The just-concluded Lagos International Trade Fair took a hit from the over one-month closure of borders…
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FG approves $1.6bn for Port Harcourt, Warri ports
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi recently disclosed that two new seaports costing $1.6bn are to…
Sahara Group lauds UNDP’s programme
Africa’s huge economic growth potential can be harnessed through robust intra-African trade, collaboration and firm resolve…
Telecom firms to end voicemail
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Patanmi, has directed mobile network providers to…
Investors storm stock market as CBN changes policy on treasury bills
The CBN recently barred local investors from participating in its treasury bill auctions in a bid…
FG releases N650bn for road construction, repairs
The Federal Government said on Wednesday that road construction and repairs under the Ministry of Works…
Treasury bills’ interest rates drop to single digits
The interest rates on treasury bills have crashed further, closing in the single digit region at…
FG to offer N150bn bonds November 20- DMO
The Debt Management Office has said the Federal Government will auction N150bn worth of bonds by…
Access Bank rewards winners at the Womenpreneur Pitch A-ton 2019
Access Bank Plc yesterday rewarded three winners in its Womenpreneur Pitch A-ton 2019 programme with N9…
FG to tax dividends on oil proceeds
There is a move by the Federal Government to tax dividends paid from the profit of…
CBN approves N610.4bn loans to farmers
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a total of N610.4bn to the banks for farmers…
Ecobank announces appointment of Deepak Malik as Non-Executive Director
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has announced the appointment of Deepak Malik as Non-Executive Director. In a statement…
Lagos Commodities Exchange admits 23 dealing firms
In preparation for its inauguration, the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange has admitted 23 dealing member…
Expert advises SEC on investment risks
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been advised to increase its efforts in building an efficient…
Union Bank partners LEAP to promote social innovation
LEAP Africa and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc have said they will give support to youths…
Fidelity Bank restates commitment to support customers’ businesses
Fidelity Bank Plc has said it will continue to support the long-term expansion of the businesses…
Nigeria’s non-oil revenue hits N1.36tn
The Federal Government’s revenue from the non-oil sector rose to N1.36tn in the third quarter of…
DBN disburses N100bn to MSMEs
Between January and October this year, the sum of N100bn was disbursed by the Development Bank…