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NEM’s shareholders approve N3.0bn dividend
At the Annual General Meeting, shareholders of NEM Insurance Plc approved a N3 billion dividend for the fiscal…
Access Holdings’ N351bn Rights Issue opens for subscription
Access Holdings Plc has announced the commencement of its N351 billion Rights Issue, part of a larger Capital…
Why CBN insists on another recapitalisation — Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) emphasized that further bank capitalisation is crucial for the nation's economic…
Foreign investments in manufacturing down 57.4% to N192bn in Q1’24
The harsh business environment in Nigeria led to a 57.36% decline in foreign investments in the manufacturing…
Brewing industry choking over high cost of raw materials
The Nigerian brewery industry is grappling with severe cost pressures as prices for local raw materials such as…
Only 1.3% Of Informal Businesses Make N2.5m Profit – Report
The 2024 Informal Economy Report, compiled by Moniepoint, reveals that a mere 1.3% of Nigerian informal businesses…
FG Exempts GenCos, DisCos, Others From Withholding Tax
The federal government has exempted all electricity companies, including Generation and Distribution Companies…
Banks’ weekly borrowing from CBN jumps to N5.38trn on liquidity demand
The recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals a significant increase in borrowing by Deposit…
Oil slips as Gaza talks ease supply disruption woes; Hurricane Beryl in focus
Oil prices dropped on Monday after four weeks of gains due to potential progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, reducing…
US, Australia commit to better Pacific banking as China influence grows
U.S. and Australian officials reaffirmed their commitment to improving financial connectivity in the Pacific as…
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a $243.6 million fine to settle a…
FG Increases Rate Of Mining Licences
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has introduced new rates for mining licenses to enhance ease of doing…
MTN Renovates School In Lagos
MTN has renovated Iwerekun Community High School in Lagos, demonstrating its commitment to improving learning…
NCAA Suspends Permits of 10 Private Jet Operators Over Recertification Issues
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF) of 10…
Tinubu targets production of 2million bpd oil, 6GW electricity, 135m tonnes food
On Thursday, President Tinubu announced a N2 trillion economic stabilization package alongside the National…
NHIA increases health insurance capitation by 60%, implements 40% fee for service…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced substantial tariff adjustments, including a 60%…
FG Inaugurates 12 New CNG Stations in Lagos, Abuja
The federal government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have inaugurated twelve new…
SEC approves Chiemeka’s appointment as NGX CEO
Jude Chiemeka has been officially appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX),…
Union Bank promotes 337 employees
Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the promotion of 337 employees across its various departments. The bank's…
Access Holdings Kicks Off N351bn Capital Raising
Access Holdings Plc is set to raise a whopping N351 billion through a Rights Issue for its existing shareholders.…
DisCos further raise Band A electricity tariff, blame operating costs
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have approved another tariff hike for Band A consumers due…
Senate to receive ‘N6.6trn’ supplementary budget next week
The Senate Committee on Public Affairs, led by Yemi Adaramodu, is set to review a supplementary budget of around…
FG up to date on debt payments, $700m paid, says Edun
Wale Edun, Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced that the federal…
NCDMB won’t register oil service providers without capacity – ES
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced stricter measures for approving oil…
Vehicle importation down by 45% over forex crisis – CGC
Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, revealed a significant 45% decline in vehicle…
Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria Plc Appoints Aminu Ado Chairman
Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria Plc (IMG) has appointed Aminu Ado as its new substantive chairman. This…
$1.5bn oil sector divestment deals completed – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the successful completion of significant oil divestment deals…
Protests rocks UNIBEN as students shut down Benin-Ore highway over power outage
Students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) staged a protest on Wednesday, blocking the Benin-Ore Highway to…
Sanwo-Olu to establish Lagos state sovereign investment fund, lobbies NSIA to…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced plans to establish a Sovereign Investment Fund during a…
No economic growth will happen unless interest rate at 30% goes down – Aliko…
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) decision to raise the…