UBS launches $2 billion share buyback program
UBS announced on Tuesday the launch of a new share buyback program worth up to $2 billion, with half of the…
Google settles lawsuit, agrees to destroy billions of data records
HeadlineGoogle has agreed to destroy billions of data records as part of a settlement to resolve a lawsuit…
South Asia’s jobs creation lags population growth, says World Bank
The World Bank cautioned on Tuesday that job creation in South Asian economies is lagging behind the increase in…
Frontier airlines operate high-fare markets to improve earnings
Frontier Airlines, a U.S. no-frills carrier, is adjusting its strategy to prioritize growth in "high fare" markets…
Disney gains upper hand in boardroom battle against activist investors
Walt Disney (DIS.N) seems to have gained the upper hand in the battle for board seats and the future direction of…
Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast cocoa crop
Farmers in Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, are worried about their cocoa crop due to the lack of…
Over 100 companies benefit from tax exemption- NIPC
According to the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), a total of 107 companies are currently receiving…
Africa Prudential approve 900m dividends
Shareholders of Africa Prudential Plc have given their approval for the payment of N900 million in dividends,…
Alternative bank, TK Tech Africa set $500m digital sukuk partnership
The Alternative Bank and TK Tech Africa are teaming up to revolutionize financial technology and non-interest…
Nigeria’s exports to Netherlands hit N1.9 trillion in Q4
According to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria exported goods worth N1.9 trillion to…
Again Zenith Bank named best bank in Nigeria
Zenith Bank Plc has been honored as the Best Bank in Nigeria at the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024,…
Airfares expected to drop further as prices plummet by over 50%
Recent findings by Daily Trust have revealed a significant reduction of over 50 percent in international airfares,…
Naira recovery now tackle inflation — BDCs
The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria has highlighted the positive impact of the naira's…
Electricity tariff hike looms as FG raises gas price
The Federal Government has announced an increase in the price of natural gas for power generation companies,…
Reduced crude oil exports by Nigeria, Iraq cause plunge in OPEC output
A recent survey by Reuters revealed a significant drop in oil output by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting…
Chams Holdings bounces back with N20.22m profit
Chams Holdings Plc, known for providing identity verification solutions, made a remarkable comeback in 2023,…
Tension in Lagos as fuel stations shut down over scarcity
Several parts of Lagos experienced palpable tension on Monday as a number of fuel stations were shut down due to…
Banks positioned to meet new recapitalization requirements
The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communication Professionals of Banks has expressed confidence that…
Four banks delay filing of 2023 audited results
Four prominent banks, including United Bank for Africa, Zenith Bank, Stanbic IBTC, and Wema Bank, have disclosed…
Naira appreciates to N1,280 against Dollar on parallel market
The naira's upward trajectory continues as the US dollar is currently trading at N1,280 on the parallel market,…
Super-sized liquidity returns to Nigeria’s FX market as daily trades near $1bn
Nigeria's foreign exchange market experienced its highest turnover in a single day since 2017 on Thursday, with a…
FG directs banks to deduct 0.375% stamp duty on loans
The Federal Government has instructed commercial banks in Nigeria to deduct and remit 0.375% on all loans…
FG to arraign Binance, 2 others for alleged tax evasion April 4
The Federal Government is set to arraign Binance Holdings Limited and its top officials, Tigran Gambaryan and…
CBN sells N1.64 trillion in treasury bills as higher interest rates attract…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) successfully conducted an auction of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) on March 27,…
Crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 yrs in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced cryptocurrency prodigy, received a 25-year prison sentence on Thursday following…
Oando PLC suspended from Johannesburg stock exchange over financial reporting…
Oando PLC, a prominent Nigerian energy company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Johannesburg…
Daily FX turnover jumps to record $857 million
On Thursday, March 28th, the daily forex turnover reached a remarkable $857 million, marking the highest level…
CBN Increases capital base for commercial banks to N500- N200 billion
In a sweeping financial reform announced on Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised…
South Africa’s producer inflation slows to 4.5%
Statistics South Africa reported that South Africa's producer inflation rate eased to 4.5% year-on-year in…
NNPC denies reports of fuel price adjustment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) clarified that recent reports suggesting a price change…