Black Market Speculators Lose Big After Naira Gains N50/$1 In A Few Days.
Since the start of August, the naira has continued to rise while holding onto its gains amid weak buying pressures;…
Nigerian Stocks: List Of Dividends Announced In 2022.
As audited accounts start to trickle in, companies will propose dividend payments to their shareholders; as recommended by their respective…
‘Glimmer Of Hope’ As Ukraine Grain Ship Leaves Odesa Port.
The first ship to carry Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea since Russia invaded Ukraine five months ago; left the…
Why So Many Nigerians Lose Money In Currency Trading.
The international foreign exchange market is the biggest financial market in the world, with a daily trading volume estimated to…
U.S. Crypto Firm Nomad Hit By $190 Million Theft.
U.S. crypto firm Nomad has been hit by a $190 million theft, blockchain researchers said; the latest such heist to…
China Leaders Say 5.5% GDP Growth Is Guidance, Not Hard Target.
Chinese leaders told the government that this year’s economic growth of about 5.5% is a guidance; and not a hard…
China Raises Hope For Emerging Market Debt.
China’s commitment to restructure the $6 billion it is owed by Zambia is a good sign for Sri Lanka and others that…
Ether Overtakes Bitcoin In Options Market For The First Time Ever.
Ether, the native token of Ethereum’s blockchain, currently on the verge of switching its consensus mechanism; from a Proof-of-Work (PoW)…
Nigeria, Other African Countries Need 20,000 Pilots –Report.
Aircraft giant, Boeing has raised concern over the dearth of pilots, technicians, and cabin brew as the plane maker; In…
Government On Brink Of Bankruptcy- Nigeria.
Economic and financial experts at Nigeria-based economic think tank, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, have said that the…
Naira crash: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians To Stop Using Dollars For Local Transactions.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party has urged the government and Nigerians to stop using foreign currencies…
Top Stockbroking Firms In Nigeria Trade N59.8 Billion Worth Of Stocks In July 2022.
Stanbic IBTC, FBN Quest, EFG Hermes led the list of top-performing stockbroking firms in the month of July 2022; jointly…
Dangote Cement Deploys Grinding Plants In Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire.
The Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Cement, Michel Puchercos, has said the company is boosting production in its Okpella plant, Nigeria,…
We Didn’t Increase Petrol Price, Marketers Did – Nigeria FG.
The Federal Government insisted that it had not raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit; popularly called petrol, above…
Art Hotel Will Promote Nigerian Arts, Crafts
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the newly inaugurated Art Hotel in Lagos; will promote indigenous…
Transcorp Records N13.36bn Profit.
Transnational Corporation Plc has said it recorded N13.36bn profit before tax in the first six months of 2022. A statement…
FG Failed To Provide N100bn Electricity Subsidy – Nigeria Discos.
Electricity distribution companies on Sunday reacted officially to the takeover/restructuring of five Discos; by the Federal Government through the Bureau…
BDC Operators Urge Central Bank To Abandon Offical Rate As Naira Continues To Fall.
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN); to abandon…
NESTLE, MTN Drive SWOOTs Capitalization Down By N724 Billion.
The combined market capitalization of stocks worth over one trillion (SWOOTs) depreciated by 3.49% to close at N20.01 trillion; from…
FUGAZ Investors Lose N42.21 Billion.
The market capitalization of the top five banks, referred to as the Tier-1 banks or FUGAZ, depreciated by 1.89%; to…
Guinness Nigeria Boosts Revenue From Sales of Malta, ‘Ready to Drink’ Brands.
Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, has announced its audited results for the period ended 30 June 2022;…
UK Inflation Expectations Fall Again As BoE Nears Rates Decision.
The British public’s expectations for inflation fell again in July, a survey showed, potentially adding to the case; for the…
CBN Vows To Stop Naira Fall- Nigeria.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has advised Nigerians to resist the urge of succumbing to speculative activities of some players in…
Nigerian Exchange Lifts Suspension On Trading In The Shares C&I Leasing.
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has lifted the suspension placed on trading in the shares of C&I Leasing Plc. The Exchange…
NGX’s Top 3 Gainers For The Month Of July 2022- Nigeria.
The Nigerian equity market is now on its second consecutive month of decline as it posted a negative performance; in…
FG May Increase Gas Flaring Penalties- Nigeria.
There are indications that the Federal Government may increase gas flaring penalties as Nigeria races; towards achieving its commitment to the…
2022 Half Year: MTN Reports N181 Billion Profit In 6 Months.
Nigerian telecommunication company, MTN Nigeria has reported a total profit of N181 billion for the first half of the year…
Telecom Italia’s Network Boss Expected To Leave Company.
The head of Telecom Italia’s (TIM) (TLIT.MI) network is expected to leave after the summer; in a move that may further complicate…
US Slips Into Recession After GDP Contracts By 0.9% In Q2 2022.
The United States of America recorded a 0.9% contraction in its gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2022.…
Exxon Posts Record-Breaking Second-Quarter Profit.
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) posted its biggest quarterly profit ever on the back of soaring energy prices; and as it kept a…