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FG to sell 5 electricity distribution companies managed by Banks to Technical Power Operators

FG to sell 5 electricity distribution companies managed by Banks to Technical Power Operators The federal government says it would sell off five electricity distribution companies (DisCos) under the management of banks and Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in the next three months to technical power operators.[Read More…]

April 22, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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Nigeria’s low tax revenue to GDP is problematic, says IMF

Nigeria’s low tax revenue to GDP is problematic, says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria’s low tax revenue-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is “problematic”. Abebe Aemro Selassie, IMF’s director of the African department, spoke at a news conference on Friday, focusing on the firm’s regional economic[Read More…]

April 20, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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Tinubu appoints Emomotimi Agama as New SEC DG, names board

Tinubu appoints Emomotimi Agama as New SEC DG, names board President Bola Tinubu has appointed Emomotimi Agama as the director general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Agama will take[Read More…]

April 20, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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NNPC, First E&P commence production at OML 85, target 20,000 bpd

NNPC, First E&P commence production at OML 85, target 20,000 bpd The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its joint venture partner in oil mining lease (OML) 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) have commenced oil production from the asset, also known as Madu field.[Read More…]

April 19, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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Customs adjust FX rate for import duties to N1,147/$

Customs adjust FX rate for import duties to N1,147/$ The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again adjusted the foreign exchange (FX) rate for duties to N1,147.02 per dollar. This represents a 7.3 percent decrease compared to N1,238.1/$ displayed on April 18. TheCable reports that the rate adopted by customs[Read More…]

April 19, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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Wema Bank removes fintech partners from platform over fraud

Wema Bank removes fintech partners from platform over fraud Wema Bank has said that it has removed and suspended about seven fintech partners from its payment gateway platform over fraudulent activities. This is as the bank unveiled an anti-fraud campaign to protect its customers and other Nigerians against[Read More…]

April 18, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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AltBank, Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Foodbank combat hunger, champion education

AltBank, Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Foodbank combat hunger, champion education The Alternative Bank Limited (AltBank) has announced a strategic collaboration with FoodBank and Sterling One Foundation to raise approximately N20 million in support of hunger alleviation and educational initiatives. This initiative aligns with the theme of the African[Read More…]

April 18, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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Court adjourns to May 27, trial of businessman, Ibeto over alleged N4.8bn fraud

Court adjourns to May 27, trial of businessman, Ibeto over alleged N4.8bn fraud In anticipation of the Court of Appeal judgement, a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has adjourned the trial of the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Chief Cletus Ibeto till May 27. Chief Ibeto was charged[Read More…]

April 17, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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Dangote Refinery crashes diesel price to N1,000

Dangote Refinery crashes diesel price to N1,000 A massive reduction in diesel price has been announced by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with the product selling at N1,000 as against the N1200 it was previously selling. Recall that the Dangote Refinery had a few weeks ago while rolling out diesel to the[Read More…]

April 17, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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Fidelity Bank grows Profit by 131.5% in FY 2023

Fidelity Bank grows Profit by 131.5% in FY 2023 –Declares a final dividend of 60kobo per share Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has released its 2023 full-year Audited Financial Statements, reporting a 131.5% growth in Profit Before Tax to N 124,26 billion. According to the results,[Read More…]

April 16, 2024 by Eberechi Constance Comments are Disabled

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