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NCC approves MTN’s spectrum lease transaction from NTEL

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

The Nigerian Communications Commission, on Tuesday, grants MTN Nigeria a spectrum lease transaction from the Natcom Development and Investment Limited. […]

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Why my N250bn offer to buy Transcorp was rejected – Otedola

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed that his offer to buy Nigerian conglomerate, Transcorp Corporation Plc, for N250bn was rejected. […]

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CBN to sanction banks harbouring unlicensed firms

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

Nigerian commercial banks have been warned against harbouring and backing unlicensed foreign firms. To improve the country’s financial sector, the […]

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Knocks as Nigeria’s debt profile races to N80trn under Buhari govt

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

With Nigeria’s total debt stock racing to over N80 trillion, there is heightened concern in the country. Stakeholders are of […]

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Telcos, banks’ battle over N100bn USSD debt threatens e-payment

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

USSD code has opened the door for many Nigerians to utilise financial services, improving the adoption of e-payment systems and […]

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Invest in maritime, NIMASA advises Nigerians in diaspora

By Ifunanya / May 9, 2023

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has urged Nigerians in diaspora to […]

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FG to raise investments in affordable housing –Fashola

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, disclosed the government’s plans to provide additional affordable housing units […]

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Take over supervision of all crude oil export terminals, Buhari orders NURC

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum […]

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Yuan weakens to 6.9158 against dollar

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

Chinese Yuan and American dollars The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 44 pips […]

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Tomatoes, palm oil prices soar in Enugu

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

File copy: Oil palm plantation Prices of some foodstuffs, particularly tomatoes, palm oil and cassava flakes, popularly known as garri, […]

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Fuel Subsidy: CISLAC knocks FG over $800m World Bank loan

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has faulted the federal government over its $800 million World Bank loan for fuel […]

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Buhari to inaugurate Dangote refinery May 22

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2023

The Dangote Refinery established by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is scheduled to be inaugurated on May 22. According to […]

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Countries with highest international reserves revealed [Full list]

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2023

Countries with the highest international reserves have been revealed. According to the World of Statistics 2023 report, China leads the […]

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Dangote announces date for commissioning of multi-billion refineries

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2023

Dangote Group has announced the date for the launch of its much-awaited refineries. A letter of invitation obtained by Media […]

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Gombe agency generates N1.8bn in two years

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2023

The Gombe State Geographic Information Systems has generated over N1.8 billion in revenue in two years, its Director-General, Dr Kabiru […]

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Nigeria’s borrowing from World Bank hits $14.34bn in Q1 – Report

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2023

Nigeria’s borrowing from the World Bank has reached $14.34bn as of March 31, 2023, The has learnt. This was an […]

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E-identity system vital to digital economy, says NIMC

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2023

The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, Aliyu Abubakar , has said in order to advance digital infrastructure and […]

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Treasurers lament forex scarcity in Nigeria, urge FG to intervene

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2023

The Nigeria Association of Corporate Treasurers has lamented the scarcity of foreign exchange in the Country. Foreign scarcity has been […]

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Nigerian banks pay N260bn as income tax in 2022

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2023

To improve the country’s revenue drive, 10 commercial banks listed in the Nigerian Exchange Group, NGX, paid N260.3 billion in […]

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Corporate treasurers urge FG to address forex scarcity

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2023

The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to address the scarcity of foreign exchange that […]

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