AAAN partners Red & Yellow Creative School of Business on talent gap
The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has entered into a strategic training partnership with the Red & Yellow…
One plant, two continents: The Dangote effect on global fuel trade vs domestic supply paradox
Africa’s largest refinery runs strong, processing and exporting fuel to West Africa and Europe. Yet nearby, Nigeria’s state refineries lie…
H1, 2026: Manufacturing remains uncompetitive, despite N1.17trn VAT contribution in 2025
•CPPE demands deeper reforms •Why sector will remain uncompetitive —MAN•Without urgent power sector reforms no industrialisation can be achieved —LCCI…
When reliable electricity arrives, what really changes? lessons from a rural community in Ondo
For years, the conversation around rural electrification in Nigeria has focused on access: how many communities have been connected and…
IMAN laments losses, exclusion from National Single Window
•No formal communication from importers —NSW Members of the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) had lamented their exclusion from the…
How importation, high interest rates stall growth of small industries in Nigeria —Experts
An industrialist and manufacturer in the agricultural sector, Tertsegh Tor, has said it is more profitable to import goods than to…
NRS reaffirms commitment to voluntary tax compliance one year after landmark reforms
THE Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering voluntary tax compliance, exactly one year after the rollout…
Manufacturing leads Q1 VAT surge on improved tax administration —NBS
NIGERIA’S Value Added Tax (VAT) collections recorded robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, reaching ₦2.42 trillion, with the…
Tax firm highlights five key transactions subject to withholding tax
TAX advisory and advocacy firm, Tax Insights Nigeria, has identified five major transactions that attract Withholding Tax (WHT) under the…
Exempt informal operators require tax certificates under presumptive tax regime, experts warn
TAX experts have advised small traders, artisans, farmers and other informal sector operators exempted under Nigeria’s new Presumptive Tax Regulations,…
Ghana Revenue Authority extends CIT, PIT, VAT deadlines over Accra flooding
THE Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has granted temporary relief to taxpayers impacted by the devastating floods that have ravaged parts…
Private sector unveils gender programme to unlock $22.9bn annual economic growth
Nigeria’s private sector has launched an ambitious gender inclusion initiative aimed at unlocking an estimated $22.9 billion in additional annual…
LAMATA, CCECC partner on railway training centre as Lagos expands rail network to 11 lines
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has signed an agreement with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to establish…
FIRST E&P backs next generation of Nigerian innovators, entrepreneurs at Olympiad Finale
FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), a leading integrated independent exploration and production company with full-cycle upstream delivery…
FG targets 13,000 homes, businesses for 12MW solar mini-grids in Rivers
No fewer than 13,000 homes and businesses are to benefit from the development of 12MW solar mini-grids in Rivers State, …
Nigeria’s energy deficit pushes businesses toward solar, storage investment
Rising energy costs and an unreliable electricity supply have pushed Nigerian businesses past the point of patience. Across the country,…
MeCure Industries seeks N50bn capital raise as profit jumps 177%
MeCure Industries Plc has proposed increasing its capital-raising programme to N50 billion from N30 billion as the pharmaceutical manufacturer accelerates…
IMF projects higher prices for essentials in Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigerians will face higher prices for essential goods in 2026, warning that
Nestlé Nigeria, ASIF pledge support for youth entrepreneurship
Nestlé Nigeria and Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) have reaffirmed their existing eight-year partnership to advance youth entrepreneurship and empowerment…
Investiture: ICAN Ibadan inaugurates Salome Ajayi as 26th Chairman
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ibadan and District Society, has inaugurated Salome Olabimpe Ajayi as its 26th…
