitch Ratings’ revision of Nigeria’s economic outlook to positive reflects sustained reforms, stronger external reserves and moderating inflation. The post Fitch upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ rating appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 10Nigerian govt speaks on Fitch’s credit ratingThe ratings agency cited foreign exchange reserve growth, easing inflation and economic reforms in revising Nigeria’s outlook from Stable to Positive. The post Nigerian govt speaks on Fitch’s credit rating appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 10SEC warns Nigerians against investing with unregistered WayvePayIt added that dealing with unregistered and unregulated entities exposes investors to the risk of fraud and potential loss of their investments. The post SEC warns Nigerians against investing with unregistered WayvePay appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 10Fitch revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive on monetary, exchange rate reforms“The outlook revision reflects ongoing reform of the policy framework and Fitch's increased confidence that momentum will not be disrupted by upcoming elections,” Fitch said. The post Fitch revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive on monetary, exchange rate reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 10Nigeria’s Bangkok roadshow: Selling opportunity, pricing risk, By Adeola AkinremiIn July 2007, I attended the second session of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Thailand. It was my first real encounter with Bangkok, and I remember the city for its contradictions: the squalor and the splendour, the disorder and the beauty, the old pressed against the new. […] The post Nigeria’s Bangkok roadshow: Selling opportunity, pricing risk, By Adeola Akinremi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 10FG must address challenges killing Nigerian airlines — Aero Contractors MD, SanusiBy Dickson Omobola It was a celebratory mood at Aero Contractors headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Monday, as the airline celebrated 67 years of operations. Past and current staff of Aero Contractors were present at the event, which was held at its hangar. After the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of […] The post FG must address challenges killing Nigerian airlines — Aero Contractors MD, Sanusi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9JTI reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s economic growthBy Soni Daniel Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Nigeria has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country’s economic growth and development, expressing confidence in Nigeria’s future and pledging to sustain responsible business practices. The company, which said it had operated in Nigeria for 18 years, maintained that its continued presence reflected its confidence in the country’s […] The post JTI reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Nigeria Doesn’t Have Enough Crude For Dangote Refinery And Local Production, Says OyedeleHis comment came amid calls for the return of fuel subsidy. Opposition figures have announced different proposals, including a production subsidy for refineries in the country. The post Nigeria Doesn’t Have Enough Crude Oil To Service Dangote Refinery, Says Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV