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Oil Theft: How criminal networks are moving from creeks to communities
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:46
For decades, Nigeria’s oil theft crisis was largely associated with remote creeks, mangrove swamps and offshore vandalism in the Niger Delta. Increasingly, however, security…
Oil Theft: How criminal networks are moving from creeks to communities
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:46
For decades, Nigeria’s oil theft crisis was largely associated with remote creeks, mangrove swamps and offshore vandalism in the Niger Delta. Increasingly, however, security…
For decades, Nigeria’s oil theft crisis was largely associated with remote creeks, mangrove swamps and offshore vandalism in the Niger Delta. Increasingly, however, security agencies say the trade is migrating inland-embedding itself within civilian communities, markets and transport corridors where it can operate under the cover of everyday commerce. The recent exposure of Owaza Mami Market […] The post Oil Theft: How criminal networks are moving from creeks to communities appeared first on Vanguard News.
Dangote Refinery targets depot owners, major marketers in new marketing model
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:37
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major marketers and depot owners under a revised distri…
Dangote Refinery targets depot owners, major marketers in new marketing model
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:37
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major marketers and depot owners under a revised distri…
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major marketers and depot owners under a revised distribution framework endorsed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The move represents a significant shift from the previous arrangement in which products were […] The post Dangote Refinery targets depot owners, major marketers in new marketing model appeared first on Vanguard News.
Global mobility drives economic expansion, not capital flight — Optiva Capital boss
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:33
By Babajide Komolafe The Chairman, Optiva Capital Partners, Mr. Franklin Nechi, has dismissed concerns that rising migration among Nigerians amounts to capital flight, insisting i…
Global mobility drives economic expansion, not capital flight — Optiva Capital boss
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:33
By Babajide Komolafe The Chairman, Optiva Capital Partners, Mr. Franklin Nechi, has dismissed concerns that rising migration among Nigerians amounts to capital flight, insisting i…
By Babajide Komolafe The Chairman, Optiva Capital Partners, Mr. Franklin Nechi, has dismissed concerns that rising migration among Nigerians amounts to capital flight, insisting instead that global mobility fuels economic expansion and strengthens domestic resilience. Speaking during a media interaction in Lagos, the Optiva Capital boss argued that the growing appetite for residency and second citizenship […] The post Global mobility drives economic expansion, not capital flight — Optiva Capital boss appeared first on Vanguard News.
Raw materials export soars, despite push for local processing
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:29
lt undermines backward integration policies —LCCI lProposed 30% value-addition bill will foster industrial growth —MAN  lPolicy alone can’t solve problem —CPPE By Yinka Kola…
Raw materials export soars, despite push for local processing
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:29
lt undermines backward integration policies —LCCI lProposed 30% value-addition bill will foster industrial growth —MAN  lPolicy alone can’t solve problem —CPPE By Yinka Kola…
lt undermines backward integration policies —LCCI lProposed 30% value-addition bill will foster industrial growth —MAN  lPolicy alone can’t solve problem —CPPE By Yinka Kolawole There are indications that the Federal Government’s drive towards value-added exports is failing as exports of unprocessed raw materials jumped to N2.9 trillion in the first nine months of 2025 (9M’25). Data from […] The post Raw materials export soars, despite push for local processing appeared first on Vanguard News.
Investors reap N8.1trn as NGX records highest W/W gain
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:16
By Peter Egwuatu  The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run, Week on Week,W/W, as sustained demand across key sectors lifted the benchmark index further into reco…
Investors reap N8.1trn as NGX records highest W/W gain
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:16
By Peter Egwuatu  The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run, Week on Week,W/W, as sustained demand across key sectors lifted the benchmark index further into reco…
By Peter Egwuatu  The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run, Week on Week,W/W, as sustained demand across key sectors lifted the benchmark index further into record territory amid rise in global oil prices. The market recorded the highest W/W gain, as investors gained over N8.137 trillion from their investment listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, […] The post Investors reap N8.1trn as NGX records highest W/W gain appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria wins $6.2 million arbitration case against European tech contractor
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:05
The dispute centred on a national electronic government procurement (eGP) project meant to enhance transparency and efficiency in federal procurement processes.
The post Nigeria w…
Nigeria wins $6.2 million arbitration case against European tech contractor
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 05:05
The dispute centred on a national electronic government procurement (eGP) project meant to enhance transparency and efficiency in federal procurement processes. The post Nigeria w…
The dispute centred on a national electronic government procurement (eGP) project meant to enhance transparency and efficiency in federal procurement processes. The post Nigeria wins $6.2 million arbitration case against European tech contractor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
TAJBank Earns A1 Credit Ratings By Agusto, Datapro
Premium Times Nigeria • 22 Feb 2026, 19:51
"TAJBank Limited's latest ratings by these reputable agencies have again validated the management’s commitment to world-class standardisation of the bank’s operations..."
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TAJBank Earns A1 Credit Ratings By Agusto, Datapro
Premium Times Nigeria • 22 Feb 2026, 19:51
"TAJBank Limited's latest ratings by these reputable agencies have again validated the management’s commitment to world-class standardisation of the bank’s operations..." The post…
"TAJBank Limited's latest ratings by these reputable agencies have again validated the management’s commitment to world-class standardisation of the bank’s operations..." The post TAJBank Earns A1 Credit Ratings By Agusto, Datapro appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
CPPE speaks on capital importation surge, raises structural concerns
Premium Times Nigeria • 22 Feb 2026, 17:56
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s capital importation climbed to $6.01 billion in the third quarter of 2025.
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CPPE speaks on capital importation surge, raises structural concerns
Premium Times Nigeria • 22 Feb 2026, 17:56
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s capital importation climbed to $6.01 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The post CPPE speaks on capital importat…
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s capital importation climbed to $6.01 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The post CPPE speaks on capital importation surge, raises structural concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Italy: St Francis of Assisi's bones on public display for first time
Africanews EN • 22 Feb 2026, 15:20
Hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to come see the 13th century friar's remains.
Italy: St Francis of Assisi's bones on public display for first time
Africanews EN • 22 Feb 2026, 15:20
Hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to come see the 13th century friar's remains.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to come see the 13th century friar's remains.
Vermont business owner reacts to Supreme Court decision striking down Trump’s tariffs
Africanews EN • 22 Feb 2026, 14:12
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss that sparked a furious attack on the court he helped shap…
Vermont business owner reacts to Supreme Court decision striking down Trump’s tariffs
Africanews EN • 22 Feb 2026, 14:12
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss that sparked a furious attack on the court he helped shap…
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss that sparked a furious attack on the court he helped shape.