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Nigeria Inks Deal for 1 GW Solar PV Manufacturing Plant to Revolutionize Energy Sector
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Nigeria Inks Deal for 1 GW Solar PV Manufacturing Plant to Revolutionize Energy Sector

In a significant move to enhance its energy landscape, the Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into an agreement at…

byEkeminiDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Advocates Borrowing for Economic Growth, Defends COP28 Delegation Size”
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Advocates Borrowing for Economic Growth, Defends COP28 Delegation Size”

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South in the Nigerian Senate, has reaffirmed his stance that the country’s economic growth hinges…

byEkeminiDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023
NGX Trading Report: Market Records Turbulent Start, N259 Billion Loss
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NGX Trading Report: Market Records Turbulent Start, N259 Billion Loss

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) witnessed a turbulent start to the week as the All-Share Index declined by 0.66%, resulting…

byEkeminiDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023
Julius Berger Officially Hands Over Second Niger Bridge to Nigerian Government
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Julius Berger Officially Hands Over Second Niger Bridge to Nigerian Government

Construction giant Julius Berger has officially handed over the completed Second Niger Bridge to the Nigerian government. The 1.6-kilometer-long bridge,…

byEkeminiDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023
Prof. Benedict Oramah Named FORBES AFRICA Person of the Year 2023
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Prof. Benedict Oramah Named FORBES AFRICA Person of the Year 2023

Prof. Benedict Oramah, the President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has been named FORBES AFRICA Person of the Year…

byEkeminiDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023
Nigerian Exchange Lists Additional 398 Million McNichols Consolidated Shares
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Nigerian Exchange Lists Additional 398 Million McNichols Consolidated Shares

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has listed an additional 398 million ordinary shares of McNichols Consolidated Plc, following the company’s…

byEkeminiDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023
Gold Hits Record Highs, Bitcoin Surpasses $41K in Year-End Rally
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Gold Hits Record Highs, Bitcoin Surpasses $41K in Year-End Rally

As markets enter the last month of the year, gold has reached record highs, trading at $2,100, while Bitcoin surged…

byEkeminiDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023
COP28 Delegates Launch Long-Awaited Climate Fund for Loss and Damage
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COP28 Delegates Launch Long-Awaited Climate Fund for Loss and Damage

Delegates at COP28 have made a surprising decision to launch a long-awaited fund to address damage from climate-driven events such…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Russia’s Largest Oil and Gas Exporters Experience 41% Drop in Revenues
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Russia’s Largest Oil and Gas Exporters Experience 41% Drop in Revenues

Russia’s largest oil and gas exporters faced a significant challenge as their total revenues plummeted by 41% between January and…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Nigerian Senate Threatens EFCC Involvement to Recover N135 Billion CBN Gas Expansion Loans
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Nigerian Senate Threatens EFCC Involvement to Recover N135 Billion CBN Gas Expansion Loans

The Nigerian Senate has issued a threat to involve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the recovery process…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Nigerian Ports Authority Emphasizes Compulsory Vessel Pilotage Regime to Boost Efficiency in Oil and Gas Sectors
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Nigerian Ports Authority Emphasizes Compulsory Vessel Pilotage Regime to Boost Efficiency in Oil and Gas Sectors

Mohammed Bello-Koko, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has highlighted the significance of the compulsory vessel pilotage…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
FirstBank Group Appoints Olukorede Adenewo as Managing Director of FirstBank UK
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FirstBank Group Appoints Olukorede Adenewo as Managing Director of FirstBank UK

FirstBank Group has appointed Olukorede Adenewo as the Managing Director of FirstBank UK, effective from November 16, 2023, subject to…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Economic Challenges May Hinder Nigerian Insurance Sector’s Ambitious Third-Party Motor Premium Target
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Economic Challenges May Hinder Nigerian Insurance Sector’s Ambitious Third-Party Motor Premium Target

The Nigerian insurance sector’s plans to generate a premium of N148.30 billion from third-party motor insurance by December 31, 2023,…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Tribute Paid to Late Christopher Ogunbanjo for Contributions to Nigerian Capital Market
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Tribute Paid to Late Christopher Ogunbanjo for Contributions to Nigerian Capital Market

A special tribute session and closing-gong ceremony were held at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to honor the late Christopher…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
NGX Records Bullish Performance, Gains N51 Billion in Market Cap
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NGX Records Bullish Performance, Gains N51 Billion in Market Cap

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continued its bullish trend, recording a 0.11% increase in the All-Share Index, reaching 71,365.25 points.…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Nigerian Equities Market Rises by 0.11% Boosted by Top Advancers
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Nigerian Equities Market Rises by 0.11% Boosted by Top Advancers

The Nigerian equities market recorded a 0.11% increase, attributed to the positive performance of key advancers such as NNFM, Mecure,…

byEkeminiDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Nigeria Faces Challenges Meeting OPEC+ Oil Production Target, Independent Consultancies Indicate
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Nigeria Faces Challenges Meeting OPEC+ Oil Production Target, Independent Consultancies Indicate

Nigeria is encountering difficulties in meeting its oil production target set by OPEC+ for 2024, as revealed by independent consultancies…

byEkeminiNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023
SBG Securities Ceases Coverage on Sub-Saharan African Food Producers Amidst ‘Japa’ Wave
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SBG Securities Ceases Coverage on Sub-Saharan African Food Producers Amidst ‘Japa’ Wave

SBG Securities Research, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has announced that it will no longer provide coverage and…

byEkeminiNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023
Slowdown in Nigeria’s ICT Sector: Factors and Implications
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Slowdown in Nigeria’s ICT Sector: Factors and Implications

Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, a key driver of economic growth for over five years, is exhibiting signs…

byEkeminiNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023
Surge in Pension Fund Transfers: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
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Surge in Pension Fund Transfers: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

The Nigerian pension landscape has witnessed a significant shift as 178,164 contributors, managing a total of N710.89 billion, have leveraged…

byEkeminiNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023
Nigeria’s 2024 Budget Deficit Challenges: Balancing Subsidy Removal Gains and Fiscal Responsibility
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Nigeria’s 2024 Budget Deficit Challenges: Balancing Subsidy Removal Gains and Fiscal Responsibility

Despite the removal of fuel subsidies, Nigeria faces a historic budget deficit of N9.18 trillion in 2024, emphasizing challenges in…

byEkeminiNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023
Equinor Sells Nigerian Business to Chappal Energies: A Shift in Oil and Gas Landscape
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Equinor Sells Nigerian Business to Chappal Energies: A Shift in Oil and Gas Landscape

Norwegian energy company Equinor has reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian business, including its stake in the Agbami oil…

byEkeminiNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023
Nigeria Aims to Reduce Budget Deficit in 2024 Through Bold Reforms
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Nigeria Aims to Reduce Budget Deficit in 2024 Through Bold Reforms

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has unveiled ambitious plans to narrow the country’s budget deficit to approximately 3.9% of GDP in…

byEkeminiNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023
Bola Tinubu Appoints New Board and Management Team for NNPC Limited
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Bola Tinubu Appoints New Board and Management Team for NNPC Limited

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), comprising…

byEkeminiNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023
FEC Approves N27.5 Trillion for 2024 Appropriation Bill
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FEC Approves N27.5 Trillion for 2024 Appropriation Bill

President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, where the approval of the sum of N27.5 trillion…

byEkeminiNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023
Zenith Bank Signs MoU with French Government to Establish Subsidiary in France
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Zenith Bank Signs MoU with French Government to Establish Subsidiary in France

Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French government to establish a subsidiary in France.…

byEkeminiNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023
High Development Costs Keep Many Marginal Fields in Nigeria Dormant
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High Development Costs Keep Many Marginal Fields in Nigeria Dormant

Several marginal oil fields in Nigeria remain undeveloped years after being awarded to companies due to the challenges posed by…

byEkeminiNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023
Delisting of Union Bank from NGX Results in N132bn Market Capitalization Loss
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Delisting of Union Bank from NGX Results in N132bn Market Capitalization Loss

The delisting of Union Bank of Nigeria’s shares from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) led to a N132 billion loss…

byEkeminiNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023
Fintech Firm BFREE Explores Acquisition of Distressed Loan Portfolios from Union Bank
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Fintech Firm BFREE Explores Acquisition of Distressed Loan Portfolios from Union Bank

BFREE, a German-Nigerian fintech firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of Nigeria during the German-Nigerian…

byEkeminiNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023
Central Bank of Nigeria Calls for Banking Sector Recapitalization to Support Economic Growth
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Central Bank of Nigeria Calls for Banking Sector Recapitalization to Support Economic Growth

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has issued a directive calling for the recapitalization of…

byEkeminiNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

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