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2 days ago
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UBA Plc, Oliver Alawuba, said 2023 was marked by geopolitical tensions, inflation spikes, and the transformative emergence of technologies such as generative AI, yet, the bank not only
2 days ago
The financial services industry (measured by volume) dominated in volume terms at the end of last week's transactions with 859.6 million shares valued at N20.6 billion in 12,297 deals, contributing 75.9 per cent to the total equity turnover.
2 days ago
As we approach the midpoint of the third decade of the 21st century, the global economic landscape is poised for a profound shift, with Africa at its heart. Africa stands out as the continent with the most rapidly expanding and youthful population.
3 days ago
Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow to 3.3 per cent this year, while it may recede to 3.0 per cent in 2025. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, ‘Steady but slow: Resilience amid divergence,’ the International Monetary Fund said that Nigeria’s economy is expected to better 2023 growth which was pegged at 2.9 per…
3 days ago
The Management Recruitment Group (MRG Global), a leading UK-based executive search firm with an international presence, has announced its expansion into Africa, solidifying its commitment to providing exceptional talent solutions worldwide. MRG Global specialises in senior appointments in real estate and facilities management across diverse sectors globally. With a central hub in South Africa and…
3 days ago
The Federal Government has created an Incentive Monitoring and Evaluation Platform (IMEP) aimed at cutting down the cost of tax expenditure and ensuring tax incentives positively impact the economy.
3 days ago
As of quarter one, 2024, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued 105 million National Identification Numbers (NINs) to Nigerians.
3 days ago
With expectations that the drop in the dollar-to-naira exchange rate would lead to a reduction in the cost of goods and commodities quickly, traders and consumers have lamented that they are yet to feel the impact on their wares, as the cost of household items keeps skyrocketing.
3 days ago
Transactions on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reopened on a downturn yesterday, as market capitalisation depreciated by N304 billion, amid losses in banks stocks.
3 days ago
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has bemoaned the lack of access to capital and patronage by the government at various levels.
Abiola Salami
3 days ago
Before a leader creates a management system, he or she must first appreciate the idea that this concept was designed to solve certain challenges and it’s a tool for achieving the corporate goals of an organization.
3 days ago
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has outlined its strategies aimed at navigating the dynamic and ever-evolving banking landscape, while also consolidating growth prospects for the 2024 financial year.
34 mins ago
The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group are partnering on an ambitious effort to provide at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by 2030.
39 mins ago
Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) halted gains to close on a downturn yesterday, causing market capitalisation to decline by N35 billion.
40 mins ago
Worried by the dwindling oil production and the need to drive investments in the nation’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government, through the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has underscored the imperative of ramping up production as a pivotal strategy to ensure stability in the midstream and downstream sectors of the industry.
42 mins ago
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) command has reported a 95.3 per cent increase in non-oil exports in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year.
44 mins ago
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is awaiting the Debt Management Office's (DMO) final review and approval of Citibank's $700 million loan mandate, which will fund the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos.
50 mins ago
Access Pensions has emphasised its commitment to offering thorough guidance and assistance to customers interested in Pension Backed Mortgages (PBMs).
1 hour ago
To further address the energy inefficiency in the country, the Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Holding Plc, Dr. Demola Sogunle, said N350 billion fund has been raised to support customers in the energy sector.
1 hour ago
Amid geo-political tension marked by uncertainty, volatility, and disruptive forces, the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has tasked directors on effective leadership, noting that their roles as leaders assume even greater significance in turbulent times.
1 day ago
Stakeholders in the insurance and pension industry have called on operators in the sectors to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business expansion in the country.
1 day ago
Though it does not have the power to regulate prices, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will deploy an existing legal framework to enforce fair competition and consumer protection provisions to achieve fair prices of commodities.