FAAC Shares N966.11 Billion Among Federal, State, and Local Governments in July…
In July, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed a total of N966.11 billion to the Federal,…
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2023
Over 20 Listed Nigerian Companies Penalized for Late Filing of 2022 Audited…
According to the X-Compliance Report, a transparency initiative by The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), over 20…
Naira Depreciates on Parallel Market, CBN Directs Banks to Stop FCY Secured Naira…
The Nigerian naira experienced depreciation to N910 to a dollar on the parallel market, compared to N850 on the…
Nigerian Equities Market Reopens on Positive Note, Market Capitalization Rises by…
The Nigerian equities market started on a positive note as it reopened, with gains recorded in BuaFoods, Stanbic…
Moniepoint Receives Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Kopo Kopo to Expand…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CA) has granted regulatory approval to Moniepoint Inc. for its acquisition of…
Goldman Sachs Explores Sale of Wealth Management Unit as It Refocuses on…
Goldman Sachs is considering the sale of a portion of its wealth management business, signaling a shift in its…
Dollar Retreats from 10-Week Highs as Risk Appetite Recovers Amid Bond Yield Surge…
The U.S. dollar has eased from its recent 10-week highs as global risk appetite rebounded following a jump in U.S.…
European Business Lobby Urges China for Clarity on Economic Plans and National…
The European Chamber of Commerce in China, an influential business lobby, is calling on Beijing to provide a clear…
U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Nvidia Optimism and Easing Bond Yields”
U.S. stock index futures have shown positive movement as optimism regarding Nvidia's upcoming earnings report…
S&P Global Downgrades U.S. Regional Banks Due to Funding Costs and CRE Sector…
S&P Global has taken action to downgrade credit ratings and outlooks for several U.S. regional banks, citing…
Pilot Union Division: Advocates Push for Extended Retirement Age Amidst Concerns
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), a long-standing pilot union, faces internal division as a faction of…
JP Morgan Challenges Nigeria’s FX Reserve Figures, Cautiously Optimistic on…
JP Morgan, a global financial services firm, has raised concerns over Nigeria's reported foreign exchange (FX)…
LCCI Urges Shift Towards Asset-Linked Debt, Calls for Economic Reforms
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has put forth a recommendation for the Federal Government to…
New Minister of Finance and Economy Promises to Address Reforms Pain
Wale Edun, the recently appointed Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, resumed his duties…
Nigerian Government Vows to Resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel Company
Nigeria's Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has emphasized the need to revive the Ajaokuta Steel…
Stakeholders Call for Urgent Revival of Nigeria’s Refineries to Ease Fuel…
Stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the federal government to take immediate action to reactivate the country's…
Arbitrary Increases in Petrol Prices Seen in Some Nigerian States – NBS
Several states in Nigeria are facing arbitrary increases in the pump price of petrol beyond the official…
Nigeria Could Make up to $17 Billion by Selling Stake in Oil and Gas Assets…
According to a report by JP Morgan, the Nigerian government could raise up to $17 billion if it sells down its…
China Cuts One-Year Lending Rate, But Surprises by Keeping Five-Year Rate…
China has taken steps to stimulate credit demand by reducing its one-year benchmark lending rate, lowering it by…
Oil Prices Rise on Tightening Supply Amid Global Demand Concerns
Oil prices increased on Monday due to tightening global supply resulting from lower exports by major oil-producing…
Kenyan Banks Oppose Government Plan to Raise Threshold for Reporting Large Cash…
Kenyan commercial banks have expressed opposition to a government plan to increase the threshold for reporting…
Founders Factory Africa Raises $114 Million to Scale Its Impact in African Tech…
Founders Factory Africa (FFA), a South African early-stage accelerator and investor, has secured $114 million in…
RMB Corvest and Umoya Capital Partners Acquire Stake in Sants Private Higher…
RMB Corvest and Umoya Capital Partners have jointly acquired a significant minority stake in Sants Private Higher…
AFC Invests in East Africa’s Oil and Gas Downstream Player for More…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a prominent infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced its…
Ghana Faces Rising Interest Rates on Government Securities Amid Debt Restructuring…
Ghana has experienced a rise in interest rates on government securities, with the interest on the 91-day treasury…
Kenya Reports Slowest Growth in VAT Collections in 10 Years
Kenya has experienced the slowest growth in collections from value-added tax (VAT) in a decade, attributed to…
ECOWAS Rejects Niger’s Proposed Three-Year Transition Plan by Military Junta
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declined to accept a proposed three-year power…
NEPC Launches Youth-for-Export Program to Harness Youths’ Export Potential
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has introduced a youth-for-export program aimed at involving young…
CBN Disburses N37.6 Billion in Loans to Mortgage Banks in 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has provided loans and advances totaling N37.6 billion to mortgage banks in…
Experts Call for Widening Tax Net to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue Base
Amid Nigeria's challenges in income generation, experts have emphasized the need for the Federal Government to…