Economy
CIBN, NIBSS Introduce e-Payment Certification Programmes
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in collaboration with Nigerian Interbank Settlement Systems Plc (NIBSS) have introduced professional...
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NSE market capitalization appreciates by N27bn
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the third consecutive day on Wednesday posted further growth increasing by...
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Infrastructure, forex undermining real sector interventions
Improvement in local manufacturers’ confidence in the economy as well as sectoral recovery, remains challenged by parlous state of infrastructure...
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Nigerian Breweries records N337bn in revenue
Nigerian Breweries Plc said it recorded a turnover of N337.01bn in revenue in its audited financial statement for the year...
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Hope PSBank begins free NIN registration for Nigerians across offices nationwide
Hope PSBank, a subsidiary of Unified Payment Services Limited and Nigeria’s premier digital-first bank, has commenced a free National Identification...
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Petrol landing cost jumps to N186, oil hits $64
Against the backdrop of the rising price of oil prices, the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) imported into...
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Individuals can build, maintain highways, says FG
Under the new Highway Development and Management Initiative of the Federal Government, private individuals will be permitted to build, operate...
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United Capital Grows Profit by 61% to N7.9bn, to Pay N4.2bn Dividend
United Capital Plc, one of the leading investment banking firms has recorded positive results for the year ended December 30,...
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Labour silent as Buhari, govs discuss fuel price Thursday
The President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and the state governors will discuss the issue of fuel pricing Thursday. The Minister...
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The insurance sector’s assets hit N1.82tn on the recapitalization deadline
The insurance sector’s assets rose by N410bn in one year as the industry attracted new investors; NIKE POPOOLA reports Despite the impact...
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African Union to Set up Infrastructure Fund
The African Union (AU) is setting up a fund to finance the construction of much-needed roads, railways and power plants...
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Danbatta: Women Pivotal to Socio-economic Development
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has emphasised the important role...
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SON to Deploy Tools to Boost Enforcement of Standards
The Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mallam Farouk Salim, said the agency has resolved to adopt additional approaches,...
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Underwriter gets stable outlook rating for performance
The plan to recapitalise the insurance industry in the country may be getting the required boost as insurers record improved...
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Nigeria has $5.83bn undisbursed foreign loans – DMO
Nigeria has more than $5.83bn foreign loans that have been approved but not yet disbursed, the Debt Management Office has...
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COVID-19 pushes 27m Nigerians into extreme poverty, says NLC
The ravaging coronavirus has pushed 27 million Nigerians into abject poverty since the outbreak of the virus early last year....
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As More Airlines Enter Aviation Industry
There are key facts that could be confirmed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and industry analysts.The first is...
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NLC Declares Strike in 18 States over Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday directed workers in all the states where the national minimum wage of N30, 000...
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FBNInsurance partners Collinson on healthcare
FBNInsurance, a life insurer and a member of the SANLAM Group, said it partnered Collinson, a global leader in travel,...
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Electricity generation drops as idle plants rise to 11
The number of idle power plants on the national grid rose to 11 on Thursday, a day after a system...
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Interswitch Introduces Quickteller Business for SMEs
The Interswitch Group has announced the launch of Quickteller Business, a new comprehensive corporate solution focused on empowering businesses of...
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External reserves down by $565m in two weeks
The country’s external reserves dipped by $565m from $36.198bn as of February 1, to $35.633bn as of February 15, latest...
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Fuel price hike looms nationwide as marketers meet
Marketers of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, on Wednesday met in Abuja on matters regarding the price of the...
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Power grid collapses, plunges Lagos, others into darkness
The nation’s power grid suffered its first collapse this year on Wednesday, plunging parts of the country into a blackout....
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CBN sells $10.3bn at FX market in six months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold a total of $10.3 billion at the foreign exchange (FX) market in the...
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