Tax Reform Bills: Northern Leaders Not Well-Informed — Onuesoke
Chief Sunny Onuesoke, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governorship candidate in Delta State, has…
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NPA, Nigerdock finalize $1bn Snake Island Port agreement
In a significant step toward advancing green port development in Nigeria, Nigerdock and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have finalized…
NECA Applauds Fiscal, Monetary Authorities Broader Push To Stabilise Naira, Economic Framework.
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government’s recent issuance of a $2.2 billion Eurobond, which aims…
Equities market rises, investors pocket N426bn
The Nigerian equities market ended the week with a notable gain, as investors earned N426.69 billion due to increased trading…
Banks’ Recapitalisation, New Listings Boost NGX Market Cap by N8.1tn
In 2024, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) saw a remarkable surge of N8.1 trillion in its market capitalization, despite Nigeria’s…
UBA Outperforms Peers As Investors Earn 375% Capital Returns
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has delivered an impressive 375% capital gain to its investors over the past five years,…
Inflation and Rising Raw Material Costs Challenge Confidence in Food, Beverage, and Textile Manufacturing
The Nigerian manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges, including inflation, high raw material costs, low government support, and a surge…
Total inflows into NAFEM grew to $4.05bn in November –FMD
The Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) experienced significant growth in November, with total inflows rising by 32.9% month-on-month to…
Nigerian Banks Record N6.5 Trillion Loan Income Amid Rising Interest Rates
Amid a steep rise in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), Nigerian banks generated N6.5 trillion…
Banks raise withdrawal limit to N50,000
Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory have increased their maximum over-the-counter daily withdrawal limit to N50,000, a significant…
Wema Bank awards N145m to outstanding innovators
Wema Bank has successfully concluded the 5th edition of its Hackaholics initiative, awarding N145 million to seven outstanding startups in…
FCMB Millionaire Promo Set to Reward 20 Customers Nationwide
First City Monument Bank has launched the 10th edition of its ‘Millionaire Promo,’ designed to reward and empower customers across…
Experts Advocate Green Building For Sustainable Financing—Ecobank Expo
At the Ecobank Design and Build Expo in Lagos, industry leaders stressed the importance of adopting green building practices to…
Nigeria’s insurance market’s premium hits N813.1b
Nigeria’s insurance industry achieved a significant milestone with Gross Premium Written (GPW) reaching N813.1 billion in Q2 2024, marking a…
FCCPC Engages GT Bank, MTN, Air Peace Over Possible Violation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is set to address consumer complaints against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), MTN…
CBN’s interest rate hike deflates stock market performance
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed last week on a negative note, reflecting the impact of the Central Bank of…
NASD seeks compliance with SEC’s rule on trading unlisted securities
The NASD OTC Exchange has called on public limited companies to adhere to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule…
CBN Raises N11.29trn Via NTBs as 364-Day Yield Hit 23.5%
In 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) successfully raised N11.29 trillion through Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs), marking a 106.4%…
Equity market loses N185bn in one week
The Nigerian equity market experienced a decline of N185bn last week as the All-Share Index dropped by 0.33%, closing at…
CBN Launches New User-Friendly Website to Boost Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled its newly redesigned website today, December 2, 2024. According to a statement…
Innovative Financing Crucial to Africa’s Maritime Growth Says NIMASA DG
Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has called for innovative financing models…
Stanbic IBTC Bank Launches Senior Citizens Account for Nigerians Aged 50 and Above
Stanbic IBTC Bank has introduced the Senior Citizens Account, a specialized banking service tailored for Nigerians aged 50 and older.…
Pension Administrators Crucial to Retirement Financial Security
Pension administrators play a pivotal role in securing the financial well-being of contributors under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), according…
Services and Oil Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth to 3.46% in Q3 2024
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.46% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, outperforming the 2.54% growth recorded in the same…
Access Bank Debunks Missing Funds Allegation Amid Naira Scarcity
Access Bank has categorically denied allegations of missing funds and unethical practices circulating on social media. In a statement, the…
Customs Revenue Increases By 94% At Lagos Airport, Generates N144.2bn
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reported a remarkable 94% increase in revenue generation for…
Sanwo-Olu presents N3trn budget proposal
It has been christened: “BUDGET OF SUSTAINABILITY” with the capital: N 1.7t (59%) and recurrent: N1.2t (41%). The year 2024…
We’ve Started Seeing Positive Results From Our Reforms – Tinubu Tells IMF Chief
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians are now seeing the positive results of his administration’s reforms. Since he assumed office…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Fresh $2.2bn Loan Request
The Senate, on Thursday, approved the $2.2 billion fresh loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was sequel…
Decline in Commercial Paper and Corporate Bond Issuances Amid Rising Borrowing Costs
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian capital market saw a significant drop in commercial paper and corporate bond…