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Rising Inflation and Regulatory Costs Drive Up Operating Expenses for Nigerian Banks
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Rising Inflation and Regulatory Costs Drive Up Operating Expenses for Nigerian Banks

Inflation and regulatory charges have led to a 26% surge in total operating expenses for ten major Nigerian banks in…

byEkeminiSeptember 14, 2023September 14, 2023
Rising Inflation and Regulatory Costs Drive Up Operating Expenses for Nigerian Banks
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Rising Inflation and Regulatory Costs Drive Up Operating Expenses for Nigerian Banks

Inflation and regulatory charges have led to a 26% surge in total operating expenses for ten major Nigerian banks in…

byEkeminiSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Nigeria Has Over 60 Different Taxes, Many Burden the Poor – Expert
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Nigeria Has Over 60 Different Taxes, Many Burden the Poor – Expert

According to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Nigeria currently has…

byEkeminiSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Nigeria’s Pension Assets Surge to N17.01 Trillion, 10.03 Million Subscribers Join Scheme
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Nigeria’s Pension Assets Surge to N17.01 Trillion, 10.03 Million Subscribers Join Scheme

As of July 2023, Nigeria’s pension assets have risen to N17.01 trillion, showcasing a significant increase from N16.76 trillion in…

byEkeminiSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N757 Billion in Two Days Following FTSE Russell Demotion
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Nigerian Stock Market Loses N757 Billion in Two Days Following FTSE Russell Demotion

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have suffered a loss of N757 billion within two days after the demotion…

byEkeminiSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Nigeria’s Equities Market Sees Continued Sell-Offs, Investors Book N293 Billion in Losses
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Nigeria’s Equities Market Sees Continued Sell-Offs, Investors Book N293 Billion in Losses

Nigeria’s equities market continues to experience a negative trend, with more investors opting to sell their holdings to secure profits…

byEkeminiSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Nigeria Faces Threat to 2023 Budget as Crude Oil Output Falls by 470,000 Barrels Per Day
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Nigeria Faces Threat to 2023 Budget as Crude Oil Output Falls by 470,000 Barrels Per Day

The implementation of Nigeria’s 2023 budget, set at N21.8 trillion, is at risk due to a shortfall in crude oil…

byEkeminiSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Records Exceptional Half-Year Performance, Profits Soar
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Records Exceptional Half-Year Performance, Profits Soar

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, often referred to as Africa’s Global Bank, has reported remarkable financial results for the…

byEkeminiSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Federal Government Launches Inaugural Cargo Movement on Lagos-Ibadan Rail Corridor
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Federal Government Launches Inaugural Cargo Movement on Lagos-Ibadan Rail Corridor

After initial concerns regarding the under-utilization of the standard gauge rail line two years post-commissioning, the Federal Government has officially…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Nigeria at G-20: A Glimpse of Hope in International Relations
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Nigeria at G-20: A Glimpse of Hope in International Relations

The G-20 summit held in New Delhi, India, has concluded, marking a significant stride for the Nigerian delegation, headed by…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
NNPC CEO and Regulatory Authority CEO Absent from Probe Hearing
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NNPC CEO and Regulatory Authority CEO Absent from Probe Hearing

The CEO of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mele Kyari, and the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
NERC Launches App to Monitor Electricity Distribution Compliance with Tariffs
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NERC Launches App to Monitor Electricity Distribution Compliance with Tariffs

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) introduced a new app on September 11 to oversee the adherence of Electricity Distribution…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Benefit Business Elites, Says The Economist
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Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Benefit Business Elites, Says The Economist

President Bola Tinubu’s recent economic decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates, have been…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Nigeria And UAE: Cautious Optimism As FG Adopts Piecemeal Negotiation Out Of $800m Stuck Funds As UAE Lifts Sanctions
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Nigeria And UAE: Cautious Optimism As FG Adopts Piecemeal Negotiation Out Of $800m Stuck Funds As UAE Lifts Sanctions

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially lifted the visa ban on Nigerian travelers, ending a nearly year-long restriction along…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Electricity Metered Customer Base Grows by 10.4% in Nigeria
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Electricity Metered Customer Base Grows by 10.4% in Nigeria

The number of metered electricity customers in Nigeria reached 5.47 million in Q2 2023, indicating a notable growth of 10.4%…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Concerns Mount as Nigeria’s Fiscal Deficit Surges to ₦3.68 Trillion in 2023
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Concerns Mount as Nigeria’s Fiscal Deficit Surges to ₦3.68 Trillion in 2023

A recent report reveals that Nigeria’s fiscal deficit soared to ₦3.68 trillion in the first five months of 2023. This…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Historic Agreement: UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerian Travelers
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Historic Agreement: UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerian Travelers

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially lifted the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers,…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Central Bank of Nigeria Directs Banks to Use Forex Gains Prudently
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Central Bank of Nigeria Directs Banks to Use Forex Gains Prudently

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a directive on Monday instructing commercial banks not to utilize their foreign exchange…

byEkeminiSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Surge in Insurance Claims Places Pressure on Leading Nigerian Firms
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Surge in Insurance Claims Places Pressure on Leading Nigerian Firms

In the first half of 2023, Nigeria’s top insurance companies witnessed a substantial surge in net claims payments, reaching N49.158…

byEkeminiSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
Olam Group Disputes Nigerian Media’s Forex Fraud Allegations
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Olam Group Disputes Nigerian Media’s Forex Fraud Allegations

Singapore-based Olam Group has strongly refuted recent reports from Nigerian media claiming its African units were involved in a multi-billion-dollar…

byayotilewaSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
Tinubu Administration Focuses on Tax Reform, Not Rate Hikes – Taiwo Oyedele
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Tinubu Administration Focuses on Tax Reform, Not Rate Hikes – Taiwo Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration…

byEkeminiSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
Medical Consultants in Nigeria Extend Ultimatum, Cite Brain Drain Concerns
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Medical Consultants in Nigeria Extend Ultimatum, Cite Brain Drain Concerns

The nationwide strike planned by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has been postponed for a period…

byEkeminiSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
President Tinubu Explores Economic Collaboration with Germany, South Korea, and India
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President Tinubu Explores Economic Collaboration with Germany, South Korea, and India

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu engaged in discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Indian…

byEkeminiSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
Fitch Ratings Expresses Concern Over Nigeria’s Weak External Reserves and Policy Challenges
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Fitch Ratings Expresses Concern Over Nigeria’s Weak External Reserves and Policy Challenges

Fitch Ratings has raised alarms over Nigeria’s precarious external reserves, stating that it underscores the country’s susceptibility to external risks…

byEkeminiSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
FAAN Initiates Relocation of International Airlines to New Terminal at Lagos Airport
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FAAN Initiates Relocation of International Airlines to New Terminal at Lagos Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the process of relocating international airlines to the new international terminal…

byEkeminiSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023
Dollar Holds Near Six-Month Highs Amid Inflation Concerns and Fed Hawkishness
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Dollar Holds Near Six-Month Highs Amid Inflation Concerns and Fed Hawkishness

The dollar has stabilized near six-month highs, as ongoing signs of inflation in the United States continue to fuel concerns…

byEkeminiSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023
Nigeria Records N335m Loss Due to Oil Spills in 2023
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Nigeria Records N335m Loss Due to Oil Spills in 2023

Between January and August 2023, Nigeria suffered an estimated loss of N335 million due to oil spills, according to data…

byEkeminiSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023
Nigeria Records a Foreign Trade Surplus of N2.22tn in H1 2023
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Nigeria Records a Foreign Trade Surplus of N2.22tn in H1 2023

In the first half of 2023, Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings experienced growth, resulting in a foreign trade surplus of N2.22…

byEkeminiSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023
NCC Urges Banks to Settle N120bn USSD Debt to Boost Financial Inclusion
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NCC Urges Banks to Settle N120bn USSD Debt to Boost Financial Inclusion

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emphasized that the N120 billion Unstructured Supplementary…

byEkeminiSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023
Nigerian Stock Market Records N112 Billion Loss as Bearish Trend Continues
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Nigerian Stock Market Records N112 Billion Loss as Bearish Trend Continues

The Nigerian stock market experienced another downturn on Thursday, resulting in a loss of N112 billion in market capitalization. This…

byEkeminiSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023

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