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Key ‘side-hustles’ Nigerian Bankers supplement their income with

by Kelly Ushedo

September 24, 2020

The need to meet up with their financial obligations has forced some bankers to adopt side hustles.

Why buying Bitcoin now is not a bad idea, Nigeria is Africa's leader in Bitcoin transfers, transacts $8 million weekly, Nigeria is Africa's leader in Bitcoin transfers, transacts $8 million weekly

Cryptos

Nigeria is Africa’s leader on Bitcoin transfers, transacts $8 million weekly

Data shows that the use of Bitcoin for peer to peer lending in Nigeria is on an astronomical run.

Emerging concerns on crude oil price dents economic recovery

by CSL Stockbrokers

The economy continues to face severe dollar shortages due to lower oil receipts which continues to pressure the nation’s FX...

Opinions

A summer of higher food prices, limited room for monetary policy

by Op-Ed Contributor

Pressures in the food basket has led to Nigeria's inflation surging high in the past few months.

Market Views

Nike stocks post gains, women’s apparel division grow by 200%

Nike has used the COVID-19 pandemic as leverage to expand its digital business as it reported a surge in its...

Income of Nigerian households decline in Agriculture, and 2 others - NBS Survey, How Nigeria’s GDP growth and food security hinges on financial inclusion of farmers

Are we heading towards a food crisis?

by CSL Stockbrokers

September 22, 2020

The government may need to review the protectionist measures in place in order to avert a food crisis.

Crypto, Investors flock to US dollar, Gold, Bitcoin, as Global Stocks record heavy sell-offs, Twitter Poll: Bitcoin price expected to reach $100,000 by 2021, cybercriminals, What it will take Bitcoin to hit $100,000?

Currencies

Investors flock to US dollar, as Gold, Bitcoin, Global Stocks record heavy sell-offs

September 22, 2020

The US dollar is stronger this morning on the back of a marked drop in risk appetite in European and...

Blurb

Strong performance from Stanbic IBTC, despite weak retail banking position

by Ekene Onyeama

September 21, 2020

Will Stanbic IBTC be able to generate profit from its personal banking division by full year?

U.S stock futures trade flat, Apple regains $2 trillion market value, Apple iPhone 11, Tax battle: Apple challenges $14 billion court case , Apple to pay $500 million settlement in lawsuit over slow iPhones, Apple supplier Foxconn to reopen manufacturing base in China, Apple donates 10 million face masks to healthcare workers, App developers can now challenge Apple store guidelines

Market Views

How Apple lost over $500 billion in 12 trading days

September 20, 2020

Apple has lost about 22.6% from its intraday record high of $137.98 recorded on September 2.

Market Views

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