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BusinessOct 19Manufacturers seek 30% green tax credit to cut energy costBy Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers have called on the Federal Government to introduce a 30 per cent Green Investment Tax Credit for companies investing in renewable energy and hybrid power solutions, as rising energy costs continue to undermine industrial productivity and push up production costs. Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, […] The post Manufacturers seek 30% green tax credit to cut energy cost appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19Gas marketers push for safer, smarter, more compliant LPG operationsBy Sebastine Obasi  The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has called on industry operators to prioritise safety, regulatory compliance and digitalisation to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s liquid petroleum gas (LPG) sector. The call was made at its 2026 webinar last week with the theme; “Downstream LPG Operational Excellence and Compliance,” which […] The post Gas marketers push for safer, smarter, more compliant LPG operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19How a US$110 million fishing harbour in Tanzania serves China’s food and security goalsAbout 300km (186 miles) south of Dar es Salaam and near the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, the fishing town of Kilwa Masoko has a new port designed to accommodate fishing vessels far larger than the boats that have long worked this stretch of Tanzania’s coast. The fishing port had passed its completion inspection, China’s ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian said last week, while hailing it Tanzania’s first large-scale modern fishing harbour. Designed to land 60,000 tonnes of fish a year, it aims to...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 19EDITORIAL: Issues should dominate as campaigns kick-offNigerians expect the presidential candidates to come up with governance frameworks that would checkmate the unabashed looting of the country’s oil resources. The post EDITORIAL: Issues should dominate as campaigns kick-off appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 19Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 19, 2026The dollar-to-naira exchange rate opened the new trading week on Monday, October 19, 2026, with the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate around ₦1,333.54 per dollar, according to available exchange-rate data. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 19, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 19Pipeline Explosion : Eleme Monarch Issues Ultimatum To Oil CompanyFollowing a pipeline explosion, an Eleme Monarch has issued an ultimatum to an oil company. This indicates a local authority's strong reaction to an industrial incident.thetidenewsonline.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Oyetola Presents Gazetted NPERA Act , Logo – Reaffirms Commitment To Port ReformsOyetola has presented the gazetted NPERA Act and its logo, reaffirming commitment to port reforms. This signifies a governmental step towards improving port infrastructure and operations.thetidenewsonline.com · Nigeria
DisasterOct 19Worker dies after falling from 12th floor of construction site in Nyali , MombasaA worker has died after falling from the 12th floor of a construction site in Nyali, Mombasa. This incident highlights safety concerns at construction sites.the-star.co.ke · Kenya
WorldOct 19IMF official warns of exacerbated food insecurity in sub - Saharan AfricaAn IMF official has warned that food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to worsen. This matters due to the significant humanitarian and economic impact on the region.chinanationalnews.com · China
PoliticsOct 19Kenya - Russia jobs row puts legal recruitment under scrutinyA dispute between Kenya and Russia over jobs has brought legal recruitment practices under examination. This highlights tensions and potential issues in international labor relations.the-star.co.ke · Kenya
BusinessOct 19LCFE bets on Commodities Exchange for transparent petroleum pricing, market efficiencyBy Peter Egwuatu  The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) is positioning organised commodities trading as a strategic instrument for promoting transparent petroleum pricing, strengthening competition and improving investment decisions in Nigeria’s evolving downstream petroleum market. Following its recent licence from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to facilitate the trading and […] The post LCFE bets on Commodities Exchange for transparent petroleum pricing, market efficiency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19Electricity: Geometric Power puts Aba ahead of Nigerian citiesBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief For decades, unreliable electricity supply has undermined Nigeria’s industrial growth, forcing businesses to close, driving up production costs and making life increasingly difficult for households. From textile mills in Kaduna, Kano, Lagos and Onitsha to vehicle assembly plants, tyre factories and footwear manufacturers, several once-thriving industries have struggled or […] The post Electricity: Geometric Power puts Aba ahead of Nigerian cities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19FG turns to bonds to tackle N6trn debtWith the Federal Government’s debts to power generation companies hitting the N6 trillion mark at the end of 2025, the government has gone to the bond market to raise funds to make up for its inability to fund electricity subsidies from the national budget. NERC, in its 2025 industry report, put the Federal Government’s gross […] The post FG turns to bonds to tackle N6trn debt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel 40 years after plane crash death . Here whySouth Africa and Mozambique plan to commemorate Samora Machel's death in a plane crash 40 years ago. This event highlights the historical significance of the former leader.gazettextra.com · United States
PoliticsOct 19South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel 40 years after plane crash death . Here whySouth Africa and Mozambique plan to commemorate Samora Machel's death in a plane crash 40 years ago. This event highlights the historical significance of the former leader.cecildaily.com · United States
Sci & TechOct 19Africa : COP17 - the World Has a Plan to Save Nature . Is It Working ? This article discusses COP17 in Africa, focusing on a global plan to save nature and evaluating its effectiveness. It addresses international efforts to tackle environmental challenges.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BusinessOct 19Nigeria Has Not Decided How to Regulate Chinese Businesses . Who Will Decide ? Nigeria has not yet finalized its approach to regulating Chinese businesses within its borders, raising questions about future policy decisions. This indicates an unresolved matter concerning international business relations and economic policy.allafrica.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Nigeria : Peter Obi Media Office Faults Shettima Over Remarks On Its Presidential CandidateThe media office of Peter Obi criticized Shettima for remarks made about its presidential candidate in Nigeria. This highlights ongoing political disagreements during the election season.allafrica.com · Nigeria
WorldOct 19IMF official warns of exacerbated food insecurity in sub - Saharan AfricaAn IMF official has warned of increasing food insecurity across sub-Saharan Africa. This highlights a significant and worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.newyorkstatesman.com · United States
PoliticsOct 19Nigeria : Gombe PDP , APC Trade Words Over Attack On Pantami Campaign OfficePolitical parties in Gombe, Nigeria, are engaged in a dispute following an attack on a campaign office. This indicates heightened political tensions and potential for conflict in the region.allafrica.com · Nigeria
WorldOct 19IMF official warns of exacerbated food insecurity in sub - Saharan AfricaAn IMF official has issued a warning regarding worsening food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. This issue signifies a significant humanitarian and economic challenge for the region.thailandnews.net · Thailand
ConflictBreakingOct 19Sudan : Drone Strikes Kill Civilians in Darfur and Kordofan As Attacks Target Eastern Sudanallafrica.com · Nigeria
BusinessOct 19DisCos’ revenue rises 450% as debt profile hits N700bnSupply grows by 4.8% Available plant capacity falls by 41% 13 years of privatisation yield little results FG turns to bonds to tackle N6trn debt Power supply has improved, Power Minister insists Consumers, experts react Revenue collected by Nigeria’s electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) rose by about 450 per cent in eight years, from N218.16 billion […] The post DisCos’ revenue rises 450% as debt profile hits N700bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19Despite inflation trend down, stocks sustain losses amid selling pressureThe Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX dropped further Week-on-Week, WoW, amid selling pressure across sectors despite the fourth consecutive month of decline in headline inflation rate for the month of September 2026. Specifically, the NGX market capitalisation, which represents the total value of equities listed on the Exchange, dropped to N260.725 trillion last Friday from N161.260 […] The post Despite inflation trend down, stocks sustain losses amid selling pressure appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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