Local Include Forex Trading in NYSC Curriculum- Experts January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba Foreign exchange experts have urged the Federal Government to integrate forex trading, risk, and financial management into the curriculum of the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship…
Local AGF, Vista $50m Loan to Boost SMEs in West Africa January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has partnered with Vista Group Holding to enhance access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a specific focus on women-led businesses. This…
Local Nigerian Exchange Limited Sets New Records; Investors gain 1.2tn January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Nigerian Exchange Limited achieved milestones at the close of trading on Tuesday, witnessing the benchmark All-Share Index rise by 3.93% to an all-time high of 87,971.09 points. Simultaneously, the…
Local Customs to End Physical Cargo Examination at Port January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba Nigerian Ministries and Customs Embrace Technology, sIn a joint effort to enhance efficiency at the country’s ports, the Ministries of Transportation and Marine and Blue Economy, along with Nigerian Customs,…
Local Nigerian Railway Corporation Initiates Reactivation of Old Routes January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has initiated the reactivation of old narrow gauge networks, with a focus on the Eastern line, currently in an advanced stage of preparation to resume…
Local African Airlines Report 22.1% Increase in Demand January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba African airlines experienced a significant 22.1% increase in Revenue Passenger Kilometers in November 2023 compared to the same period the previous year, as reported by the International Air Transport Association.…
Local Nigeria Customs Service Anticipates Salary Review January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, revealed on Tuesday that the service is due for a salary review. Adeniyi, speaking in an interview with Arise TV,…
Local NIDF Reports 97.99% Growth in Profit January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba Debt Fund (NIDF) has witnessed a remarkable 97.99% growth in Profit After Tax, reaching N20.380bn at the end of 2023, compared to N10.293bn in 2022. The information was disclosed in…
Local Nigeria to Save N8tn Annually from Fuel Subsidy Removal – Taiwo Oyede January 17, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, revealed that the Federal Government is anticipated to save N8tn annually through the implementation of fuel subsidy…
Local Dangote Refinery Partners with Major Oil Marketers in Nigeria January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba Seven major oil marketers in Nigeria, including 11 Plc, Conoil Plc, Ardova Plc, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, OVH Energy Marketing Limited, Total Nigeria Plc, and NNPC Retail, have officially registered…
Local Challenges Impedes Tinubu’s Gas-Powered Economy Initiative January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba President Bola Tinubu’s vision to transform Nigeria into a gas-powered economy by 2030 faces a hurdle as private investors grapple with the resources required to participate in this initiative. To…
Local Government to Privatize Port Harcourt Refinery as it Resumes Operations January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed plans to transfer the operational reins of the recently revitalized Port Harcourt Oil Refinery to private operators. Ti enhance reliability and…
Local Pantami Expresses Dissapointment over underutilization of NIN-SIM Data for Crime Prevention January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba Isa Pantami, the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has expressed disappointment with security agencies for not effectively using the National Identity Number (NIN) linked to Subscriber Identity Module…
Local Oil Theft: President Tinubu Applauds Security Agencies for Effort January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba President Bola Tinubu has praised Tantita Security Services Limited and other security agencies for their effective collaboration in combating oil theft. The commendation was delivered by Chief of Defence Staff,…
Local Minister Bagudu Calls for $100bn Investment, Stresses Private Sector Role January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba Senator Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has emphasized the need for a minimum of $100 billion in investments to realize Nigeria Agenda 2050, with over 80%…
Local Equity Market Increases by N874bn, Led by Chams Holdings, PZ Cussons, and 66 Others January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba The equity market witnessed an upswing, gaining N874 billion at the close of trading on Monday, propelled by notable performances from Chams Holdings Plc (+10%), PZ Cussons (+10%), and 66…
Local Analysts Advices Investors on Rising Inflation January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba As inflation continues its upward trajectory, analysts are advising equity market investors to remain resilient by focusing on stocks with robust fundamentals. The recent release of the Consumer Price Index…
Local Transcorp Hotels Joins N1tn Market Cap Club January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba Transcorp Hotels Plc, a key player in the hospitality industry, has achieved a significant milestone by entering the club of companies with a market capitalization of N1 trillion on the…
Local Access Holdings Acquires Megatech Insurance Brokers January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba In a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday, Access Holdings Plc has successfully acquired Megatech Insurance Brokers Ltd, a move that enhances its portfolio in the financial…
Local Gates Foundation Announces Annual Budget of $8.6bn, Focuses on Global Health Innovations January 16, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has unveiled its annual budget of $8.6 billion for the year 2024, allocating a significant portion to propel advancements in global health innovations. In…
Local Afreximbank and UBA Disburse $2.25 Billion Oil-for-Cash Loan to NNPC January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba The African Export-Import Bank and the United Bank for Africa have successfully disbursed $2.25 billion from the $3.3 billion oil-for-cash loan facility arranged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.…
Local Nigeria is not an Import-dependent Country-Data January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba According to World Bank data, Nigeria is not as import-dependent as perceived by many people. Nigeria, despite being an oil-producing nation with a population of 200 million, struggles to dispel…
Local Ajaokuta Steel Company: Struggle for Industrialization January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba Despite being an emblem of Nigeria’s industrial aspirations since its initiation in 1979, the Ajaokuta Steel Mill continues to face challenges with poor performance and substantial overheads. Every administration since…
Local SERAP Advocates 70% Cut to National Assembly Budget, Deeming it Excessive January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a significant reduction of 70% to the National Assembly’s budget, which they deem “excessive and out of touch” with the…
Local EFCC Reignites High-Profile Corruption Cases January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revived high-profile corruption cases involving former governors and ministers. The renewed investigations span alleged misappropriation of billions of naira and millions of…
Local Expect Exchange Rate to Improve- Minister Bagudu January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, anticipates an improvement in the exchange rate, citing the ongoing exchange reforms led by President Bola Tinubu and the Central Bank…
Local Nigerian Exchange: YTD Gains, Investors profits 1.8tn January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba Less than a month into the New Year, the Nigerian Exchange Limited has achieved double-digit year-to-date gains, signaling a sustained bullish trend. At the close of trading on Friday, the…
Local FG to Boost internet Connectivity in Eight States January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba In the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria is set to launch the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria, an initiative aimed at enhancing broadband development and adoption in Edo, Ogun, Kwara,…
Local Opportunities in 2024 Budget for Nigerian Economy-First Bank CEO January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba Adesola Adeduntan, the Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria, emphasized the presence of opportunities in the 2024 budget for serious players in the Nigerian economy. Speaking at the…
Local Potential 400% Revenue Increase through Foreign Investment in Hospitality- Stakeholders January 15, 2024 Ekemini Uba Stakeholders in the hospitality industry have highlighted the potential for a substantial 400% increase in revenue within six months through harnessing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In an exclusive interview with…