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Naira Depreciates Against USD After Binance Halts Naira Transactions

Naira Continues Appreciation Against US Dollar, Hits N1,278.58 Per USD

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2024

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has shown signs of strength against the US dollar in recent days, both in official […]

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Bitcoin Mining Businesses Generate Record $2bn Monthly Revenue in March

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2024

Bitcoin mining businesses achieved a remarkable milestone in March, generating a staggering $2 billion in monthly revenue from block rewards […]

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JUST IN: Dangote pegs minimum of 1ml/marketer as diesel sale begins

By IDBM Consult / April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024 The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pegged a minimum of one million litres of Automotive Gas […]

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Customers of revoked 183 financial institutions receive N17bn

NDIC Commits to Prosecuting Bank Failure Contributors: Collaboration with EFCC for Financial Stability

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2024

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is unwavering in its dedication to holding accountable those responsible for the collapse of […]

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Commercial Banks Delay Audited Results for 2023 Due to Regulatory

Commercial Banks Delay Audited Results for 2023 Due to Regulatory Approval

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2024

Four major Nigerian banks, including United Bank for Africa, Zenith Bank, Stanbic IBTC, and Wema Bank, have announced that they […]

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2023 FG might pay N600bn as electricity subsidy NERC

Nigeria’s Power Crisis: Most Plants Operate at 37% Capacity, Minister Vows Increase to 6000MW

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2024

Most power plants in Nigeria are operating well below their full capacity, contributing to the country’s ongoing struggle with unreliable […]

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Nigerian Banks Face Job Losses Amid 2024 Recapitalization Panic

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2024

Nigerian Banks Face Uncertainty as CBN Raises Minimum Capital Requirements In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian […]

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ARCON lambasted for punishing Media Talk Africa advertiser agency raises kangaroo tribunal

ARCON Law Controversy: Advertisers Clash Over New Regulations

By Ifunanya / April 2, 2024

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has recently implemented new regulations that have sparked controversy within the advertising and […]

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We are working on Abuja-London, Houston, New York routes — Air Peace CEO

By IDBM Consult / April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 Air Peace Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Allen Onyema has announced the airline is prepared to start […]

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BREAKING Nigerias inflation rate hits 2990 in January amid rising

Fuel Subsidy Removal, Not Money Supply Surge, Drives Nigeria’s Soaring Inflation

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2024

A recent study has revealed that the removal of fuel subsidies, rather than the increase in money supply, is the […]

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Nigerian Railway to increase daily train trips in 2024

Nigerian Railway Corporation Revenue Surges to N6.07 Billion in 2023

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2024

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) had a successful year in 2023, generating a total revenue of N6,071 billion from various […]

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CBNs Recapitalisation Move Ensuring Stability Growth in Nigerian Banks

CBN’s Recapitalisation Move: Ensuring Stability & Growth in Nigerian Banks

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2024

The recent decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to recapitalize banks has received support from the Centre for the […]

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Cement prices: Block moulders call for lower import duties

By IDBM Consult / April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 The National Association of Block moulders of Nigeria (NABMON) has urged the Federal Government to reduce import duties on […]

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NIMC’s licensees undergo more scrutiny for alleged data breach

By IDBM Consult / April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 It would no longer be business as usual with licensees of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) expected […]

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Northern Groups Suit for Igbo Exit from Nigeria Struck Out

Ekiti Cargo Airport Project: Group Seeks Mandamus Order for Financial Records

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2024

The Ekiti Patriotic Consultative Forum, a socio-political pressure group, has taken legal action against the State Government in a bid […]

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Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule Focuses on Agriculture and Mining

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule Focuses on Agriculture and Mining Development

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2024

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State is on a mission to transform the state’s economy by focusing on agriculture and […]

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Elon Musk joins Disney as Chief Diversity Officer

By IDBM Consult / April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 In a surprising announcement on Monday, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk  took to his X handle to declare […]

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Physically challenged man nabbed with bags of marijuana, Tramadol, others in Lagos

By IDBM Consult / April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 A 38-year-old physically challenged man named Adamu Ileyasu has been apprehended by police officers while en route […]

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NGX records bearish trading as ASI declines by 033 per

NGX ASI Surges 39.8% in Q1 2024, Becomes Second Best-Performing Stock in Nigerian Market

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2024

The Nigerian stock market has seen impressive growth in the first quarter of 2024, despite facing economic challenges. According to […]

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Naira Free Fall Nigerias crude oil sales should be in

Nigerian Government Adopts Trucks and Barges to Combat Crude Oil Pipeline Vandalism

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2024

The Nigerian federal government is taking proactive measures to combat pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft by implementing a new […]

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