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Flood threatens N1.9tn CBN agric schemes, losses mount

By Media Talk Africa / October 28, 2022

The devastation caused by floods on hundreds of thousands of hectares of farmlands across the country currently poses a threat […]

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Operators kick over bidders named to manage airports

By Media Talk Africa / October 28, 2022

Operators in the aviation industry yesterday kicked over the naming of some companies  selected as  preferred bidders of three  international […]

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Naira redesign not economic priority — CISLAC

By Media Talk Africa / October 28, 2022

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plan to redesign 200, 500 and […]

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JUST IN: Experts react to CBN’s plan to redesign Naira

By Media Talk Africa / October 27, 2022

By Emma Ujah,   Abuja Bureau Chief, Peter Egwuatu, Asst. Business Editor, Yinka Kolawole, Nkiru Nnorom, Rosemary Iwunze and Godfrey Bivbere […]

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Ogun communities lament blackout, tackle IBEDC

By Media Talk Africa / October 27, 2022

Landlords and residents around Magboro and Ibafo communities, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lamented […]

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Northern group kicks against redesign of Naira notes

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

A group, the Concerned Northern Forum, has kicked against the proposed redesign of the Naira notes by the Central Bank […]

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FG decries rising inflation, moves to stop trend

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

…Oil theft, petrol subsidy frustrated 2022 budget performance – Minister The Federal Government has decried the growing inflation in Nigeria, […]

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FG earmarks $7bn for poverty reduction

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

The Federal Government says it has earmarked about $7 billion within the last seven years in its efforts to pull […]

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Fuel scarcity grounds Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, commuters stranded

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

Petrol scarcity hit different parts of Nigeria on Tuesday, forcing motorists to spend hours at filling stations while battling to […]

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New naira notes to be in circulation December 15 – Emefiele

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

In line with this approval, we have finalized arrangements for the new currency to begin circulation from December 15, 2022. – […]

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Breaking: CBN redesigns Naira

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

The Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele, Wednesday said that the apex bank would redesign the country’s currency.

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CBN, AMCON sell Polaris Bank to SCIL- Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 21, 2022

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Asset Management Company of Nigeria have formally announced the completion of a Share […]

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Why Alaba market was shut down – Traders

By Media Talk Africa / October 20, 2022

The leadership of Alaba International Market on Thursday justified why it shut down the market following Wednesday’s clash between traders […]

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FG to tackle deficit, debt with assets sales, other measures – Finance Minister

By Media Talk Africa / October 20, 2022

Says Nigeria not seeking debt restructuring Assets sales is a questionable solution – Experts By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, Nkiru Nnorom, […]

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Kogi drags Dangote to court over Obajana ownership- Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 20, 2022

The government of Kogi State has initiated legal action against Dangote Industries Limited, the parent company of Dangote Cement Plc […]

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Niger Delta Network calls for completion of NDDC project at UUTH

By Media Talk Africa / October 19, 2022

Niger Delta Network, a civil society group in the region, has called for the completion of the construction of a […]

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Buhari commissions first off-shore petroleum terminal in Lekki-Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 19, 2022

Nigeria’s first off-shore petroleum products terminal would be commissioned this weekend by President Mohammadu Buhari. Located in the Lekki Free […]

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Just In: FCTA Enforces 6pm Closing Time For Dutse Alhaji, Dei-dei Markets- Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 17, 2022

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it is to commence enforcement of the 6 pm closing time for Dei-dei market, […]

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Kogi vs Dangote: Delirium of power

By Media Talk Africa / October 17, 2022

By Dele Sobowale “It is time for all good men (and women) to tremble for our country.”  – Marl Twain, […]

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Salisu assumes duty as Jaiz Bank MD

By Media Talk Africa / October 17, 2022

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Dr. Salisu, today, assumed duty as Managing Director/Chief Executive of Jaiz Bank Plc. The […]

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