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US Inflation Rises to 35 in March Fueling Concerns Over

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate to Rise to 32.65% in March 2024, CAPE Economic Research Report

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Set to Rise in March 2024 As Nigeria braces for the release of its inflation rate for […]

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CBN Excludes Banks’ Retained Earnings in New Capital Requirement for Financial System Strengthening

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a bold move to strengthen the country’s financial system by increasing the […]

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Minister Umahi Clarifies Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway Cost at N4bnkm

Minister Umahi Clarifies Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Cost at N4bn/km

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has clarified the cost of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, refuting claims made by former […]

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Kerosene consumers experienced unprecedented price hike in 2023 NBS

Nigeria’s Electricity Supply Surges by 14.64% in Q4 2023, Minister Blames Gas Constraints

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

Nigeria’s electricity supply saw a significant increase of 14.64% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year, […]

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Kerosene consumers experienced unprecedented price hike in 2023 NBS

NESI Reports Decrease in Unmetered Electricity Customers in Q4 2023

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

In the Nigerian electricity supply industry, the number of unmetered electricity customers has decreased to 5.83 million in the fourth […]

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Federal Government to Save N15tn with Electricity Tariff Adjustment

Federal Government to Save N1.5tn with Electricity Tariff Adjustment

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has recently made significant changes to the electricity tariff structure in an effort to improve […]

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Global Financial Stability Report IMF Warns of 12 Billion Cyberattack

Global Financial Stability Report: IMF Warns of $12 Billion Cyberattack Losses

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently released a startling report revealing that financial institutions worldwide have suffered staggering losses […]

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Leveraging Nigerias Abundant Gas Reserves for Economic Growth

Leveraging Nigeria’s Abundant Gas Reserves for Economic Growth

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2024

The CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Mele Kyari, emphasized the vital role of natural gas in […]

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US Inflation Rises to 35 in March Fueling Concerns Over

US Inflation Rises to 3.5% in March, Fueling Concerns Over Interest Rates

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2024

The latest inflation figures from the United States have shown a significant increase, with the rate rising to 3.5 per […]

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Kaduna Electricity Workers Demand Justice Threaten License Seizure

Kaduna Electric Launches Rapid Response Teams for Band A Feeder Downtime

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2024

Kaduna Electric, a leading electricity distribution company in Nigeria, has taken proactive measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply to its […]

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Google Blocks 55 Billion Ads Suspends 127 Million 2023 Ads

Alphabet Hits Record High: Google’s Stock Soars to $1.95 Trillion

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2024

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reached a historic milestone on Tuesday as its market value soared to a record […]

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Nigerian Minister of Power Vows Sanctions for DisCos Failing to

Nigerian Minister of Power Vows Sanctions for DisCos Failing to Provide 20 Hours of Electricity

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2024

The Minister of Power in Nigeria, Adebayo Adelabu, has made it clear that the government will not tolerate any electricity […]

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Nigerian Govt to boost food production through mechanisation

Nigerian Treasury Bills and Bonds Used to Settle Central Bank Advances

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2024

The Nigerian government has utilized funds from Nigerian Treasury Bills and Bonds issued in 2024 to settle Ways and Means […]

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2023 Nigerian Banks Operating Expenses Surge by 4251 to N323tn

2023 Nigerian Banks Operating Expenses Surge by 42.51% to N3.23tn: Personnel Costs & Inflationary Pressure Key Drivers

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2024

Operating expenses for 10 Nigerian banks surged by 42.51% in 2023, reaching N3.23tn compared to N2.26tn the previous year, as […]

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Why theres a drop in Nigerias power supply TCN

NSE Urges NERC to Impose Sanctions on DisCos for Failing Service Delivery

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2024

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) is calling for strict penalties to be imposed on Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) that […]

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Africas Economic Growth Projections World Bank Forecasts 34 Growth in

Addressing Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa: World Bank’s Call for Policy Action

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2024

The World Bank has recently highlighted the persistent issue of inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa, ranking it as one of the […]

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Africas Economic Growth Projections World Bank Forecasts 34 Growth in

Africa’s Economic Growth Projections: World Bank Forecasts 3.4% Growth in 2024 and 3.8% in 2025

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2024

The World Bank has forecasted a positive outlook for Nigeria and other African economies, with growth expected to reach 3.4 […]

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PDP Urges Tinubu to Investigate Alleged Budget Insertion Scandal

Nigerians Suffer as Electricity Tariff Hike Worsens Hardship

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has remained silent as Nigerians face a 240 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, adding to […]

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EFCC Warns Against Dollar Transactions in Nigeria, Threatens Jail for Offenders

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to businesses in Nigeria, including schools, supermarkets, hotels, […]

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Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar as CBN Boosts Currency Defense

Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar as CBN Boosts Currency Defense

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2024

The Nigerian naira has been on a winning streak against the US dollar, with the Central Bank of Nigeria stepping […]

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