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Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday on the back of turmoil in the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the vital Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and several ships attacked.

As artificial intelligence reshapes decision-making and work itself, research shows that the leaders who thrive will not be those who master the technology alone, but those who strengthen distinctly human capabilities.

As Algerians fast and pray and gather together for the holy month of Ramadan, a worry lurks in many minds: how to afford the holiday feasts this year.

By Jeremiah Urowayino In an era where energy security and responsible growth are shaping global priorities, Alfred Temile has distinguished himself as one of the quiet but decisive forces advancing Africa’s participation in the international gas value chain. As Chief Executive Officer of Temile Development Company, he leads one of the few fully indigenous African firms […] The post Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Tour du Rwanda 2026, one of Africa's most prestigious cycling competitions, has come to an end. The winner is German rider Moritz Kretschy, while Eritrean Henok Mulubrhan won the final stage.

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive the development and effective implementation of a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonisation in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop on development of a National Maritime Decarbonization Action […] The post NIMASA rallies stakeholders on IMO GreenVoyage2050 plan appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Issues 1 for 3 bonus By Peter Egwuatu   The Nigerian Exchange Group, NGX Group has the recorded N15.6 billion Profit Before Tax, PBT,   in its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from N13.6 billion in the corresponding period 2024. The Exchange also declared N3.00 per share dividend and a bonus of one […] The post NGX Group records N15.6bn profit, declares N3.00 dividend appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Peter Egwuatu Lafarge Africa Plc has announced a revenue milestone of N1.1 trillion in 2025, representing a 53% surge from N696.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. Profit After Tax (PAT) rose from N100.1 billion in 2024 to N273 billion representing a 173% increase. The company said this performance is underpinned by volume-led […] The post Lafarge Africa revenue surges 53% to N1.1trn appeared first on Vanguard News.

…As low domestic demand reduces oil import By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a  $1.28 billion trade surplus in November 2025, representing a 4.1 percent month-on-month increase compared to a N1.23 billion surplus recorded in the previous month, October.  This development was triggered by an 8.07 percent decline in import bill during the review period. Breakdown […] The post Decline in import bills triggers $1.28bn trade surplus appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Incur N1.4trn loss last week   By Peter Egwuatu   The stock market has recorded significant milestones, with investors gaining N17.6 trillion in February 2026, the highest monthly gain ever in the history of the Nigerian capital market.   However, the investors lost over N1.4 trillion Week-on-Week, WoW, following  sustained profit-taking as  cautious sentiment persists. A review of the […] The post STOCKS: Investors gain N17.6trn in February appeared first on Vanguard News.