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FCMB Group Lists 19.8 Billion Shares on NGX Following Oversubscribed Public Offer
FCMB Group Plc has successfully listed 19.8 billion shares on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) after a highly!-->…
Mahama nominates Dr. Johnson Asiamah as BoG Governor-GHANA
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending!-->…
PTAD Clears N1.18bn in Pension Arrears Amid Ongoing Retiree Concerns
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed N1.18bn in pension arrears over the past!-->…
Implications of rebasing Nigeria’s CPI to 2024: A double-edged sword
Nigeria has rebased its Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 2024, significantly affecting how inflation is measured.!-->…
ABCON seeks review of capital requirements for BDCs
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to!-->…
NGX Delists Tourist Company of Nigeria, Union Homes Savings & Loans Over…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has delisted two companies Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc and Union Homes!-->…
PenCom: Informal Sector RSA Holders Save N967m Under Micro Pension Plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has disclosed that 12,241 Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders in the!-->…
Ghana secures $2.8bn debt relief as official creditors sign MoU
Ghana has successfully secured $2.8 billion in debt relief after all 25 members of its Official Creditor Committee!-->…
Aradel reports N321.6 billion pre-tax profits, up 187% YoY
Aradel Holdings Plc posted an impressive N321.6 billion profit before tax for the 2024 financial year, marking a!-->…
Nigeria’s Electronic Transactions Surge to N1.08 Quadrillion in 2024, Up 79%
Nigeria’s electronic payment ecosystem experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with transactions reaching an!-->…
Unilever posts N4.9bn profit
Unilever Nigeria Plc posted a profit of N4.9bn for the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a 29% decline from the!-->…
Crypto exchange Crypto.com to delist Tether’s USDT,9 others in Europe by Jan. 3
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has announced plans to delist Tether’s USDT and nine other tokens in Europe by!-->…
ABCON Calls For BDCs’ Merger Ahead Of June Recapitalisation Deadline
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has called on Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to!-->…
Market integrity: NGX RegCo, EFCC deepen collaboration
NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed to enhance!-->…
Nigerian Banks Lead Investment Drive Towards $1 Trillion Economy Goal
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2026,!-->…
Cashless economy deepens as electronic transactions hit N1.08qd
Nigeria’s electronic transactions surged by 79% in 2024, reaching a record N1.08 quadrillion, according to data!-->…
Equity market reverses loss, investors gain N364bn
The Nigerian Stock Exchange saw a reversal in market losses on Tuesday, with investors gaining N364bn as the!-->…
NECA Applauds CBN’s FX Code, Calls for Effective Implementation
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for!-->…
Four FCMB customers win N1m each
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has rewarded four customers with N1 million each in the first draw of its!-->…
Outstanding $7bn FX cleared, says Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, announced that the government has successfully!-->…
CBN Waives N250,000 BDCs’ Annual Licence Renewal Fee for 2025
In a bid to streamline operations and foster stability in Nigeria's foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of!-->…
MRS, others drag equity market to N284bn loss
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed Tuesday’s trading session in negative territory, with the All-Share Index!-->…
Heavy sanctions for FX code breaches, CBN warns banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has warned financial institutions that violations of!-->…
CBN releases Nigeria FX code to mitigate financial risks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced the Nigeria Foreign Exchange (FX) Code to reduce financial risks!-->…
CBN Waives 2025 License Renewal Fee for BDC Operators
In a bid to ease financial pressures on Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has!-->…
USSD debt: NCC, telcos rule out deadline extension for banks
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and telecommunications companies have refused to extend the deadline!-->…
CFG Report: Banks Charge High Lending Rates to Compensate for High Regulatory…
A recent report by CFG Advisory highlights that Nigerian banks impose high lending rates to offset the costs of!-->…
Tax: UBA Hosts Knowledge Series for SMEs, Business Owners
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is organizing a special Knowledge Series webinar to educate Small and Medium!-->…
Asia equities slide with US stock futures on China’s AI push; dollar firms
Asian stock markets and U.S. futures fell on January 27 as investors reacted to the launch of DeepSeek, a Chinese!-->…
SEC Warns Against Investing in Risevest and Stecs Cooperative Societies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to the public, advising against engaging with!-->…