U.S. Ends Exchange Programs With China, Calling Them ‘Propaganda’
The U.S. State Department said on Friday it has ended five cultural exchange programs with China, calling them…
Canadian Dollar Cracks 78 U.S. Cents On Strong Jobs Data
The Canadian dollar strengthened to a two-year high against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as Wall Street rose and…
Dangote: Naira Devaluation Will Not Affect Nigeria’s Food Fortification Targets
Dangote said this at the 3rd Annual Nigeria Food Processing and Leadership Forum, which he chaired alongside Bill…
Pound Soars To 2018 High On Brexit Optimism, Dollar Weakness
The pound rallied on mounting speculation that Britain and the European Union are closing in on a Brexit trade…
Next Africa: Where Are The Vaccines?, South Africans Ask
The plaudits South Africa won for its swift initial response to the coronavirus in March are a distant memory.…
Why We’ve Been Able To Fast-Track Lagos-Badagry Expressway Project — FG
The Federal Government says additional alternative funding is speeding up reconstruction of the Lagos-Badagry…
Devaluation In Nigeria: Lesson For The Next Government By Dr Nasir Aminu
The effects of weakening the naira include more expensive imported goods. In an ideal world, this should discourage…
Recession: Nigerians Must Moderate Foriegn Goods Consumption To Stabilize Economy…
Central Bank of Nigeria, has advised Nigerians to moderate their insatiable tastes for consumption of foriegn goods…
Naira Steady As Oil Output Slips And Remittances Fall
Nigeria’s central bank weakened the naira for the third time this year amid dollar shortages and lower than…
We’ll Allow Freedom Of Speech, Not Reckless Use Of Social Media, Says FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, yesterday, restated the resolve of the President…
US Removes Visa Reciprocity Fee For Nigerians
The United States has removed the reciprocity fee imposed on visa applications for Nigerians.
Nigeria’s Ministry…
Tons Of Cocoa Beans Are Piling Up In Nigerian Ports
In Nigeria, efforts to claw back some of the foreign-exchange earnings lost to falling oil prices are causing…
Nigerian Currency Loses 1.1% Against USD At Parallel Market
The Naira took a slide against the US Dollar at the black market on Friday after it depreciated by N5 to trade at…
Lagos-Ibadan Train Tickets’ll Cost N3,000 To N6,000 – FG
The Federal Government on Friday announced the approval of transport fares on the new Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge…
Sterling Falls As Hopes For A Brexit Deal Recede; Talks Continue
Sterling was falling on Friday, retreating from the one-year high it reached the day before, on growing scepticism…
Dollar Set For Worst Week In A Month; Euro Rides High
The dollar was headed for its worst week in a month on Friday while the euro gained, as investors bet the U.S.…
Lufthansa Resumes Lagos, Abuja Flights
Lufthansa on Thursday welcomed passengers at Lagos airport on board on resumption of its nonstop flight from…
Arik, Aero May Merge For Business Survival
There are strong indications that stakeholders are considering a merger between Arik Air and Aero Contractors, two…
Covid-19 – Restrict Int’l Flights, Muric Tells Govt
The Muslim Rights Concern has urged the Federal Government to restrict international flights over worldwide reports…
Dangote Refinery Named Among 20 Most Influential Projects In The World
Dangote Oil Refinery has been listed among top 20 influential projects surveyed in the last 18 months by the…
Taxpayers Relieved From Tax Investigation Beyond Six Years
The Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT or "the Tribunal") sitting in Benin on 8 October 2020 decided in Citibank Nigeria…
Nigeria: New Policy To Improve Diaspora Remittances Starts Dec 4
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele has announced that the new CBN policy to improve the Diaspora…
NSE: Application Of 0.08% Stamp Duty Begins December 7
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) yesterday said from Monday, December 7, the Stamp Duty rate of 0.08 per cent on…
Extortion Worsens Apapa Gridlock
‘Clearing agents lose average of N300m to illegal collection’ Importers, clearing agents and truck owners have…
Nigerian Farm Becomes Country’s Largest Sun-Powered Poultry Plant
Empower New Energy and Rensource have teamed up to create the largest power purchase agreement for solar energy in…
Oil Advances Toward $50 After OPEC+ Clinches Compromise Deal
Oil extended gains toward $50 a barrel after OPEC+ reached a compromise deal to gradually taper production cuts,…
Euro Bursts Through Resistance, Dollar Holds Near 2-1/2 Year Low
The euro was headed for its best week in a month on Friday and has blown past major resistance levels as investors…
Naira Steady, Oil Output Slips, Remittances Fall
After hitting a four year low on Monday, the Naira has staged a minor rebound due to a broadly weaker Dollar.…
Euro Rally’s Just Warming Up As Charts Signal Rise To $1.25
An advance that sent the euro to the highest since 2018 has put a move above $1.25 back into focus. It’s a level…
Naira’s Exchange Rate Creates Woes For Businesses
The unstable nature of the naira is a very troubling development for key industry players and will continue to…