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We are positioned to unlock potential in Nigerias insurance industry
CITN begins distribution of stamp, seals for tax returns to members
MTN listing spurs buying interest as indices rise by 0.08 per cent
Gowon, CBN chief, Olowu call for improved ethical banking
ABCON advises members to activate 4,000 official e-mails
Banks earn big in e-payment charges, customers raise ethical questions
Pound slides on Brexit woes
NIPC stresses improved sub-national investment climate
Seplat takes final decision onalternateexport pipeline
Start-ups seek investors at ARM demo day
PAL pension decries gap in financial literacy, skills
Access Bank targets 100,000 subscribers for XclusivePlus
Emirates posts $631m profit, awards $136 million dividend
Second Niger Bridge to be ready by 2022, says Julius Berger
Microfinance bank gives N268m to 1,125 active poor
Chinese fair in Lagos leverages joint ventures to deepen Nigeria, China ties
Afreximbank targets $40b deals from fair
Investors identify regulatory synergy as panacea to increased market participation
Multiplicity of agencies frustrating economic development, says NCDMB
LSSTF seeks N10 billion for infrastructure, sport development
FG to bar AMCON debtors from official businesses, says Osinbajo
Bearish hold weakens market index further by 0.5 per cent
Expert optimistic of market rebound, lists growth factors
Tokyo stocks close higher
Business leaders task Nigeria on industrial revolution
State governments, banks key into NIRSAL phase one exercise
U.O.O. targets N1 billion turnover in 2021
OPEC expects tighter oil market amid rising tensions
Nissan full-year net profit more than halves to near-decade low
SEC to regulate yearly general meetings for cost reduction
Shell targets 2400MW from new gas project
Foreign ship owners sabotaging Kaduna inland port, says manager
Automotive council seeks law on auto policy in Nigeria
Lagos joining Odua Investment will boost Southwest economy
Jumia records 102% revenue in Q1, gets 50 million investment from Mastercard
Visa partners PalmPay to drive financial inclusion in Africa
AFF wants collaboration between technology startups, large corporates
NESG seeks tax reforms with new initiative
Youth rice project will create wealth, says Dangote Group
NSE delists Newrest ASL, market capitalisation loses N141bn
X-raying policy developments as pension sector hits trillions
How FCMB drives value with diversified investments, operations
Fidelity Bank reiterates roles of SMEs, pledges more support
Apathy, uncertainty sustain hold on market, trigger sell-off
Why Nigeria suffers from low savings-to-GDP ratio, by FSDH
Planners deplore non-adherence to ethics
PFA drives RetireWell campaign formicro pension penetration
Nigeria remains top investment destination, says RMBN
May & Baker declares N345m dividend in 2018
At parley, stakeholders demand tax equity, social freedom
Wholesale club debuts to improve shopping experience
Nigerias April production belowbudgetbenchmark
Nigerias population holds huge business potential
Wema Bank shareholders approve N1.157m dividend after 14years
NESG rallies stakeholder engagement for tax reforms with Better Tax initiative
Glut, price volatility force cashew exporters into processing
MTN ready for listing, completes share registration with SEC
Firm sensitises agents on mobile money risks
Union Bank announces decline in NPL ratio to 8.1%
Government, P&G seal pact to empower SMEs in Nigeria
77 customers of Fidelity Bank share N110m promo wins
Renmoney wins fintech award for innovation in lending
Nigerian Breweries targets improved earnings despite N25.8 billion duty
Arbitration will boost Nigerias drive for foreign investors
CBN, Unity Bank partner on cotton seed
MTN Nigeria registers to list 20.4 billion shares at 0.02 naira each
Finally, SEC receives MTN application to list shares on nations bourse
Manufacturers confidence in economy dwindling
NNPC, Seplat toboostdomesticgassupply with 300MSCF
NNPC, Seplat toboost domesticgassupply with 300MSCF
Stakeholders urge financial system overhaul for market growth
Operators foresee merger, acquisition for telecoms survival
Notore posts N4.6b half-year operating profit
Experts seek more investment in green bonds
Shareholders commend FBNHoldings and believe the future is bright
How shareholders activism ensures accountability, protects listed firms
UBA partners Mastercard, rewards customers with all-expense paid trip
FCMB partners SystemSpecs on new solution for small businesses
Firm, Uber seal pact ondrivers safety
FSDH sees sustained slow recovery in short term
Sovereign wealths gains and poor funding questions
Oando records N168b turnover in Q1
Nigerias multifaceted poor records, losses, corruption
Nigeria offers43 licences for large, modular refineries
Trumps sanctions block over 1.9mbpd against 1.2mdpd target
Nigeria, UK explore Naira-denominated instruments
Bank records N3.86b profit
OPEC says determined to avoid an 'energy crisis'
CSCS shareholders approve N3.5b total dividend for 2018
IIM Africa to assist regulatory bodies develop framework on info governance
SEC urges beneficiaries to inherit deceased unclaimed dividend
Cross River, Slovak firm partner on electric car plant
Women Empowerment: GEEP empowers more women in Benue with interest free loans
Total restates long-term commitment to Nigeria
Transcorp wins Afam power plant with N105.3 billion offer
At $8/kcf, manufacturers fret over increment, dollarisation of natural gas
ABCON lauds new policy, pledges support
CBN mulls end to unfit, dirty notes in circulation
Stakeholders seek public sectors adoption of tech for growth
Stock market capitalisation falls below N11tr mark, loses N136b
How government's move against imported furniture helped local market - Ngene
Telecoms services remain poor despite promises from operators, regulator
NSIAs assets grow to N617.7 billion
Fidelity Bank to enhance shareholders value through digitisation
UPS Foundation leads launch of $3million vaccine drone network
MainOne to extend submarine cable in Cote dIvoire by October, plans data centre
Onadele, Oniha, Absa Group for FMDA Lagos seminar
Apex bank to unveil frameworks on clean, fit bank notes
Shareholders applaud Sterling Banks improved performance
Stock market defies Q1 earnings, slumps by 1.2%
ANAN is compliant to IFAC, other global accounting bodies
NCR urges banks to accept movable assets for loans
SEC hints of strategies to align master plan with economic realities
Government should diversify economy, intensify efforts in adoption of new techtools
FBN General posts N615.6m PBT in 2018
Experts assessment, recipe for Nigerias tax system
NSE admits N1b FGN savings bond, experts decry low patronage
Shareholders of Access Bank okay N14b dividend
FG, states yet to implement 18% pension contribution policy
Nigeria's capacity to attract investment enormous: Hamda Ambah
Bankers committee takes financial literacy drive to schools
Process digitisation will help reduce cost-to-income ratio in banks, says Okonkwo
Stock market indices rise marginally by N8 billion
Elumelu tasks FG on favourable tax policies
Ecobank targets five per cent NPL ratio by 2020
SAHCO targets five-year 15% growth through cost management
MTN become public company ahead of share listing
Shareholders endorse UBAs N29.9 billion dividend
AfDB invests in partnerships for Africa's transformation
CIIN, NIIA tasks operators on insurance awareness
Creating investment opportunities through technology
Stock market index plunges further on profit-taking
NCC declares 63.2 per cent SIM registrations invalid
NCAA issues ultimatum, marks over 7000 masts for demolition
Lagos alone contributed70% of Nigerias N5.2tr tax revenue
Oil price stability hinged on global tension outlook as OPEC weighs decision
Harsh environment, infrastructure deficit shrink brewery earnings
Tax transparency: Implications of international conventions, agreements
CITN wont avoid role in national tax policies
LAPO to prioritise financial services to unbanked Nigerians
OPEC harps on importance of Dangote Refinery to global stability
Nigerias sluggish economy in web of subsidy conundrum
NCRIB tasks FG on fresh ideas to run nations economy
Shareholders okay GTBanks final dividend of N2.45 per share
Sanwo-Olu urged to embrace insurance policy in management of Lagos State
Dubais real estate sector key source of economic growth
EGM and seamless platform proposition to traders
Operators bare fangs overN4.5tr losses, blame government
Insurer initiates cash-back life product to woo customers
Mixed earnings reports, as indices rise by 1.8 per cent
Sovereign Trust grows profit by 167 per cent
ARFESPON faults reduction of retirees benefits by FG
Inconvenience! as Airtel compels subscribers to re-register SIMs
Why FGs new metering policy will create more problems in power sector
DXS Fashion: Using online platform to solve fashion challenges
Jumia explains listing of shares on New York Exchange
AMCON takes over Micmerah International Agency over N1bn debt
BPE flays Bank of Agriculture for poor performance
FCMB Easy Account accelerates CBNs financial inclusion
Experts applaud fed goverment on LPG investment promotion
Fintech, transforming many industries in Nigeria
ICPC rates NEPZAs procurement process high
Bulls sustain market hold as index rises 0.4%
Absa Group migrates subsidiaries banking platform from UK to South Africa
Pinterest prices IPO at $19 to begin trading Thursday
Wema Bank targets N1 trillion capital base
Professionals call for due process, fault 'piecemeal' tax reforms
Zenith Bank posts N57.3bn profit in Q1, 2019
NECA supports urgent downstream deregulation, end to rising debt
Xpress Payments canvasses liberalisation of funds
ABCON calls for radical implementation of power sector reforms
Chams, Dangote Flourmills lead in stock markets N94 billion gain
Afreximbanks, AUs digital plan to ease trade finance flows
Operators seek liberalisation of gas industry to check N800m/d flares
Don laments lack of integrity in leadership
InfraCredit gets $15m investment package from AfDB
Operators seek assets securitisation to boost capital formation
Investment consortia proceed to financial bid opening for Afam, YEDC
Mutual fund segment generates N65 billion profit in Q1
Plastics are too valuable to be thrown away without second thought
ERGP, a paradigm shift in economic management
Investors wealth dips by N24b as stock market reopens bearish
Namibia deepens ties with Nigeria, opens visa processing desk in Lagos
Groups kick against Nigerias serial borrowings, Chinas FDIs
Banks soaring profits and customers losses, ignorance
Sigma takeswalk to live campaign to Enugu State
CITN to sustain tax discourse at yearly conference
FBN holdings audited financial result full financial report
FBN holdings notice of 7th AGM
EGM stresses fintech innovation for financial market
CIBN seeks membership growth through strategic engagement
Bulls run pushes market indices further by N58b
Nigeria, others to benefit from $100 billion BRI initiative
Stop illegal stamp duty deductions now, private sector tells banks
Federal Government may pay N5 trillion bad debts, AMCON warns
Ministry explains Project MINE, NSEZCO controversy
OPEC sees tighter 2019 market as Nigeria, others defy cuts
15 agencies, task force units intercept, clear cargoes at ports
BPE seeks private partnership to bridge $3tr infrastructure gap
Virgin Atlantic unveils state-of-the-art A350-1000 aircraft
Zedvance targets one million customer base, SMEs market
NSE rebounds as bargain hunting pushes index by 0.1%
Fidelity Bank appoints new executive directors
Dow leverages joint heritage expertise
Jiji.ng acquires OLX in Nigeria, other African countries
Oil prices to steady at $72.50 in Q2 on cuts, U.S. sanctions
OPEXA makes case for over N29billion EEG backlog for two years
JAIZ Bankposts N834m profits for 2018
Selloff persists as stock market plummets further by N2bn
Banks urged to share information on cyber attacks to mitigate hacking
Maritime piracy drops in Nigeria, says report
IMF cuts growth projection, warns Nigeria, others on rising debts
Firm asks SEC to stop MTN from listing shares on stock market
FIRS readies new automation for VAT charge on lottery, betting
N20 billion Osara water project to generate over 1,000 jobs
How Nigeria can achieve significant reduction in financial exclusion
NCDMB targets $100b business opportunities for job creation
Coronation Merchant Bank posts N223 billion total assets in 2018
Coronation Merchant Bank posts N223 billion profit in 2018
Access Bank announces dual listing of N15b corporate green bond
Dangote Sugar posts N35 billion profit, plans N1.10 kobo dividend
Mortgage bankers plan real estate exhibition
Market reopens bearish as index plunges further by 1.53%
Sterling Bank records N9.2 billion profit
Wema Bank posts N71.53b gross earnings, N3.08b PAT in full year
Firm unveils m-naira app for fund transfer and mobile payment
Experts call for market review to tackle confidence issues
SON plans 13 labs to drive agro-allied products global acceptance
Fidson posts N16.23 billion turnover, seeks fresh capital
FMDQ Weekly Report
How government can raise N3.5tr from VAT, by FSDH
FCMBs unveils new savings plan
Oando Nigeria Plc posts N680 billion turnover, N28.8 billion profit in 2018
Afreximbank records $285m income in 2018
Market indices lose five per cent in five days
Governments misleading debt narrative and N24.4 trillion challenge
Samsung Electronics flags 60% slump in Q1 operating profit
Pound steadies as London seeks new Brexit delay
Expert calls for financial literacy to boost capital market growth
Africa Fintech association launched in Morocco
Afreximbank unveils digital ecosystem to capture $60b informal trade
FG targets 4mbpd oil production, tasks local firms on IOCs divestments, others
ChamsAccess, FirstAccess design digital loan for MSMEs
Disrupting global markets game in Nigeria is possible
RIMAN, AMCON partner to strengthen risk management practices
Why government must deepen market access for MSMEs
Nigeria, Cape Verde sign pact
Persistent sell-off drags stock market indices further by N43b
IMF officials support CBNs policy stance
Global e-commerce sales surge to $29 trillion
NITDA develops framework to digitalise government services
Paga posts $4.6 billion deals, 12 million customers in 10 years
STACO strengthens retail business with new offerings
Market sustains sliding profile, index drops below 30,000bps
Firm unveils app to drive financial inclusion
Pound rises versus dollar on May's Brexit gamble
Experts list factors against markets growth in H1 2019
Some regulatory agencies acting contrary to FG's EODB mandate
Immigration explains N70,000 per passport regime
Yesufu retires from Cadbury West Africa
AfDB, TEF partner to support youth entrepreneurs in Africa
Stanbic IBTC pledges sustainability of gender-balanced workforce
NUPENG confirms Afolabi as general secretary, promotes three others
Church institutes scholarship skill acquisition fund for indigent people
CMC seeks dematerialisation of unlisted firms shares
Stakeholders laud Waheed Olagunjus contributions to BoI
Stock market reopens bearish as indices plunge by N206b
FCMB Group records N177 billion earnings, 4.8 million customers
FG mulls new incentives to attract local, foreign capital
NAICOM, SEC, NSE extend insurers accounts rendition deadline
BudgIT, experts renew call for end to N10tr fuel subsidy
PEBECs claims in tatters with new $300m loss to gridlock
Unity Bank grows total assets by 51%
Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged to embrace insurance policy in state management
Apathy persists as investors ask for new policy direction
Africa Re, IFC seal pact on farmers access to agric insuranceinitiative
Lagos ratings not affected by Visionscape missed payments , says Fitch Ratings
Sigma assures retirees of better welfare packages
Auto dealer explains reason for importation of low-quality cars
State governments key allies for successful businesses, says Buhari
Travelex, ABCON target $20b diaspora remittances in new partnership
Downstream operations buoyed by $30b investment, demand
BPE hinges NNPCs privatisation on Petroleum Industry Bill outcome
Why SMEs should be recognised, by EGM chief
FNCCI seeks improved lending to real sector
RIMAN, AMCON partner to strengthen risk management practice
Nigeria, others need cross-border cooperation to succeed
Insurer to drive insurance penetration with new policy cover
Present financial system, intermediation against poverty reduction goals, inclusion
Continental Reinsurance posts N4.36b pre-tax profit
Experts task FG on infrastructure
Business leaders to hold CEO summit
Presco, GTB, others lead stock markets N2 billion gain
Organisation unveils initiatives to lift Nigerians above poverty line
Crises in rural areas threaten progress in hunger, poverty reduction
Automotive council laments $8b yearly import of used vehicles
Why Africas regional trade remains low
Tax reform, digitisation key to financing development in Nigeria, others
Chamber seeks collaboration with NAFDAC on EODB
Exporters bemoan N5000 per kilo of produce tariff charge
CBN tweaks 32-month-old policy rate, opts for growth
Why Nigeria must reduce tax uncertainties, retain high returns
ECA advocates review of extractive industry agreements in Nigeria, others
RMBN reaffirms commitment to India-Africa trade
Pound rebounds above $1.32 on Brexit deal hopes
Tax reforms hold $72b in extra revenue for Nigeria, others
Nigeria Customs Service rakes in N1.4 billion at Seme border
Boeing tests new software for embattled B737Max planes, meets customers
PWC canvasses simpler tax process for enhanced compliance
SAHCO deploys new ground equipment to boost operations at PH airport
Stock market reverses previous gains as indices plummet by N36b
Agro-allied business leaders present solutions, techs at agro-food fair today
Nigeria showcases $48 billion upcoming oil, gas projects to investors
NACC harps on use of ICT for healthcare delivery, productivity
Fidelity Bank promotes saving culture, rewards customers with N18m
Insurers woo Nigerians to life insurance products
VAT increase will pressure stock price, reduce patronage
Union Bank hosts market dealers info-sharing forum
Why transparency, policy choices matter to Nigeria
UBA hinges future performance on efficiency, asset quality
SEC yet to receive application from MTN Nigeria on proposed listing
Anambra agency targets N500m revenue for 2019
Why you should begin business with good feasibility
Why Nigerias balance of payment is worrisome, by FSDH research
Nigeria misses top five African factoring markets worth N9 trillion
Zenith Bank plans five-year organic growth, targets cost reduction measures
Huawei to deepen investment in Nigeria
Air Peace receives third Boeing777 aircraft
DANAG expands portfolio to table water segment
AMCON seeks reintroduction of Failed Bank Act
NSE suspends trading in Diamond Bank shares
NIBSS, stakeholders identify strategies to stem dispense error, non-reversal
Food union workers lament as robots take over jobs
ICAN eyes software robotics, AI to boost efficiency of members
Nigeria will meet 2.3mbpd crude for 2019 budget benchmark
Brexit delay request sends pound reeling
SEC, stakeholders seek pro-capital market measures in national budget
Access Bank seals N15 billion green bond issuance deal
Old Mutual harps on gender impact in policy uptake
Stock market index sustains sliding profile, down by 0.14%
Ecobank Group faults report on forfeiture
Shareholders laud Transcorps 30% rise in revenue
Zenith Bank posts N232b PBT, proposes N2.80 dividend in 2018
AMCON may disengage non-performing AMPs
FG unveils PEBEC App to boost business environment
Inlaks, Moven offer new solutionsfor financial sector
Commission reiterates consumer protection, education
Access Bank records 58 per cent profit in full year
NDIC reaffirms commitment to safeguard Nigerias financial services industry
Post-election apathy, liquidity shortfall pare investors fortune
SEC seeks mergers of shareholder groupsfor positive change, economic growth
UBA grosses N494b, as profit after tax settles for N79b in 2018
NIBSS alleged terminal failure rocks e-payment transaction
Agricultural development is Kebbi governments strength
Naira gains against dollar at investors window
Tokyo shares close higher on weak yen
Nigeria, India explore new investment areas to improve $12b yearly ties
Microsoft adopts AI to up-skill developers, drive financial inclusion
CAC registers 73,000 companies in three months
Learn Africa, Transcorp, others lead stock markets N56 billion loss
FMDQ, RIMAN advocate improved risk management practice
Slowdown in global economic growth to weaken oil demand, says OPEC
MTN IPO to be executed in two phases amid row with FG
Court reaffirms SECs oversight over public companies
CIBN, Ecobank collaborate on financial inclusion
Passengers avoid B737 Max planes as Boeing stock dips 12%
FSDH calls for urgent policy action to save economy
Stock market rebounds amid renewed bargain-hunting
Weak Nigerian corporate performance depresses consumer goods earnings
IMF moves against early retirement in developing nations
Nigeria, Iraq exceed cuts as OPEC achieves 79% compliance