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NESG chair calls for urgent action to consolidate reforms, drive inclusive growth

Awwal Owolabi 7 October 2025 0

Olaniyi Yusuf, chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has called for deliberate steps to consolidate Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and accelerate inclusive growth. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#31) in Abuja, Yusuf said recent

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UAC finalizes acquisition of CHI Limited from Coca-Cola

Awwal Owolabi 4 October 2025 0

UAC of Nigeria Plc (UAC) has officially completed the acquisition of CHI Limited, the Nigerian food and beverage giant best known for Chivita and Hollandia, from The Coca-Cola Company. The company confirmed the completion of the deal in a statement issued on Friday by Ayomipo Wey, its company secretary. According to the statement, the acquisition […]

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Oyedele: Over 90% of informal workers can’t afford taxes

Promise Eze 4 October 2025 0

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has reiterated that more than 90 percent of Nigeria’s informal sector operators lack the capacity to pay taxes. Speaking at a roundtable with journalists, influencers and public analysts on Friday, he rejected narratives that government revenue is simply locked away in the informal […]

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Ebele Iyiegbu: Why Ahava Conference is more than a networking event

Vincent Afolabi 2 October 2025 0

Ebele Iyiegbu, convener of the Ahava Business Conference UK 2025, says this year’s gathering will equip entrepreneurs and leaders with “real tools, real connections and real results” needed to thrive in today’s economy. Set to hold on October 4 at Hilton London Olympia, the event is themed “Empowered for Impact.” It will bring together entrepreneurs, […]

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INTERVIEW: Why non-interest banking is gaining ground in inflation-hit Nigeria, by Akinlabi Adegoke

Awwal Owolabi 2 October 2025 0

Akinlabi Adegoke, Chief Digital Officer at Lotus Bank, reflects on the shifts reshaping Nigeria’s financial services sector — from subsidy removal and naira devaluation to the growing demand for simpler, fairer banking models. In this interview with Daily Times’ Awwal Owolabi, he discusses the rise of non-interest banking, the balance between stability and innovation, and

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Cardoso set for CBN inaugural lecture at LBS on Friday

Awwal Owolabi 2 October 2025 0

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will on Friday take the stage at Lagos Business School (LBS) to deliver the first-ever edition of the CBN Governor’s Lecture Series. The lecture, titled “Next Generation Leadership in Monetary Policy & Nation Building,” is part of a fresh platform the apex bank says will […]

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Dangote group to reabsorb sacked refinery workers after peace meeting

Promise Eze 1 October 2025 0

The Dangote Group has agreed to redeploy workers recently sacked by its subsidiary, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following a series of reconciliation meetings brokered by the federal government. The ministry of labour and employment announced the resolution in a statement on Wednesday. It followed two days of talks involving Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group; […]

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Nigeria at 65: From Oil Reliance to Trillion-Dollar Economy Ambition

Motolani Oseni 1 October 2025 0

Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria’s economic journey tells a story of promise, pitfalls, and persistent ambition. From the discovery of oil that turned the country into a monolithic economy heavily dependent on crude exports, to decades of fluctuating revenues and failed attempts at diversification, successive governments have struggled to steer the nation

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Report: African airlines lead global air cargo growth in August

Promise Eze 30 September 2025 0

African airlines recorded the strongest air cargo demand growth worldwide in August 2025, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Naira Metrics report. The region posted an 11% year-on-year increase in demand, the highest among all regions, while capacity also rose by 12.3% over the same period. Globally, air cargo demand […]

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Obi Cubana, Grace Ofure to headline Ahava UK 2025 business summit in London

Vincent Afolabi 29 September 2025 0

Business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from across sectors will gather in London on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the Ahava Business Conference UK, an event designed to spotlight growth, finance and entrepreneurship. Themed “Empowered for Impact”, this year’s edition will highlight how Nigerian resilience and enterprise are shaping global conversations on business

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Dangote refinery accuses PENGASSAN of weaponising hardship with strike

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The Dangote refinery has criticised the nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accusing the union of weaponising hardship against Nigerians. On Saturday, PENGASSAN directed its members to embark on an immediate nationwide strike following the dismissal of “over 800 workers” by the refinery. In a

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FG meets Dangote refinery over PENGASSAN concerns

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The federal government has met with representatives of the Dangote refinery following concerns raised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement on Sunday, Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations at the ministry of finance, said the meeting was convened by the sub-committee on the crude […]

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PENGASSAN cut-off crude oil, gas supply to Dangote refinery

Promise Eze 27 September 2025 0

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its branches to halt crude oil and gas supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery over alleged anti-labour practices. The union, in a letter dated September 26 and signed by its General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa, accused the refinery of unlawfully sacking its members […]

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BUA chairman says naira may appreciate between ₦1,300/$ before year-end

Promise Eze 26 September 2025 0

Abdul Samad Rabiu, BUA Group Chairman, has predicted that the naira could strengthen to between ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 per US dollar by the end of 2025. Speaking after a strategic meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Villa on Wednesday, Rabiu linked the anticipated gains to bold fiscal reforms, improved market confidence, and […]

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BAGAIA, IAC ink Sign MoU on Aircraft Accident Investigation at ICAO Assembly

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 26 September 2025 0

In a landmark development for global aviation safety, the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) and the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Montreal, Canada, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly held on September 25 to October 4, 2025. The agreement, which is the first of its kind […]

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Equities Market Rebounds as ASI Adds 0.31%, Investors Gain N279bn

temitope adebayo 26 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed positively on Thursday, reversing losses from the previous session as the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.31 per cent to settle at 141,149.04 points. The rally lifted year-to-date returns to 37.14 per cent from 36.72 per cent previously, while market capitalisation added N279.37 billion to close at N89.34 trillion. The upturn […]

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MTN Unveils Pan-African Media Innovation Programme to Strengthen Journalism

Motolani Oseni 26 September 2025 0

MTN Group has launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a continent-wide initiative aimed at equipping journalists and editors with the tools, skills, and networks to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital era. The launch, held on Friday, 12 September 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, marks the expansion of the successful Nigerian edition of MIP […]

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Stanbic IBTC Launches InvestBeta Season 2, Offers N2m Investment Prizes

temitope adebayo 26 September 2025 0

Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has launched Season 2 of its financial literacy game show, InvestBeta, with the premiere episode now streaming on the Stanbic IBTC Group’s official YouTube channel. The second season kicked off with heightened excitement as three contestants battled through three competitive rounds, rapid questions,

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Nigeria Backs China’s Global Governance Plan, Targets $22bn Trade Growth

temitope adebayo 26 September 2025 0

Nigeria has endorsed China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), tying the move to accelerating economic opportunities, trade expansion, and infrastructure financing critical to Africa’s largest economy. The endorsement, delivered in Abuja by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,

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NASENI Pushes Research Commercialisation as Catalyst for Nigeria’s Growth

Motolani Oseni 26 September 2025 0

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has reiterated that the commercialisation of research and innovation remains critical to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential. Speaking at the North-Central Sensitisation Programme on the NASENI Research