$1trn economy: NACCIMA woos Chinese investors to boost industrialisation
By Yinka Kolawole The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the third edition of its Business and Investment Forum in Guangzhou, China, as part of efforts to attract sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI) and support the Federal Government’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The forum, […]
VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Farmers, food entrepreneurs brainstorm for sector growth
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor Nigeria’s agriculture and food sector is set for a major insight sharing on the performance of the sector and way forward at the upcoming Vanguard Economic Discourse. The 2026 edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse is scheduled to hold this week, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos […]
No ban on airtime, data credit — FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria. The statement comes few days after MTN Nigeria said it was suspending its airtime and data credit advance service, popularly known as “Xtratime” in compliance with the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional (DEON) consumer […]
NB warns continued instability could lead to FX risk, higher inflation
…Rebounds to profitability By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Breweries, NB Plc, has warned that the continued global instability could lead to Foreign Exchange, FX, risks, supply issues and higher inflation in Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen on the performance of the company for the financial year 2025, at its pre-Annual General Meeting, AGM, in Lagos, Managing Director/Chief […]
NGX expands trading window to 7hrs
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has expanded its trading window to seven hours (9:00am to 4:00pm) WAT, effective from Monday, 27 April 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Previously, the market opens for four hours and thirty minutes, opening by 9:30am and closing 2:00pm. Approved by […]
NIMASA gets approval to disburse CVFF
By Godwin Oritse & Cynthia Alo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to commence disbursement of the long-awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) following presidential approval. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Thursday, during the commissioning of the NIMASA–UNILAG Institute of Maritime Studies building at the University […]
