By Grace Alegba Anglia International Services Ltd., a non-oil pre-shipment inspection company, has called for improved rail infrastructure to enable faster and cheaper movement of agricultural produce. Executive Director of the firm, Mr Stephen Dawodu, made the call during a virtual interview with newsmen in Lagos, while discussing the company’sContinue Reading
Dividend By Grace Alegba Lagos, Jan. 12, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has declared a second liquidation dividend of N24.3 billion for depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Ltd., following continued recovery of the bank’s assets. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hadContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has established Nigeria House, Davos, ahead of the 56th Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 to showcase Nigeria’s economic reforms and attract investors. The WEF 2026 meeting is scheduled to hold from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23 in Davos, Switzerland. This is contained inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged indigenous companies to invest in life-impacting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in their host communities for mutual benefit. Wike gave the advice on Friday in Port Harcourt while inaugurating the Corporate Office of Giolee Global Resource Ltd,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, the Chairperson of Wood Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), says 2026 will be a turning point for Nigeria’s wood and furniture manufacturing sector following Federal Government’s ban on export of raw wood. Oyewole said this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has begun procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travelers. NCS`s Comptroller-General(C-G), Bashir Adeniyi, made the announcement on Wednesday in a statement by the service`s spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, published on allContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market on Wednesday sustained its bullish sentiment, adding N409 billion to investors’ portfolios, according to figures from the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. The positive performance was driven by renewed investor interest in Okomu Oil, Union Dicon Salt, Seplat, NCR Nigeria, Mc Nicholas and 30 otherContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Universal Insurance Plc has outlined plans to focus on digital innovation, product expansion and stronger partnerships in 2026 as part of efforts to enhance its revenue base. The Managing Director of Universal Insurance, Dr Japhet Duru, disclosed this during the firm’s 2026 Annual Thanksgiving and PrayerContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Nigeria’s economy is stabilising but remains fragile, requiring sustained reforms to unlock its full potential, says Dr Yemi Kale, Afreximbank’s Chief Economist. Kale spoke on Tuesday at the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 hybrid event organised by FirstBank in Lagos. The event was themed ‘The Great Calibration: MasteringContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, says Nigeria is entering 2026 with stronger economic momentum as reforms begin to stabilise markets, lift investor confidence and unlock new growth opportunities. Alebiosu spoke on Tuesday at the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, a hybridContinue Reading
