https://newsstand.ng/category/business Curated Business Nigerian news aggregation, breaking stories, and editorial coverage. en-ng Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:05:35 GMT https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-churches-in-nigeria-should-remain-non-partisan-tin7ek https://newsstand.ng/news/2027-churches-in-nigeria-should-remain-non-partisan-tin7ek Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:14:37 GMT “The Church must remain non-partisan but never indifferent to justice, truth and good governance. We must educate consciences rather than dictate political choices" Business https://newsstand.ng/news/fidson-healthcares-nine-month-profit-jumps-47-as-fx-pressure-eases-tm5tkv https://newsstand.ng/news/fidson-healthcares-nine-month-profit-jumps-47-as-fx-pressure-eases-tm5tkv Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:42:10 GMT Fidson Healthcare Plc grew its nine-month net profit by 47.2 percent to N11.74 billion in 2026, outpacing 21 percent revenue Business https://newsstand.ng/news/abbey-banks-profit-rises-56-to-n2-26bn-on-earnings-surge-3uxkdl https://newsstand.ng/news/abbey-banks-profit-rises-56-to-n2-26bn-on-earnings-surge-3uxkdl Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:40:25 GMT Abbey Bank Plc profit after tax increased by 55.9 percent to N2.26 billion in the nine months ended September 2026, Business https://newsstand.ng/news/manufacturers-raise-alarm-over-n1-35trn-alternative-power-costs-18935-job-meljql https://newsstand.ng/news/manufacturers-raise-alarm-over-n1-35trn-alternative-power-costs-18935-job-meljql Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:26:08 GMT “Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.87 per cent in 2025, up from 3.38 per cent in 2024, while headline inflation declined and the foreign exchange market became more stable" Business https://newsstand.ng/news/pau-alumni-urged-to-deepen-collaboration-empower-youths-the-guardian-nige-5dl1kb https://newsstand.ng/news/pau-alumni-urged-to-deepen-collaboration-empower-youths-the-guardian-nige-5dl1kb Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT PAU alumni urged to deepen collaboration, empower youths The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/indrive-courier-handle-86-per-cent-of-nigerian-smbs-monthly-orders-the-gu-bgi2e0 https://newsstand.ng/news/indrive-courier-handle-86-per-cent-of-nigerian-smbs-monthly-orders-the-gu-bgi2e0 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:36:42 GMT inDrive courier handle 86 per cent of Nigerian SMBs’ monthly orders The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/yilwatda-mutfwang-tompolo-rally-for-tinubus-re-election-the-guardian-nige-cwunfu https://newsstand.ng/news/yilwatda-mutfwang-tompolo-rally-for-tinubus-re-election-the-guardian-nige-cwunfu Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:31:37 GMT Yilwatda, Mutfwang, Tompolo rally for Tinubu’s re-election The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/nuee-threatens-to-withdraw-service-over-alleged-torture-of-benue-jed-staf-zes8vv https://newsstand.ng/news/nuee-threatens-to-withdraw-service-over-alleged-torture-of-benue-jed-staf-zes8vv Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:27:26 GMT NUEE threatens to withdraw service over alleged torture of Benue JED staff The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/workers-rights-welfare-to-take-centre-stage-at-lawan-confab-the-guardian-5fi80p https://newsstand.ng/news/workers-rights-welfare-to-take-centre-stage-at-lawan-confab-the-guardian-5fi80p Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:27:25 GMT Workers’ rights, welfare to take centre stage at LAWAN confab The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/dockworkers-threaten-to-shutdown-ports-nationwide-the-guardian-nigeria-ne-0pgxrm https://newsstand.ng/news/dockworkers-threaten-to-shutdown-ports-nationwide-the-guardian-nigeria-ne-0pgxrm Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:20:34 GMT Dockworkers threaten to shutdown ports nationwide The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/dlm-asset-management-earns-a-rating-posts-269-fum-growth-the-guardian-nig-n3p4md https://newsstand.ng/news/dlm-asset-management-earns-a-rating-posts-269-fum-growth-the-guardian-nig-n3p4md Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:15:45 GMT DLM Asset Management earns ‘A’ rating, posts 269% FUM growth The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/swan-seeks-stronger-industry-collaboration-to-curb-illicit-alcohol-trade-h3spl7 https://newsstand.ng/news/swan-seeks-stronger-industry-collaboration-to-curb-illicit-alcohol-trade-h3spl7 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:15:33 GMT SWAN seeks stronger industry collaboration to curb illicit alcohol trade The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/cancer-centre-raises-concern-over-deaths-of-nigerians-under-50-the-guardi-4i2ui6 https://newsstand.ng/news/cancer-centre-raises-concern-over-deaths-of-nigerians-under-50-the-guardi-4i2ui6 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:15:25 GMT Cancer centre raises concern over deaths of Nigerians under 50 The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/beautiful-quotes-of-a-lifetime-the-guardian-nigeria-news-89n26c https://newsstand.ng/news/beautiful-quotes-of-a-lifetime-the-guardian-nigeria-news-89n26c Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:15:24 GMT Beautiful quotes of a lifetime The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/nnpcl-to-commence-oil-exploration-in-borno-the-guardian-nigeria-news-pv4fv9 https://newsstand.ng/news/nnpcl-to-commence-oil-exploration-in-borno-the-guardian-nigeria-news-pv4fv9 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:13:28 GMT NNPCL to commence oil exploration in Borno The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/the-jollof-index-a-survivors-guide-to-nigerias-beautiful-gpznxb https://newsstand.ng/news/the-jollof-index-a-survivors-guide-to-nigerias-beautiful-gpznxb Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:05:20 GMT Wallahi, if you want to understand Nigeria in 2026, don’t read the budget speech. Don’t listen to the economists on Arise TV with their graphs and their... Business https://newsstand.ng/news/when-will-northern-nigeria-wake-up-5cfdom https://newsstand.ng/news/when-will-northern-nigeria-wake-up-5cfdom Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:55:35 GMT There is a tragic irony that haunts the history of Northern Nigeria. It is a cycle defined not by a lack of intelligence or resilience, but by a chronic,... Business https://newsstand.ng/news/yuletide-travellers-face-200-airfare-hike-as-ticket-demand-surges-s7wh24 https://newsstand.ng/news/yuletide-travellers-face-200-airfare-hike-as-ticket-demand-surges-s7wh24 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:50:31 GMT …one-way ticket nears N400,000 For millions of Nigerians travelling to the South-East for the annual Yuletide pilgrimage, home is more Business https://newsstand.ng/news/manufacturers-face-fresh-squeeze-on-rising-diesel-prices-f3ba7f https://newsstand.ng/news/manufacturers-face-fresh-squeeze-on-rising-diesel-prices-f3ba7f Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:15:18 GMT …hits N1,840 Nigerian manufacturers face another jump in energy costs after Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its gantry price for diesel Business https://newsstand.ng/news/creators-to-compete-for-contracts-paying-n200000-monthly-v0bm2y https://newsstand.ng/news/creators-to-compete-for-contracts-paying-n200000-monthly-v0bm2y Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:10:44 GMT Photographers, videographers and other creatives in Delta State will compete for contracts paying up to N200,000 monthly at an event in Asaba. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/nmdpra-gas-code-to-widen-pipeline-access-for-shippers-9zwqt4 https://newsstand.ng/news/nmdpra-gas-code-to-widen-pipeline-access-for-shippers-9zwqt4 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:13:02 GMT The NMDPRA says its newly launched revised gas transportation code will improve pipeline access for shippers and reduce avoidable losses in Nigeria. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/npa-partners-antwerp-bruges-on-port-benchmarking-390eo8 https://newsstand.ng/news/npa-partners-antwerp-bruges-on-port-benchmarking-390eo8 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:10:04 GMT The Nigerian Ports Authority has announced a collaboration with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to develop a port performance benchmarking framework. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/terminal-urges-timely-cargo-clearance-to-cut-port-costs-49bjl1 https://newsstand.ng/news/terminal-urges-timely-cargo-clearance-to-cut-port-costs-49bjl1 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:08:08 GMT A terminal operator has said timely cargo clearance is critical to reducing operational costs, minimising demurrage charges and preventing delays for impor Business https://newsstand.ng/news/court-rejects-deltas-5-consumption-tax-on-vat-transactions-1jtya7 https://newsstand.ng/news/court-rejects-deltas-5-consumption-tax-on-vat-transactions-1jtya7 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:02:32 GMT A Federal High Court has nullified Delta State's 5% consumption tax on transactions already covered by the federal Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/keeping-oyos-sugar-dream-alive-mtdx53 https://newsstand.ng/news/keeping-oyos-sugar-dream-alive-mtdx53 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:53:13 GMT Read about the persistence of Chief Olusola Adepoju in building the Iseyin sugar factory, a project saved from collapse and now on the verge of operation. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/lcci-seeks-incentives-to-drive-clean-energy-adoption-xi24q6 https://newsstand.ng/news/lcci-seeks-incentives-to-drive-clean-energy-adoption-xi24q6 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:45:15 GMT The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the FG to introduce tax incentives and affordable financing to help SMEs adopt cleaner energy sources. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-may-miss-3mbpd-oil-production-target-petan-1cyyf0 https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-may-miss-3mbpd-oil-production-target-petan-1cyyf0 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:45:13 GMT The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria warns that Nigeria may miss its 3mbpd oil production target due to equipment, funding and skills shortages. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/apapa-access-road-overloaded-with-7000-trucks-daily-npa-1xor1o https://newsstand.ng/news/apapa-access-road-overloaded-with-7000-trucks-daily-npa-1xor1o Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:16:18 GMT The Nigerian Ports Authority says the Apapa access road, designed for 2,400 trucks, is overloaded with over 7,000 trucks daily, causing major congestion. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/terrorism-now-driven-by-economic-interests-not-ideology-fg-nwf0en https://newsstand.ng/news/terrorism-now-driven-by-economic-interests-not-ideology-fg-nwf0en Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:04:10 GMT The Federal Government says terrorism in Nigeria, especially the North-West, is now driven by economic interests rather than ideology, says an official. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/audited-queried-forgotten-nigerias-billion-naira-audit-circus-unoato https://newsstand.ng/news/audited-queried-forgotten-nigerias-billion-naira-audit-circus-unoato Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:01:06 GMT Nigeria's audit reports repeatedly flag agencies like NNPCL and CBN for billions in unaccounted funds, but queries are often ignored with no recovery. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/lilypond-customs-processes-752m-exports-in-q3-cefmz3 https://newsstand.ng/news/lilypond-customs-processes-752m-exports-in-q3-cefmz3 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:27 GMT The Nigerian Customs Service, Lilypond Export Command, recorded a total export value of $752m in the third quarter of 2026, a 22.14% increase from 2025. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/flutterwave-sme-growth-fund-seed06 https://newsstand.ng/news/flutterwave-sme-growth-fund-seed06 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:07:04 GMT Africa's leading payments technology powerhouse unveils a dedicated financing initiative and zero-fee digital settlement tools. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/your-husband-s-money-is-not-your-money-nigerian-lady-speaks-on-financial-aen1rg https://newsstand.ng/news/your-husband-s-money-is-not-your-money-nigerian-lady-speaks-on-financial-aen1rg Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:28:39 GMT A woman has shared her views on marriage and financial Business https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-begins-2027-budget-process-targets-submission-before-year-end-the-t788dz https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-begins-2027-budget-process-targets-submission-before-year-end-the-t788dz Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:02 GMT Nigeria begins 2027 budget process, targets submission before year-end The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/renewed-hope-agenda-archives-the-guardian-nigeria-news-d531fq https://newsstand.ng/news/renewed-hope-agenda-archives-the-guardian-nigeria-news-d531fq Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:08:24 GMT Renewed Hope Agenda Archives The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/cbn-monetary-policy-outlook-q3-seed03 https://newsstand.ng/news/cbn-monetary-policy-outlook-q3-seed03 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:07:04 GMT Key indicators show steady stabilization across foreign exchange markets. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/ngx-stocks-shed-n718-95-billion-in-midweek-bearish-run-as-asi-dips-1107-p-lomsi5 https://newsstand.ng/news/ngx-stocks-shed-n718-95-billion-in-midweek-bearish-run-as-asi-dips-1107-p-lomsi5 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:50:17 GMT The Nigerian equities market reversed recent gains on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, erasing N718.95 billion in equity market value. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/latest-news-today-on-adc-the-guardian-nigeria-news-psq3dh https://newsstand.ng/news/latest-news-today-on-adc-the-guardian-nigeria-news-psq3dh Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:24:02 GMT Latest news today on ADC The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/botswana-seeks-dangote-supply-deal-to-shield-against-fuel-shocks-ymz6v0 https://newsstand.ng/news/botswana-seeks-dangote-supply-deal-to-shield-against-fuel-shocks-ymz6v0 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:49:28 GMT Botswana is seeking a fuel supply agreement with Aliko Dangote as part of efforts to diversify its petroleum sources and protect the country against supply disruptions linked to the Iran war. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/fidson-healthcare-pre-tax-profit-rises-49-5-to-n17-79-billion-in-9-months-e627kv https://newsstand.ng/news/fidson-healthcare-pre-tax-profit-rises-49-5-to-n17-79-billion-in-9-months-e627kv Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:31:47 GMT Fidson Healthcare Plc recorded a 49.47% increase in pre-tax profit to N17.79 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with N11.90 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, as foreign exchange losses declined sharply. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/21-states-adopt-new-tax-law-to-end-multiple-taxation-jrb-the-guardian-nig-6y8law https://newsstand.ng/news/21-states-adopt-new-tax-law-to-end-multiple-taxation-jrb-the-guardian-nig-6y8law Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:08:00 GMT 21 states adopt new tax law to end multiple taxation — JRB The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/zvilo-bets-on-nigeria-africa-to-drive-2-billion-annual-financing-target-qm4rqr https://newsstand.ng/news/zvilo-bets-on-nigeria-africa-to-drive-2-billion-annual-financing-target-qm4rqr Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:06:15 GMT European trade-finance firm Zvilo Group Ltd. plans to make Africa its biggest market by 2030, with its expansion across the continent expected to drive global annual disbursements to €2 billion. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/why-nigeria-must-rethink-the-hybrid-excise-stamp-policy-2au2fe https://newsstand.ng/news/why-nigeria-must-rethink-the-hybrid-excise-stamp-policy-2au2fe Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:05:08 GMT Governments need reliable ways to know what is produced, what enters the country, what is sold and what tax is owed. Business https://newsstand.ng/news/jibwis-distances-self-from-ak-47-call-against-non-muslims-in-plateau-enug-2v3pcb https://newsstand.ng/news/jibwis-distances-self-from-ak-47-call-against-non-muslims-in-plateau-enug-2v3pcb Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT JIBWIS distances self from AK-47 call against non-Muslims in Plateau, Enugu The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/mercy-aigbe-defends-toluwanisings-widow-amid-criticism-the-guardian-niger-5flm45 https://newsstand.ng/news/mercy-aigbe-defends-toluwanisings-widow-amid-criticism-the-guardian-niger-5flm45 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:05 GMT Mercy Aigbe defends Toluwanisings’ widow amid criticism The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-to-begin-large-scale-local-production-of-weapons-within-one-year-zlegqh https://newsstand.ng/news/nigeria-to-begin-large-scale-local-production-of-weapons-within-one-year-zlegqh Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:20:29 GMT Nigeria will begin large-scale local production of defense hardware within the next year to meet domestic military Business https://newsstand.ng/news/fmbn-unveils-non-interest-mortgage-product-delivers-keys-to-beneficiaries-bqm31x https://newsstand.ng/news/fmbn-unveils-non-interest-mortgage-product-delivers-keys-to-beneficiaries-bqm31x Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:47:00 GMT FMBN unveils non-interest mortgage product, delivers keys to beneficiaries of Pilot Project The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/globus-bank-pushes-to-boost-non-oil-exports-through-financing-and-local-m-yjl2ih https://newsstand.ng/news/globus-bank-pushes-to-boost-non-oil-exports-through-financing-and-local-m-yjl2ih Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:46:05 GMT Globus Bank has called for increased export financing and local manufacturing to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports, as stakeholders seek to address limited Business https://newsstand.ng/news/bende-protesters-give-reps-deputy-speaker-72-hours-to-withdraw-defamation-jx5v50 https://newsstand.ng/news/bende-protesters-give-reps-deputy-speaker-72-hours-to-withdraw-defamation-jx5v50 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT Bende protesters give Reps Deputy Speaker 72 hours to withdraw defamation suit The Guardian Nigeria News Business https://newsstand.ng/news/sterling-oil-takes-enis-5-per-cent-stake-in-renaissance-joint-venture-the-a9gide https://newsstand.ng/news/sterling-oil-takes-enis-5-per-cent-stake-in-renaissance-joint-venture-the-a9gide Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:43:00 GMT Sterling Oil takes Eni’s 5 per cent stake in Renaissance joint venture The Guardian Nigeria News Business