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The Federal Government has concessioned the Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Port Harcourt Airport Company Ltd. for 30 years as part of efforts to reduce the financial burden of operating loss-making airports and attract private investment into the aviation sector. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, […] The post

Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 22:25 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

NOG Energy Week has opened submissions for its 2027 Technical Seminar, seeking research and practical innovations in artificial intelligence, drilling, read more AI, drilling, pipeline infrastructure: NOG Energy Week opens search for technical solutions to industry challenges

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 22:00 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Sixteen years after Nigeria enacted the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, industry leaders are set to read more Sixteen years after Nigerian Content Act, questions mount over industrial capacity gains

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 21:55 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

…Says 169,000 licenses, permits so far processed The phase two of the National Single Window (NSW) has just been rolled read more National Single Window to lift burdens off exporters, importers – Fakolade

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 21:49 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise on November read more INEC rules out inaccurate IReV uploads, sets November 28 mock election

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 21:43 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Presidential Metering Initiative has supplied more than 2.8 million electricity meters to electricity consumers in Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce revenue losses associated with unmetered consumption. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the opening address at the sixth Annual Conference of the Power Correspondents Association […] The

Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 21:37 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Ghana has unveiled plans to invest $10 billion over the next four years in job-intensive sectors as it seeks to accelerate economic growth to 8% by 2030, marking a shift from fiscal austerity to an investment-led growth strategy following its 2022 debt default. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the […] The post Ghana plans $10 billion investment

Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 21:14 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Africa’s efforts to strengthen cross-border payment infrastructure must be accompanied by improvements in the movement of goods and services to read more Cross-border logistics must match financial integration, says FMDQ chief

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 21:08 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with the market capitalisation rising by N328.26 billion to N163.86 trillion, from N163.53 trillion, as renewed buying in heavyweight counters lifted the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) by 0.20% to 252,366.80 points from 251,861.24 points. The post NGX gains N328 billion as Seplat, First HoldCo, Stanbic IBTC lead rebound ap

Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 20:44 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Caretaker Committee of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Bauchi State has refuted leadership claims made by the party’s read more APM slams former chairman’s claims in Bauchi leadership tussle

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 20:32 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the growing wave of violence targeting political gatherings across the read more APC condemns attacks on political gatherings, demands arrest of perpetrators

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 20:28 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Nigerian Senate, has disclosed that about 32 state Houses of Assembly have approved the read more 32 state assemblies approve constitutional alteration for state police – Akpabio

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 20:22 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

…Over 2.8m customers metered under presidential metering initiative – Tegbe As Nigeria races to build a $1 trillion economy by read more N10tn poured into power sector as Nigeria races toward 2030 economic goals

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 20:13 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

… says FG targets 86% private capital to drive $1 trillion economy by 2030 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said read more Non-oil revenue hits N16.4 trillion, 96% of Nigeria’s GDP – Tinubu

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 20:08 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 General Elections Campaign Council, charging read more Buni declares Yobe APC stronghold, warns against complacency

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 19:33 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is developing an Incentive-Based Spectrum Investment Framework (IBSIF) that will link spectrum-related incentives for telecommunications read more NCC Introduces investment-based spectrum framework to push telecom operators into underserved areas

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 19:20 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an attack on a poultry farm in Kano, during which read more Police arrest four suspects, recover weapons in Kano poultry farm robbery

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:59 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

…Gumus says nine activities completed as Kenya seeks Nigeria’s expertise ahead of August 2027 elections The Independent National Electoral Commission read more INEC: PVCs ready, election materials on the move as 2027 polls gather steam

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:47 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State governor, and Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Thursday set a target read more Wike, Fubara target massive votes for Tinubu, Chinda as Rivers APC inaugurates campaign council

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:43 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned an attack on its supporters in Lagos during a town hall meeting, demanding read more NDC condemns attack on Lagos supporters, demands arrest of perpetrators

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:35 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream has warned seven newly appointed Executive Directors in the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum read more “We‘ll not tolerate sabotage, Senate warns new NMDPRA directors

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:30 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

…says weak implementation holding back reforms Public sector reforms must be sustained beyond the tenure of individual political officeholders to read more Reforms must outlive political tenures to deliver lasting impact – Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:25 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), has directed the Customs Police Unit to develop clear rules for arrests, detentions, read more Adeniyi directs calls for strict legal safeguards, AI guidelines in border enforcement

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:21 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Governing Council of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has appointed Patricia Mamko Lar, a professor as the institution’s 11th read more UniJos appoints first female Vice-Chancellor as Patricia Lar succeeds Tanko Ishaya

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 18:18 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Government leaders, financial institutions and entrepreneurs gather to explore payments, credit and digital capabilities for Nigerian SMEs as Mastercard and SMEDAN sign an MoU to explore opportunities to support MSME digitization and growth. Mastercard and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) convened entrepreneurs, financial institutions, policymakers and ecosys

Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 18:04 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Shareholding structures across Nigerian Exchange (NGX)-listed banks recorded varying changes in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, with Abbey Bank, First HoldCo and Sterling Financial Holdings accounting for the most significant changes. The post Abbey Bank, First HoldCo lead shareholder shake-up at Nigerian banks in 9M 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .

Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 17:48 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

A grant can help a woman start a business, purchase equipment or expand her stock, but access to funding alone read more Why women need financial knowledge, visibility and resilience to build lasting wealth – SHEALS Bootcamp

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 17:37 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

Patricia Lar has emerged as the first female vice-chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in the university’s over 50 read more Patricia Lar emerges as UNIJOS’ first female vice-chancellor

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 17:35 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

OneDosh brought together industry leaders, partners, ambassadors and members of its community at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, read more OneDosh Frontier 2026 showcases new product developments and expansion plans

BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 17:28 WAT Nigeria (NGX)

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will introduce its upgraded Ghana Cedi Heritage Series banknotes into circulation from December 1, 2026, while retaining existing notes as legal tender. The post Bank of Ghana to introduce upgraded cedi banknotes from December 1 appeared first on Nairametrics .

Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 17:26 WAT Nigeria (NGX)