FG, states, LGs shared N1.2tn in August – FAAC
The Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N1.2 trillion in revenue earned in August 2024 to the Federal Government,…
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Three marketers to import 141m-litres petrol
Three major oil marketers are set to import about 141 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into Nigeria this…
N599bn rights issue to cut FX losses, says NB
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced plans to reduce its foreign exchange (forex) losses and local debt burden through a N599.1…
Executive Order: Tinubu eyes $2.5bn investments
President Bola Tinubu has signed five executive orders to encourage investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. These orders are…
Emirates’ bookings slow on dollar charges, visa – Travel agents
Travel agents in Nigeria report that bookings for Emirates flights have slowed down despite the airline’s scheduled resumption of services…
CBN to fine banks delaying customers’ complaints resolution
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced stringent measures against commercial banks, payment service providers, and financial institutions that…
Tinubu never asked CBN Gov, Cardoso to resign – Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu has not requested Yemi Cardoso to resign from his position as the…
Naira falls to N1,656 at I&E Window amid volatility, but hope for recovery grows as U.S Fed decision looms
The naira weakened to N1,656.49 per dollar at the official exchange window on September 17, 2024, marking a 7.12% drop…
Dangote’s 1,200km gas pipeline abandonment was a business decision, not govt policies- Petroleum Ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Gas) has clarified that Dangote Group’s decision to abandon a proposed 1,200km subsea gas pipeline…
Stock Market Gains N607 Billion, Boosted by Access, MTN
The Nigerian equity market recorded a significant gain of N607 billion in market capitalization last week, primarily driven by strong…
Inflation drops to 32% despite petrol price hike — NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 32.15% in August 2024, marking a 1.25% drop from July’s 33.40%. However, the rate remains…
Banks sack 49 employees over fraud in Q2
Nigerian banks terminated 49 staff members for involvement in fraudulent activities between April and June 2024, marking a 40% increase…
IPPIS not compromised –FG assures
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has assured Nigerians that the personal data of employees on…
Esports firm partners bank on education
E-sports company EStars has partnered with Ecobank Nigeria to promote esports education and equip students with essential life skills. This…
NEITI: FG, States, LGs Shared N3.473tn from FAAC in Q2 2024
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed N3.473 trillion to Nigeria’s three tiers of government in the second quarter of…
CBN Appoints Full Board of Directors for Polaris Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a full board of directors for Polaris Bank, signaling significant progress under…
Firm, UKAid, others plan yam exports
Evolvecrest Global Company Limited, in collaboration with UK Aid and South West Nigerian state governments, has launched a multi-million naira…
Nigeria’s 70% windfall bank tax: Rewarding effort, taxing Luck
In 2023, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu introduced major economic reforms, including removing fuel subsidies and liberalizing the forex market. These…
FG set to exploit $7trillion global Halal market
On Wednesday, the Federal Government will unveil a strategy aimed at positioning Nigeria as a global leader in the Halal…
Dangote refinery: Queues now a thing of the past, says Otedola
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu following the start of fuel loading at the Dangote Refinery…
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[ICYMI] Nigeria, UK battle over Air Peace landing right in Heathrow
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has formally protested to the UK aviation authorities over the refusal…
Trump launches another business full of potential risks and conflicts if he wins
Former US President Donald Trump, alongside his sons and business partners, launched a cryptocurrency platform called World Liberty Financial in…
N950/litre Dangote petrol may justify more importation — Marketers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that petrol from the Dangote Refinery will sell for up to…
Global Stock markets surge amid US, China inflation trends
Global stock markets saw declines this week due to inflation data from the U.S. and China, sparking hopes for a…
Regency Alliance grows profit to N1.93bn
Regency Alliance Insurance Plc reported a 225% increase in profit after tax for the year ending December 31, 2023, reaching…
Banks borrowed N3tn from CBN in one week – Report
Nigerian banks and discount houses borrowed N3tn from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Standing Lending Facility in…
Emirates Airlines unveils plans for return
After a two-year hiatus due to trapped funds and other challenges, Emirates Airlines is preparing to relaunch flights to Nigeria,…
Stakeholders seek synergy amongst oil industry operators
Chairman of the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), Huub Stokman, has emphasized the need for collaboration among oil…
Inflows from domestic dollar bond push forex reserves to $36.9b
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves have increased by $337.89 million week-on-week to reach $36.9 billion as of September 12, 2024.…
Cyber Criminals Target Nigerian Businesses with Over 580,000 Threats in 2024
Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting Nigerian businesses, with over 586,000 threats detected in the first half of 2024. According to…