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Controversy Erupts Over N90 Billion Hajj Subsidy Amid Economic Hardship

Controversy Erupts Over N90 Billion Hajj Subsidy Amid Economic Hardship

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

Nigerians have expressed outrage over President Bola Tinubu’s government’s decision to allocate N90 billion for the subsidization of the 2024 […]

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CBN Removes Limits on PAPSS Transactions to Boost Intra-Africa Trade

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a significant move to boost trade and payment services transactions on the […]

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Boosting Nigerias Manufacturing Sector Calls for Government Subsidies and Access

Boosting Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector: Calls for Government Subsidies and Access to Finance

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

Manufacturers in Nigeria are calling on the Federal Government to provide subsidies to the production industry in order to combat […]

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Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority records ₦1.18tr Income in 2023

By IDBM Consult / March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024 The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA ) has released its 2023 financial results. The Authority’s total operating […]

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Naira to sustain rally after 46% gain against dollar, says Rewane

By IDBM Consult / March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024 The naira will sustain ongoing rally at both official and parallel markets as dollar liquidity rises, Managing […]

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CBN to Monitor Nigerian Banking Sector Recapitalisation to Prevent Illicit Financing

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria is taking a proactive approach to monitor the recapitalization of the Nigerian banking sector in […]

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Naira depreciates against US Dollar at forex market

Naira Holds Strong at N1,300 Exchange Rate Against USD During Easter Holiday Trading

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

The Naira has held steady at an exchange rate of N1,300 against the US Dollar as the official foreign exchange […]

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NSIA Reports 1,122% Increase in Total Comprehensive Income to N1.18 Trillion

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, responsible for managing the country’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, has just announced a staggering 1,122% increase […]

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CBN Raises Minimum Capital Requirements for Banks, Sparking Bank Merger Talks

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

Bank mergers are on the horizon in Nigeria, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently announced a significant […]

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Improving Nigerian Business Data Capacity for Sustainable Growth

Improving Nigerian Business Data Capacity for Sustainable Growth

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2024

As a data scientist at the University of Hull’s Energy and Environmental Institute in England, Olabode Adebola sheds light on […]

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CBN raises minimum capital requirements for banks

By IDBM Consult / March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a significant increase in minimum capital requirements for all banks operating […]

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Crypto King Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for FTX Fraud

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2024

Renowned American entrepreneur and cryptocurrency mogul, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been handed a hefty 25-year prison sentence for his role in […]

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Crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

By IDBM Consult / March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing $8 billion […]

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Cement price surges to N15000 in Abuja

Cement Price Drops by 22-26% in FCT: Dangote N7,800, BUA N11,000

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2024

The cost of cement has seen a significant decrease of 22% to 26% for a 50kg bag in the Federal […]

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Binance executives drag NSA, EFCC to court

By IDBM Consult / March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has sued the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic […]

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Nigeria’s Average Healthy Diet Cost Jumps to N938/Day in February

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2024

In February 2024, Nigeria saw a significant increase in the average cost of a healthy diet, with individuals now spending […]

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GTBank Uganda Transitions to Tier 2 Credit Institution for Retail

GTBank Uganda Transitions to Tier 2 Credit Institution for Retail and SME Banking Success

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2024

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Uganda is undergoing a significant transformation, as it transitions from a Tier 1 Commercial Bank to […]

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President Tinubu Establishes Economic Coordination Council Taskforce

President Tinubu Establishes Economic Coordination Council & Taskforce

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step in reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape by establishing two key bodies aimed at […]

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Eniola Ajao bows, announces new ‘Best Dressed Female’ winners

By IDBM Consult / March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 Actress Eniola Ajao has succumbed to pressure following the backlash and criticism from netizens for awarding Bobrisky as […]

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Global body recertifies WACOT

By IDBM Consult / March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 Global body, ECOCERT, has renewed its certification of WACOT to export organic sesame produced in Nigeria. The organic sesame […]

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