Firstpost https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Despite banking reforms, SMEs, manufacturers still face severe financing costs — LCCI 51 African nations participate in Dangote Refinery IPO as offer emerges first Pan-African Public Offering NALPGAM urges operators to prioritise safety as LPG market expands Gas central to industrial growth, energy security — Joe-Ezigbo ProvidusUnity Bank assemble 200 stakeholders to boost non-oil exports Saudi-bound drug consignment hidden in palm oil keg intercepted at Kano airport Ecobank empower students with digital skills, marks 14th “Ecobank Day” Nigerian businesses must reset, move from cost-cutting to productivity — Expert Decoupling Sovereignty Index (3): Persona, exit and the ethics of going dark, By Max Amuchie  Reno Superstores MD celebrates sister at 50, credits her for his success Lagos and Its Overburdened Health Sector Amid Tax Reforms, 20 Blue-chip Firms Remit N3.04trn to NRS, Others Hamzat: African Governments, Private Sector Must  Increase Investment in Digital Infrastructure A dull campaign season Firm pushes to revive Nigeria’s cocoa industry with 45,000mtt BUA Foods unveils bakers pride flour in Kano Northern support for Tinubu not a blank check – Shettima A dark cloud hanging over Nigeria Climate change is already a maternal and child health issue The murky coastal highway project Gombe PDP, APC trade words over attack on Pantami’s campaign office Obi’s camp knocks Shettima over remark on NDC candidate ‘Why Kwara supports Tinubu’ Kwankwaso: Obi won’t step down for Atiku Rainbow coalition stirs more controversies in states Farmers-herders violence in FCT Last moments of Shettima Muhammad Kashim Vanguard correspondent, 27 others win UK MEET fellowship ‘Future of Strategic Communications Education’ at PAU Edo PDP Legacy Group cuts political ties with Ogbeide-Ihama Electricity: Geometric Power puts Aba ahead of Nigerian cities CAN to citizens: ‘We all, not leaders alone, are guilty’ IMF, World Bank hail Oyedele’s G-24 leadership France burns: 143-yr-old City Hall destroyed as cost-of-living protests turn violent  Presidency, Makinde at ‘war’ over N250bn NLNG dividend Economy: Roadside restaurants drop food quantity, forcing customers to cut budgets  15 African stars selected for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics When business environment becomes alibi Cleric urges reforms to tackle Nigeria’s challenges Govt’s petrol discount may cost 0.4% of GDP Firms tackle water crisis in Lagos riverine communities Africa reclaims slave trade narrative on MUSON stage LSETF, Canva to train 5,000 Lagos businesses in AI 2027: Kano CP rejigs security architecture Algerian fans attack coach, vandalise stadium after Rangers defeat NSF exclusion: Deaf sports stakeholders set for protest today Okoye, Nnadozie suffer as Durosinmi, Nnadi shine 13 clubs gear up for Anambra Governor’s Cup tennis Firm Bets on $100bn Revenue, 5M Homes, Eyes NGX, London Listings Nigerian Headline News