NSE’s statement in reaction to the Visionscape Municipality Bond Default
The NSE, yesterday, reacted to media publications about Visionscap's alleged default on the coupon payment of a N4.85 billion bond that was due in March.
Nigeria Weekly Update: Reporting season continues well
The reporting season for banks continues, with two high-quality banks enjoying big increases in Non-Interest Income in 2018.
Number of cars on Nigerian roads hit 11.8m in a year
Latest figures from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics have shown that there were 11.8 million licensed cars on Nigeria’s roads as at Q4 2018.
APC’s Sanwo-Olu emerges Lagos State’s Governor-Elect
The APC candidate during Saturday's gubernatorial election in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emerged victorious at the polls.
Visionscape Municipality Bond Default Explained
Last week, reports confirmed that a subsidiary of Visionscape Sanitations Solutions Limited may have defaulted on N4.5bn coupon payment due on March 4th.
BPE institutes four committees to review privatised enterprises
Four committees have been set up to look into the challenges hindering the growth of some corporations that were privatised by the Government ten years ago.
EFCC and CBN intensifies fight against financial fraudsters
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the EFCC are collectively intensifying the fight against financial crimes, even as they plan to bar individuals...
NIRSAL MFB to offer loans to SMEs at 5% interest rate
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank would provide loans to small businesses at a single digit interest rate of five per cent, according to CBN Governor.
Cinemas delay release of “Captain Marvel” due to gubernatorial elections
Nigerian cinema enthusiasts looking forward to seeing the highly-anticipated “Captain Marvel” on Friday, March 8th, will have to wait another week.
Central Bank of Nigeria to raise N1tn from treasury bills
A total of N1.006 trillion will be raised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the issuance of treasury bills in the second quarter of 2019.
Libya’s output could destabilise OPEC’s cuts and affect crude prices
The El Sharara Oil Field in Libya has recommenced operation after a three-month siege by militants shut down operations.
Billions lost as Nigerian refineries remain inactive
Between April and November 2018, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation lost revenue totalling 228.1 billion due to inactive refineries.
PEBEC commences fourth 60-Day NAP 4.0 on Ease of Doing Business
In line with the commitment to deliver reforms aimed at improving the enabling environment for doing business in Nigeria through systemic interventions, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has commenced the fourth 60-day National Action Plan (NAP 4.0) on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB).
CBN confirms Emefiele is still in charge, for now
CBN's Director in charge of Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor, has dispelled rumours suggesting that Godwin Emefiele has been sacked.
Is CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele In or Out ?
A multiplicity of reports emerged this evening concerning CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and his continued stay at the apex bank.
While Reuters and some local media reports...
Jim Ovia projects growth for Nigeria but data suggests otherwise
Jim Ovia, Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc believes the country is on a growth trajectory due to Nigeria's ease of doing business index and the inflation rate.
4+4: What Buhari may achieve in his second term
President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the polls in the early hours of Wednesday 2019 signaled the end of a very feisty election. It also...
FG to pay ₦39.9 billion monthly Subsidy as Petroleum Import declines
The importation of refined petroleum products will decline in March 2019, even as Nigerians consume an average of 53.2m litres of PMS daily.
Investors should take advantage of over $48bn opportunities in oil sector
More than $48 billion worth of investment opportunities exist in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, according to the Nigerian National petroleum Commissision.
Next Level: Exchange rate under Buhari by 2023
As President Muhammadu Buhari won Nigeria’s recently-concluded presidential election for his second term bid, Nigerians who voted-in the president again ‘surprisingly’ do not have...
Days after its announcement, IPMAN is yet to sell petrol at N140
IPMAN had approved the new price in a bid to motivate Nigerians to vote in the coming elections.
Aishah Ahmad leads shortlist to replace Emefiele
If not re-appointed, Godwin Emefiele, might vacate his position for one of his deputies, Aishah Ahmad.
AfDB expends $11.3bn in support of projects across Africa
The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has invested as much as $11.3 billion to support some transformative projects in the African banking industry.
BDCs get CBN, EFCC’s backing against counterfeit notes
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has secured the support of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Economic and Financial...
Report shows how banks’ 2018 non-performing loans reduced slightly
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that Nigerian bank's non-performing loans (NPLs) for full-year stood at N8.17 trillion.
OFFICIAL: Muhammadu Buhari wins 2019 Presidential elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has been officially declared the winner of the 2019 elections.
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu announced...
America’s Trump is once again ‘messing’ with crude prices
Donald Trump called on OPEC to lower oil prices because the world cannot handle a hike.
The future is bleak for Sachet and PET packaged alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) would not approve the registration of alcohol products packaged in sachets, the agency's Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye has disclosed.
How to detect fake dollar bills – ABCON
Dr. Aminu Gwadabe, the President of the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), has raised alarm over the circulation of fake $100 bills...
Nigeria could lose its biggest crude market to Saudi Arabia
The world's largest crude producer – Saudi Arabia, is seriously 'courting' India, which also happens to be Nigeria's biggest crude market.
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