3 d. ago Nigeria’s pharma sector sees growing investment, but local manufacturing lags

Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector is recording growing investor interest and commitments, but local manufacturing continues to lag, leaving the country heavily read more Nigeria’s pharma sector sees growing investment, but local manufacturing lags

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3 d. ago PHOTOS: Distillers, NLC, TUC protest ban on sachet alcohol at NAFDAC office

Distillers, NLC, and TUC protest NAFDAC’s ban on sachet alcohol in Lagos, citing potential job losses and economic impact on local manufacturers. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-distillers-nlc-tuc-protest-ban-on-sachet-alcohol-at-nafdac-office/

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3 d. ago Construction industry showing recovery, targeting measured growth in 2026

Stakeholders in the built and construction industry have described 2025 as a period of recovery and resilience for the sector, read more Construction industry showing recovery, targeting measured growth in 2026

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5 d. ago Minister asks ECN, REA to boost local production of power equipment

Nigeria’s Power Minister urges agencies to collaborate on boosting local power equipment production to cut imports and drive economic growth in the sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-asks-ecn-rea-to-boost-local-production-of-power-equipment/

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6 d. ago Shema Inaugurated As Chairman Nigerian Shippers’ Council Board

Ex-governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has been inaugurated as the chairman of the Board of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said the ministry is undertaking comprehensive reforms to reposition the sector as a vital pillar of economic growth and national development. […]

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9 d. ago Nigerian Performing Instrumentalists Unite For Progress, Impact

The ever-dynamic music industry is poised for transformation and growth. Different players in the sector are positioning themselves to reap the benefits of the creative economy. One of the players, the Nigeria Performing Musical Instrumentalists Association (NIPMIA), is forging out to achieve professional excellence. According to its pioneer chairman, James John, NIPMIA is made up […]

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1 week ago Regulatory Certainty, Stablecoins Crucial To Nigeria’s Fintech Fortunes in 2026 – Group

President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), Mela Claude Ake, has said that Nigeria’s fintech fortunes in 2026 will depend mainly on regulatory certainty and the rapid adoption of stablecoins. Speaking with LEADERSHIP, Ake said, though, that the sector’s explosive growth in 2025 was born of necessity: inflationary pressures, forex scarcity, […]

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2 w. ago BlueCore acquires Axxela, signals confidence in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure

A major Nigerian gas infrastructure firm has shifted to local institutional ownership in a deal strengthening investor confidence. read more BlueCore acquires Axxela, signals confidence in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure

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2 w. ago Tinubu lauds NGX N100tn milestone, urges Nigerians to invest

President Tinubu praises the NGX N100tn milestone, citing it as a sign of Nigeria’s new economic reality and urging citizens to invest in the local economy Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-lauds-ngx-n100tn-milestone-urges-nigerians-to-invest/

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2 w. ago NUPRC, NMDPRA partner to boost sector efficiency, attract investment

Nigeria’s NUPRC and NMDPRA partner to enhance regulatory efficiency, attract investment, and drive long-term growth in the Nigerian oil sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-nmdpra-partner-to-boost-sector-efficiency-attract-investment/

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2 w. ago CBN banks on growth, disinflation to lock in financial sector reform gains

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is anchoring its confidence in the sustainability of recent financial sector reforms on stronger read more CBN banks on growth, disinflation to lock in financial sector reform gains

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2 w. ago Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026

Nigeria’s banking sector is expected to record stronger loan growth and more resilient earnings in 2026, driven largely by recent read more Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026

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3 w. ago Solar dominates Africa’s energy investments, but millions remain in dark

Africa’s renewable energy sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with solar power attracting more than half of clean energy investments on read more Solar dominates Africa’s energy investments, but millions remain in dark

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3 w. ago Kano approves ₦6.9bn projects, reviews PPP framework to boost private sector growth

The Kano State Government has intensified its push for private sector–driven growth with the approval of a reviewed Public-Private Partnership read more Kano approves ₦6.9bn projects, reviews PPP framework to boost private sector growth

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3 w. ago Structural risks seen threatening Nigeria’s manufacturing growth in 2026

CPPE says risks must be addressed to drive competitiveness Nigeria’s structural risks are seen threatening manufacturing growth in 2026 as read more Structural risks seen threatening Nigeria’s manufacturing growth in 2026

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3 w. ago Real estate in 2025: Rapid growth overshadowed by housing deficit, demolition

The outgoing year, 2025, can best be described as a watershed or a defining moment for the real estate sector read more Real estate in 2025: Rapid growth overshadowed by housing deficit, demolition

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3 w. ago CBN projects economy to grow by 4.49% in 2026 on reform gains

Nigeria’s economy is projected to expand by 4.49 per cent in 2026, reflecting sustained gains from ongoing reforms, stronger private sector. read more CBN projects economy to grow by 4.49% in 2026 on reform gains

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4 w. ago Equities Market Bullish Momentum To Carry Into Final Trading Days Of 2025

The Nigerian equities market is expected to maintain its bullish momentum into the final trading days of 2025, driven by sustained investor optimism and portfolio repositioning ahead of the new year. The local bourse closed the pre-Christmas trading week on a confident footing, riding a wave of festive optimism and sustained risk-on sentiment. Investor appetite […]

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