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Selloffs in banking stocks, others drag index further by 0.08%
Nigeria, AFDB earmark $500m for agricultural processing zones
Saraki urges agencies synergy to tackle insecurity in Gulf of Guinea
Efficient implementation of Finance Act requires stakeholders support
IPMAN bemoans illegal activities on oil installations, waterways
How insurers 60-minute claim settlement will reposition sector
Operators task banks on SMEs lending, financial advisory
FCT traffic service nets over N3.5 billion IGR
Finance Act to significantly benefit MSMEs, FMCG, say experts
FMBN disburses N238 billion in 27 years
Regulator keen on broadband services, backs satellite connectivity
Demutualisation will unlock more capital, spur economic growth
FG to localise rail technology, collaborate with institute
Group promises to tackle pipeline vandalism, industry challenges
CBN seeks expedite land allocation for dairy plants
Nigeria, other African countries debts raise new fears
West African traders seek end to international border closure
NCC considers new regulation to protect data, prevent cyber attacks
Stakeholders canvass fair market policies for corporate governance
FG urges social security schemes harmonisation to boost development
Government woos investors to agric processing zones
Transmission project to boost supply as DisCo offers N1.04 billion
Hogan Guards appoints new chief executive officer, diversifies
NACCIMA criticises high unemployment rate in Nigeria
FinTech revolution comes to Lagos, pioneer research-based event in Nigeria
Stakeholders berate CBN over $17 billion illicit financial flows
No privatisation of refineries, JV assets yet, says BPE
High performance culture key to sustaining economic, organisational growth
Market sustains uptrend as index rises marginally by 0.02%
Group rejects governments waiver plan for fertiliser import
NNPC, U.S. seal $1.1 million pact for 1,350MW Abuja power plant
Coronavirus may cripple gas, LNG demand by 14 billion cm
Investors task government on rising insecurity
Stakeholders list hurdles as clamour for energy transition heightens
Tariffs, protectionism, poor infrastructure, others bane of regions growth
Infrastructure development in Lagos will boost diaspora investment
Brexit may present Nigeria mixed trade opportunities
Financial inclusion in West Africa gets boost with new $10m injection
NLC to partner auditor-general on budget implementation
New shift for non-interest financing in Nigeria
Brokers to own 78% of proposed Nigerian Exchange Group Plc
Experts seek adoption of AfDBs report for economic growth
Poor access to electricity, unemployment drag Nigerias Agenda 2063 performance
Nigerias e-payment transactions exceed N590tr
FG takeover Osubi airport over alleged debt, mismanagement
AfCFTA could boost continental trade by $35b, says AFREXIMBank
SON shuts down 13 steel companies over standards infractions
Kari-Care opens for operation, plans to train 2000 Nigerians
Underwriters resist governments move to cut group life premium
FCTA targets N3 billionadvert revenuesin2020
Africas business leaders canvass common good, capitalism
Investors still wary despite Finance Acts facelift
Leveraging capital market potential to accelerate growth
How N7.5 billion GPW will boost policyholders confidence
Insurers deepen investment in workers, seek optimal productivity
Pressure on equities defy earning season, index slumps by 2.69 per cent
How underwriters earnings renew investors hopes
Pinterest shares leap as changes bear fruit
Electricity tariff hike will push cost above 40%, MAN warns
Nigeria automates ship registry, targets international trade
Customs seizes N10.26 billion pangolin scales in Lagos
SON clarifies demurrage concerns over SONCAP registration
Group decries loss ofN5.5 trillion to fraud, cyber crimes
FG to issue N25b third green bond for renewable energy, others
Nigeria clings to loss-making refineries as Angola targets new FIDs from SONANGOL sale
NCC seeks cooperation between telcos, banks to drive inclusion
Market rebounds as financial stocks lift index by 0.17 per cent
Challenges of egg powder production in Nigeria
DPR to go tougher on recurring explosion, accidents
USAID, UBA okay investment deal
Twitter rallies on global gains in user base
Heightening insecurity, Coronavirus scare drag index further by N174 billion
CBN targets $12 billion in export trade by 2024
Stakeholders rally Nigeria to $2.7tr halal economy
Air freight market shrinks, records unprecedented loss
Challenges loom for Nigeria as OPEC may cut 500,000bpd
Minister canvasses ICT hubs in Nigerian varsities
NCC to foster robust cyber security to protect ICT networks
SON destroys N480m substandard goods, raises concerns about importation
ATIAT appoints new managing director
FG to train 50,000 agricultural extension workers, document assets
Siemens licenses Tranos to manufacture power boards locally
HP Nigeria launches HP Elite Dragonfly PC
ILO offers support for elimination of child labour
PenCom blames irregular payments of benefits on outstanding accrued liabilities
Nigeria requires $5.7m to provide water, says UNICEF
Pantami tasks government agencies, private sector on data protection
Bears push further into February, as capitalisation plunges N160b
Government to revoke non-performing licences on silo concession
Aviation unions hijack toll collection at Lagos airport
IGP orders clampdown on illegal use of sirens, others
UN decries gender disparity in workplace as lender supports equality campaign
Lagos pledges investment friendly policies, initiatives
Consumers to enjoy Lychee, others in newly launched Chivita juice
Electronic transactions can reduce financial losses from disasters
Federal government commences exploration of bitumen, sets up committee
Pound sinks against dollar on Brexit trade deal fears
Domestic debt service of N607b and quests for more
BRADE Group rebrands
How reward scheme is deepening savings, financial inclusion
Exploring opportunities in mutual funds as viable diversification option
Amazon shares surge on strong earnings update
Volkswagen offers to buy all of Navistar for $2.9 bn
9,000 suffer fresh malware attacks in Nigeria
Auto industry attracts over $1 billion investments
Nigeria gets $813 million from cashew export
CIBN tasks manufacturers on backward integration for rapid growth
Senate confirms Obiora as CBN deputy governor
Oil price falls near 2020 budget benchmark over coronavirus
Aircraft interior firm to save local airlines millions on repairs
NCC warns peddlers of non-type approved telecoms equipment
ABCON charts path to effective forex market operations
Lagos raises N100 billion bond to finance infrastructure
211 oil, gas projects to start production in 2020
NCAT to receive six new aircraft, B737NG flight simulator
Pantami charges mobile network operators on quality services
NDPHC, Lagos partner to evacuate stranded power in Oke-Aro sub-station
Council complains of meagre monthly allocations from FCT
Senate committee grills CBNs deputy governor-designate
Government promises fiscal climate to enable human, infrastructure investments
Bearish grip forces index further down by 0.91%
737 Max crisis plunges Boeing into record loss
Nigerian tech startups to leverage developers space for expansion
NSE partners stakeholders to boost firms on growth board
Nigeria on track to commence rice exportation by 2022
SEC strategisesto clamp down on illegal fund managers
Tony Elumelu Foundation enhances flagship entrepreneurship programme
Federal Government targets N20 billion from solid minerals
Osinbajo forecasts economic development growth
Danbatta taskselectrical, electronic engineersonemerging technologies
FG records N1.14tr deficit in three months
NAMA deploys new landing system, VSAT at Enugu Airport
ASHON sues for policy consistency to boost investment
How to boost listed firms businesses, spur voluntary tax compliance
Consortium tackles standardisation in Nigerian produce export
UN seeks end to $2trillion illicit trade, mulls new strategies
Q4 2019: Unilever Nigeria records N9.13 billion revenue
Nigeria and poor gender-based budgeting records
Tax experts urged to leverage opportunities in Finance Act
DFID spends 250m yearly on gender equality programmes
Stakeholders push agro-ecological practice against climate change impact
State governors agree to address right of way impasse
Afreximbank offers $500 million funding for regions creative sector
NEMSA reads riot act to meter manufacturers over sharp practices
FG inaugurates committee on implementation of e-Government training centres
FG urges states to support national policy on methanol
Currency issues least of ECOWAS integration process, says LCCI
Oil firms may stake $30 billion on exploration this year
Africa is resurging, AfDB tells global investors
ACCA study sees low economic confidence, debt risks
NITDA seeks capacity development forNigerians for globalcompetitiveness
Stock market sustains sliding profile, as indices plummet by N2b
TEF canvasses massive investment in Africas power, human resources
Customs to berth new harmonised system for classification of goods globally by 2022
Experts sceptical of banks growth against unsustained economic environment
Ecobank partners USAID, NIRSAL, DBN on agric funding
Network hitches linger as slow Internet impacts banking, businesses
AfDB, DFID unveil $80m infrastructure financing for Africa
NCDMB, Equatorial Guinea seal pact on modular refinery development
'Cylinder recertification plants will encourage safe practices'
Farmers to kick off N9 billion moringa plantation
Poor gender-based budget promoting poverty, violence
Nigerian banks in one months activity hive
Global FDI declines to $1.39 trillion, says UN
Lack of integrity may undermine national productivity, growth
Government assures new transport policy will link rail to seaports
Expert lists non-oil sector as major driver of economic growth
South Sudans PPP grid expansion offers Nigeria new cues
Open Banking, CeBIHs role and Nigerias e-payment growth
Market confidence positive as analysts see rising liquidity
NAICOM approves new leadership for FIN to boost productivity
Meristem launches new campaign, relieves own evolution in campaign theme
ECO: Designed for integration, dogged by mutual suspicion
Investing in rice production and rice processing
Pirate attacks in Gulf of Guinea increased in 2019
FG signs MoU with IBM to bridge digital literacy gap
Nigerians urged to adopt savingsculture for efficient resource management
Alex Nachi Tarka is new NAPE President
Equities rebound as index appreciates marginally by N150b
Nigerias output aligns with quota as OPEC raises 2020 outlook
Odua investment re-appoints Raji as GMD for another term
Enterprises will need legacy platforms for infrastructure needs by 2021
IEA says oil stocks, non-OPEC output to buffer market from shocks
NESG urges Nigeria to maximise AfCFTA opportunities
SEC,ICPC to tackle fraudulent activities in capital market
Customs FOU seizes N67 million contraband in one week
Analysts predict increased liquidity, patronage in equities
Experts explain hackers focus on banks in Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa
FG hopeful of Ajaokutas resuscitation by 2022 after spending $6bn
Federal Government urges states to honour RoW agreements
Farmers express concern over low quality oil palm in Nigeria
U.S. pledges support to Nigerian entrepreneurs
World Bank lists 40 economies with reforms on women empowerment
Yuan soars, stocks surge as investors bet on imminent U.S.-China deal signing
Increase in taxes will impact disposable income, businesses, capital market
Shipping firm increases freight rate to Nigeria
Local carriers, others record marginal air traffic growth
Shippers council canvasses 30 per cent cost reduction
Gains in high cap stocks lift NSEs index by N112 billion
NSE seeks stronger collaboration with consumer goods operators
DPR to strengthen local refining through 11,000bpd refinery
Oil steady as fears over U.S.-Iran conflict ease, focus turns to trade deal
Brokers prescribe leeway to sustainable market rebound
ABCON worried about involvement of France in Eco
FMDQ weekly report
Dangote, Guinness, Nestle, Nigeria Breweries, among nominees for The Guardian Manufacturing Excellence Awards
CBN makes first forex intervention in 2020 with $253m
African cargo traffic records 19.8 per cent growth amid global decline
TCNsays20,000MWtransmission capacityfeasibleby 2023
Operators lose 725,037 users as Internet subscription falls by 0.58 per cent
OPEC to maintain quota as oil prices return to $65 per barrel
Many African countries not ready for AfCFTA implementation
NCC to auction three new spectrums to facilitate 5G rollout
Business activities still at low ebb in Abuja, environs
World Bank puts Nigerias growth at 2.1 per cent in 2020
Lagos allays fear over rising debts, says sustainability on par with global levels
Exporters shun Nigerian cashew nuts over alleged sharp practices
Union dissociates self from call for suspension of FIIRO boss
Bulls defy New Year downtrend, ride on CBN policy, others
T-Mobile gains one million phone customers in fourth quarter
Declining imports push U.S. trade deficit to three-year low
Expert advocates expansion of tax net, faults increase in VAT
Nigerian banks spent N200b preventing cyber attacks in 2019
SON reiterates safe use of gas cylinders to check hazards
NAICOM to drive full digitisation of operations in 2020
Nigerians task government on economy, employment, power supply
How Nigerian banks hustle for retail services
States RoW demands may cripple FGs digital economy plans
SERAP threatens legal action over electricity tariffs hike
NSEs indices record two-day gains
Appraising achievements in aviation sector
FAO distributes water pumps, fertilizers to Borno farmers
Militancy, delayed PIGB top challenges for oil sector in 2020
CBN to address systemic risks within paymentslandscape
Union seeks stable tax regime to boost tourism business
Economic outlook projects 5.3% return for equities in 2020
Africas untapped resources can turn around its economy
2019 issues shaping 2020 economic potential
Dangote refinery: Raising hope for Nigerias oil sector
Air Peace boss canvasses massive investment in agriculture
Potential cuts by OPEC to keep oil price above budget benchmark
Smartphones face high hacking risk in 2020, says report
Global adoption of LNG as marine fuel rises over IMO 2020
Yobe adopts budget monitoring mechanisms for commissioners, MDAs
Amid 20 fatal crashes, 2019 remains one of the safest years in aviation
Mobile technologies enable reduction of 2,135 million tonnes of C02e
Candido signs N8.7bn 2020 budget into law
Oil stable as trade optimism, Mideast tensions support
Telco firm exits towers businesses in Ghana, Uganda
Xiaomi to invest $7 billion in 5G, AI, IoT over next five years
NRC assures passengers of safety on Abuja-Kaduna train
FG loses N626.7 billion as average energy drops to 3,781MW
Stakeholders laud NAICOM for extending recapitalisation deadline
How vendor policy stems influx of foreign software, capital flights
Ngige seeks workerss support for repositioning of economy
Body of world chambers appoints Nigeria to council
Buhari restates conditions for reopening of borders
$250 trillion debt burden weighs on global economy in 2020
N108b investment for clean energy solution coming
Damilola Ogunbiyistarts top UN job
Embrace Bitcoin to eradicate poverty, experts urge Nigerians
Nigeria, Sierra Leone plan currency swap
Lagos, CIBN discuss states infrastructure
New guide to bank charges takes off today
Tackling prevalence of fraudulent investment outfits in Nigeria
BDCs disown petitions against dual exchange rate regime
How SME schemes are reinventing entrepreneurship
Our efforts have boosted investors confidence, increased revenue
Non-oil exports double to N2tr in 2019
FG studying situation on adoption of Eco as ECOWAS currency
Diaspora remittances and imperatives of BDCs participation
Experts seek partnership, data analytics for sustained e-payment growth
Underwriters strategy for share capital growth
Insurers enhance liquidity with asset stripping, assure investors
Equities remain volatile in festive seasons profit-taking
Escravos Gas-to-Liquid project to drive domestic supply by 26%
Government urged to avert congestion in Lagos, Port Harcourt ports
SEC lists ways to tackle rising unclaimed dividend
Nigerian banks are most creative, innovative in Africa
Ship owners seek transparency in disbursement of $124m Cabotage fund
Lagos State restates commitment to capacity needs of public servants
How to escape youth unemployment
New mixes emerge as shipping fuel of choice ahead of IMO 2020
Strong ethics critical to generating FDI, says Fehintola
Oil at highest since September on trade hopes, U.S. crude supplies
Zulum urges improved productivity
Special persons clamour for inclusiveness, welfare package
Global stock markets coast through Christmas Eve
Border to reopen in strict compliance with ECOWAS trade agreements, says FG
Government should hands-off power completely, urges NCPN
NIRC pushes governance performance through integrated reporting
Poultry industry has saved N50 billion since border closure
Firm partners FG, Oyo for clean energy solution
Stakeholders task Lagos on Ikota access road
Airtel Nigeria partners Lagos State to host Greater 2020 End of Year Festival
UNESCO, SDG to train 1.2million Nigerian youths on digital skills
ECOWAS records 3.3 % growth in 2019 as investments hit $20 billion
Capital market has opened many securities options for stockbrokers
NCC licenses 10 new VAS operators as market hits $200 million
FCTA slashes 2020 budget proposal by N10.5 billion
Waltersmith sponsors, partners Imo State on electrification project
Commission targets enforcement of consumer rights, wider education in 2020
Investors wealth slumps by N197 billion amid Yuletide selloffs
Experts charge accountants to leverage technology for service delivery
Oil prices fall as Russia touts easing OPEC+ output