India and the European Union on Tuesday announced a sweeping free trade agreement described by leaders as the “mother of all deals,” concluding nearly two decades of negotiations and creating a combined market of about two billion people. The accord, unveiled in New Delhi by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside European Commission President Ursula…
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Monday forecast that reforms to the country’s oil sector could attract about $1.4 billion in new investment in 2026, marking a significant increase from an estimated $900 million in oil sector funding in 2025. Rodríguez, who assumed the interim presidency following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) has intensified its stakeholder engagement efforts with a high-level consultative meeting involving leading tax advisory firms, professional bodies and institutional representatives, as part of moves to ensure the effective implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws. The session brought together national presidents of key tax-related…
By Ayomide Otitoju The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price of ₦799 per litre, with a pump price of ₦839 per litre at MRS filling stations nationwide. The price adjustment was disclosed in a statement issued by the Refinery on Monday, marking an increase from the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) has sustained its stakeholder engagement drive with a high-level consultative meeting involving leading tax advisory firms, professional bodies and institutional representatives, as part of efforts to ensure the effective implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws. The consultative session brought together national presidents of key…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), describing the Service as a critical institution at the intersection of revenue mobilisation, national security and trade facilitation. Uzoka-Anite spoke on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the 2026…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc recorded a modest gain on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as investors responded positively to the lender’s acquisition strategy, with its market value approaching N3 trillion. The bank’s share price settled at N71 per share, reflecting fluctuations tied to portfolio adjustments ahead of its Q4 2025 earnings release. During the…
By Ayomide Otitoju DHL Aviation has unveiled two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, reinforcing its investment in Sub-Saharan Africa’s logistics infrastructure. The new aircraft will boost air capacity, improve delivery predictability, and expand DHL’s reach to support businesses across West Africa and beyond. As the only integrator operating a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Soto Gallery, has announced plans to host the third edition of the +234 Art Fair, scheduled to take place from March 5 to 8, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The announcement comes as Ecobank Nigeria also rolls out a new edition of its…
