Forex losses hit currency dealers as CBN slashes BDC rate to N1,117.5/$
Currency dealers expressed concern over mounting losses and decreasing demand for the dollar as the naira…
Stock market investors record N623 bn loss
Last week, stock market investors in Nigeria experienced losses amounting to N623 billion as fund managers…
Testing begins on 700 megawatts zungeru hydroelectric power plant
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of testing on the 700 megawatts Zungeru Hydroelectric Power…
Petrol: Oil marketers propose N550/litre price to Dangote
As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Limited, works to alleviate petrol scarcity in Lagos and its…
$200 million Landmark Beach Resort to be demolished for costal highway project
The Lagos State Government has issued a notice to demolish the $200 million Landmark Beach Resort, citing…
Equity market faces third consecutive weekly loss
The Nigerian equities market faced its third consecutive weekly loss as investors grappled with the potential…
FCMB supports ReelFruit on sustainable manufacturing
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has reiterated its dedication to sustainable manufacturing practices aimed at…
High costs push manufacturing exports down 62% in 4yrs
The manufacturing sector's contribution to Nigeria's non-oil exports has experienced a significant decline of 62%…
Cashew farmers see low output on harsh harmattan
Cashew farmers in Nigeria anticipate a slight decrease in output for the 2024 season due to the severe harmattan…
CBN’s policy reforms propel naira to high, but challenges remain
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully implemented most of its long-awaited monetary policy reforms,…
U.S. treasury secretary urges China to address global economic concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently highlighted growing worries about China's excessive manufacturing…
A near-miss cyberattack put US officials and the tech industry on edge
Last month, German software developer Andres Freund, employed by Microsoft, made a startling discovery during…
Johnson & Johnson to acquire Shockwave medical for $12.5 Billion
In a significant move to expand its portfolio of medical devices for heart disease treatment, Johnson &…
Indonesia reconsiders export regulations after business group raise concerns
Indonesia is reviewing regulations aimed at limiting imports of over 3,000 products, according to a senior trade…
Foxconn forecasts revenue growth in Q2 after dip in Q1
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer and key assembler of Apple's iPhone, anticipates a…
Canada to raise fees for permanent residency applications
Starting April 30, 2024, Canada's immigration department, IRCC, will increase fees for permanent residency…
United Capital Plc records 70.9 percent revenue increase
United Capital Plc, a prominent financial and investment services company in Nigeria, has experienced a remarkable…
Petrol queues returns as NNPC struggles to meet demand
Motorists in certain parts of Lagos encountered renewed queues at petrol stations on Thursday, attributed to…
Nigeria’s raw material imports surge by 25%
In 2023, imports of raw materials into Nigeria witnessed a substantial increase of 25%, totaling N3 trillion, as…
Stock market sees investor losses on bearish trading
Stock investors faced losses totaling N252 billion as the Nigerian Exchange sustained a bearish trend on Thursday,…
Ekiti varsity unveils N1bn agro-tech fund
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, has announced the establishment of a N1 billion…
FG to issue foreign currency denominated bonds in June
The Federal Government has announced intentions to launch domestic bonds denominated in foreign currency in the…
Stanbic IBTC bank upgrades mobile app
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, introduced an upgraded version of its mobile app…
Less than 30% of taxable citizens pay tax in Nigeria
The Christian Aid UK Nigerian Programme has disclosed that less than 30% of taxable citizens in Nigeria contribute…
ThinkBusiness Africa faults proposed sugar tax hike
ThinkBusiness Africa, an economic analysis and policy advocacy group, has raised concerns regarding the assertions…
US employment boom leaves factory workers behind
The Ariens Company, famous for its bright orange snow blowers and lawnmowers, had a tough time last summer when…
US has not asked India to cut Russian oil purchases, American official says
The United States hasn't told India to stop buying oil from Russia. Instead, they want to make sure the global oil…
Global markets watchdog proposes closer scrutiny of stock exchanges
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) suggested new guidelines on Thursday to help…
Japanese companies agreed on biggest wage hike in 33 years, union group says
A group of Japanese companies have agreed to increase wages by 5.24% this year, according to Rengo, the country's…
Customs Q1 revenue surpasses N1tn
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant increase in its revenue for the first quarter of…