Nissan shares plunge after profit warning
Nissan shares tumbled over 10% after issuing a profit warning due to fierce sales competition, particularly in the United States.…
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FG’s deficit spending falls 29% to N2.83trn in Q1’24
The Federal Government of Nigeria reduced its deficit spending by 29% in the first quarter of 2024, bringing the deficit…
Transcorp Hotels posts 188% profit growth in 2024 half year
Transcorp Hotels posted a profit before tax of N10.5 billion in the first half of 2024, a remarkable 188% increase…
Thailand’s Energy Absolute share prices plunge after resumption of trading
Energy Absolute (EA.BK), a leading Thai renewable energy firm, saw its share prices plummet by nearly 30% during Tuesday morning…
Consumer spending down as Nigerians remain gloomy on economy
Nigerians reduction in purchasing power have led to a decline in electronic payment transactions and this has been reflected in…
Equity market down as investors eye inflation, H1 earnings reports
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced continued declines last week due to profit-taking and sell pressure on highly priced stocks and…
Zenith Bank set to unveil capital-raising drive
Zenith Bank Plc is preparing to finalize its capital raising efforts to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new banking…
NIDF posts N8.37bn post-tax profit
The Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF) reported a 15.8% increase in post-tax profit for the first half of 2024, reaching…
How a Trump election victory could ruffle Latin American markets
Investors are preparing for various scenarios in case former President Donald Trump wins back the White House in November, with…
DBS CEO says bank hunting for bolt-on deals, not game-changing ones
Asia’s wealthy and their bankers are optimistic about a recovery in China, betting that exposure to the region, even amidst…
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills debt surges to N10.4 trillion, largest balance in Nigerian history
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills (T-Bills) debt has surged to a record N10.4 trillion, marking a 60% increase in just three months,…
Consolidated Hallmark Holdings grows revenue by 32%
Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc has announced a robust financial performance for the year 2023, achieving a 32% increase in revenue…
Kogi IGR Increases To N23.5bn
Kogi State’s internally generated revenue (IGR) has increased from N6.5 billion to N23.5 billion annually over eight years, according to…
FBN Holdings gross earnings soared by 181% in Q1
FBN Holdings reported a significant 181.43% increase in gross earnings to N1.60 trillion for Q1 2024. Interest income contributed 60%…
China asks Visa, Mastercard to cut card fees, Bloomberg News reports
China is advocating for Visa and Mastercard to decrease their bank card transaction fees in the country, aiming to boost…
Citigroup Eyes European Expansion Despite Political Instability
Citigroup (C.N) is poised to expand its business in Europe despite the continent’s political volatility, which has deterred investors, according…
Presidential tax committee recommends N800/$ Customs duty rate
Nigerian businesses are likely to welcome a new proposal that could make planning and budgeting easier. The Presidential Committee on…
Walmart Ditches Capital One as Credit Card Issuer After Service Issues
Walmart is severing its partnership with Capital One, which issued its store-branded credit cards since 2019. This decision comes after…
AfDB Pours $1.44 Billion into Nigeria’s Infrastructure Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is stepping up its support for Nigeria’s infrastructure needs with a significant investment of $1.44…
National, state assemblies to spend N724bn in 2024
An analysis of the 2024 budgets of the National Assembly, state assemblies, and their agencies reveals a total expenditure of…
Lagos generated N300m from Land Use charge in four months – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has announced that it earned N300 million in revenue from the Land Use Charge in the…
Pension Fund Managers Increase Stock Investments to N550 bn
In the first three months of 2024, pension fund managers in Nigeria purchased Nigerian stocks worth N550 billion, reaching a…
FG expects $2.2 billion World Bank loan and AfDB budget
The Federal Government of Nigeria anticipates receiving a $2.2 billion single-digit interest loan from the World Bank and additional budget…
Transcorp hotel reports 36.2% revenue growth
Transcorp Hotel Plc has revealed a notable increase of 36.2% in its revenue for the year 2023. During a presentation…
NDIC calls on EFCC to return recovered funds
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return recovered funds to…
Jim Obazee allegedly request N2bn from CBN Gov over assignment
The Chairman of the Special Investigative Committee, Jim Obazee, has reportedly requested N2 billion from the Governor of the Central…
FG eyes $1bn W’Bank loans for IDPs, agric
The Federal Government of Nigeria is in discussions with the World Bank to secure loans totaling over $1bn aimed at…
FG Unveils Conditional Grant Scheme for Traders
The Federal Government has introduced a Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS) aimed at empowering nanobusinesses as part of the Presidential…
Rio Tinto Reports 12% Decline in Annual Earnings
Rio Tinto disclosed a 12% decrease in annual earnings on Wednesday, amounting to $11.8 billion for 2023, down from $13.4…
FG Plans to Raise N2.5 Trillion Through Bonds- DMO
the Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), aims to raise N2.5 trillion in its second FGN bonds auction…