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FG maps 500,000 MSMEs to drive industrial growth, competitiveness

…Disburses over N600bn through BoI to support business By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has captured more than 500,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in a national database as part of efforts to strengthen industrial development, improve policy planning and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global trade. This is even as over N600 billion has […]
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E-invoicing: NRS sets July 31 deadline for compliance

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has set July 31, 2026, as the deadline for all large taxpayers to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS). This follows a public notice issued by the NRS on February 17, 2026, on the implementation timeline and the mandatory adoption of the national e-invoicing […]

FGN bonds attract N1.74trn, records   45% oversubscription

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in July 2026 was oversubscribed by 45 percent, or N540 billion, attracting total subscriptions of N1.74 trillion against the N1.2 trillion offered by the Debt Management Office (DMO). This reflects strong investor demand for Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) debt instruments. According to the July […]

NIMASA reviews ship-port security protocols

By Godwin Oritse In a bid to strengthen security at Nigerian ports, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced a review of security protocols governing interactions between ships and port facilities. In a notice issued to all maritime security stakeholders, NIMASA stated that all vessels are required to submit their Security-Related Pre-Arrival Information […]

Dangote Refinery ramps up fuel exports as crude shortages, forex squeeze bite

By UdemeAkpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has significantly increased exports of refined petroleum products as inadequate domestic crude oil supply and persistent foreign exchange constraints continue to hamper its operations. This comes as rising global crude oil prices are expected to increase feedstock costs for the 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery, although stronger prices for refined petroleum […]

FG pays N330bn to GenCos, issues N729bn bonds to investors

By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government  yesterday said it has paid about N333 billion to eight electricity generation companies (GenCos) under its power sector debt settlement programme, and launched a second N729 billion bond issuance aimed at clearing more legacy debts and restoring liquidity in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Speaking at an investors’ […]

Banks must earn public trust — Oyedele

Says recapitalisation will strengthen resilience NDIC vows to protect depositors By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, yesterday urged regulators and operators in the banking sector to strengthen public confidence to support a resilient economy. Speaking at the 2026 International Association of Deposit Insurers […]

Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — Report

By 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 […]

FCMB introduces ‘book now, fly later’, offering up to N10m for air travel

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and 247 Travels have launched ‘Book Now, Fly Later’, a financing programme that allows eligible customers to borrow up to ¦ 10 million for international flight tickets and repay over three to nine months. The programme is designed to help Nigerians spread travel costs for business, education, healthcare, tourism, and family […]

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