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BUSINESS5d agoNigeria , EU push Burutu Port development as Delta embraces blue economyNigeria and the EU are supporting the development of Burutu Port as the Delta region embraces a blue economy. This initiative aims to boost economic activity and maritime infrastructure in the region.thesun.ng
BUSINESS6d agoLocal content drive : Entrepreneurs eye Nigeria’s next growth cycle - Blueprint Newspapers LimitedEntrepreneurs in Nigeria are focusing on the country's next growth cycle as part of a local content drive. This indicates efforts towards economic development and diversification.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 5UK updates list of employers licensed to sponsor Nigerian, other foreign workersThe UK Government has updated its official list of employers licensed to sponsor foreign workers, providing jobseekers with a current resource for identifying organisations that may be able to sponsor eligible workers. The post UK updates list of employers licensed to sponsor Nigerian, other foreign workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 30Keyamo Backs Review Of Nigeria - Germany Air PactKeyamo has expressed support for a review of the air pact between Nigeria and Germany. This involves policy discussions regarding international agreements.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 26US hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s petroleum exports surge sevenfoldBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as the key driver behind a seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports since 2023, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). The U.S. agency disclosed that Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per […] The post US hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s petroleum exports surge sevenfold appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 23FG offers ₦5m grant to young Nigerian entrepreneurs – how to applyThe Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in partnership with Cascador and Sapphital, has launched the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, a four-week initiative designed to help young Nigerian entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and prepare for investment. The post FG offers ₦5m grant to young Nigerian entrepreneurs – how to apply appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 21Nigeria : EU Commits €820m to Support Digital Ecosystem , Lauds Nigeria National Innovation Hub Standard FrameworkThe EU has committed €820 million to support Nigeria's digital ecosystem. This commitment also includes praise for Nigeria's National Innovation Hub Standard Framework.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 18Nigeria Cocoa Sector Faces Export Squeeze As EU Deforestation Rules LoomNigeria's cocoa sector is facing export challenges due to impending deforestation regulations from the EU. This story concerns the economic impact of international environmental policies on a specific industry.naija247news.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 17Rabiu contre Dangote : deux milliardaires à la lutte pour bâtir l’avenir industriel du NigeriaAbdul Samad Rabiu et Aliko Dangote sont les hommes les plus riches du Nigeria. Ils s’affrontent à coups de milliards de dollars d’investissement dans le ciment, le sucre, les engrais… Chacun, à sa manière, veut transformer le paysage industriel du pays.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSAug 9FMBN takes mortgage to London, offers Nigerians abroad N100m loan at 9%…Nigerians in diaspora can now buy homes in Nigeria By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, has launched a new mortgage scheme in London for Nigerians living abroad who want to own homes in Nigeria. The product, known as the National Housing Fund, NHF, Diaspora Mortgage Loan, was unveiled at […] The post FMBN takes mortgage to London, offers Nigerians abroad N100m loan at 9% appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 3Fidson, Nigeria’s largest pharmaceutical company, delivers N3.6 billion dividend to shareholdersThe approval comes against the backdrop of a year in which the company achieved key milestones in its growth trajectory. The post Fidson, Nigeria’s largest pharmaceutical company, delivers N3.6 billion dividend to shareholders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 30How Nigeria secured Paris Club debt relief – Okonjo-IwealaAccording to the WTO Director-General, strategic public communication was instrumental in helping Nigeria secure the landmark 2005 Paris Club debt relief during the Obasanjo administration. The post How Nigeria secured Paris Club debt relief – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 30How Nigeria secured $30bn Paris Club debt relief — Okonjo-IwealaThe Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday recounted how a deliberate communication strategy helped Nigeria secure the landmark $30 billion Paris Club debt relief during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke at the public presentation of ‘’The Pain and the Promise,’’ a new book by communications expert and […] The post How Nigeria secured $30bn Paris Club debt relief — Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 27UBA emerges Nigeria’s Best ESG, Retail Bank at 2026 Euromoney AwardsAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reinforced its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions after emerging as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the prestigious 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The awards, presented on Thursday, July 17, 2026, at The Peninsula London in the United […] The post UBA emerges Nigeria’s Best ESG, Retail Bank at 2026 Euromoney Awards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 25Germany Mulls Energy Development Expansion Programme , Trading With NigeriaGermany is considering expanding its energy development program and trading activities with Nigeria. This highlights potential international economic and energy policy shifts between the two nations.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 24UBA sweeps top honours at 2026 Euromoney Awards, named Nigeria’s Best ESGThe Bank was recognised for Retail Banking Excellence, Sustainability Leadership The post UBA sweeps top honours at 2026 Euromoney Awards, named Nigeria’s Best ESG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 23Zenith Bank clinches dual honours as Best Bank in Africa and in Nigeria at the 2026 Euromoney AwardsThe Bank was named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”, the latter for the second consecutive year, at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the biggest and most coveted national and continental awards in banking. The post Zenith Bank clinches dual honours as Best Bank in Africa and in Nigeria at the 2026 Euromoney Awards 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 17Iron Capital named Nigeria’s Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions at the 2026 Euromoney AwardsThe Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely considered the definitive benchmark for the global banking industry, rewarding institutions that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and momentum in their respective markets The post Iron Capital named Nigeria’s Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions at the 2026 Euromoney Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 17Iron Capital named Nigeria’s Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions at the 2026 Euromoney AwardsThe Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely considered the definitive benchmark for the global banking industry, rewarding institutions that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and momentum in their respective markets The post Iron Capital named Nigeria’s Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions at the 2026 Euromoney Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 15Frontière Bénin-Niger : ce que trois ans de fermeture a coûté aux deux économiesCotonou et Niamey s’apprêtent à rouvrir leur frontière terrestre. Si le Bénin a progressivement compensé la perte du marché nigérien, le bilan est plus contrasté pour Niamey.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSJul 12Le repreneur de Shell au Nigeria peut-il devenir « le leader africain de l’énergie » ?Renaissance Africa Energy relance l’exploitation d’un gisement découvert en 1967 mais resté inexploité depuis. Une preuve supplémentaire de la reprise en main locale des ressources du Nigeria.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSJul 12Nigeria Eurobond Rally Signals Changing Perception Of Sovereign RiskA rally in Nigeria's Eurobond market indicates a shift in the perception of the nation's sovereign risk. This suggests an improvement in investor confidence in Nigeria's financial stability.naija247news.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 10Nigeria-UAE economic comparisons fuel false $500bn debt claimsThe claim generated mixed reactions, with many users blaming Nigeria's economic challenges on poor leadership. The post Nigeria-UAE economic comparisons fuel false $500bn debt claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times