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Government steps up sale of crude, gas assets with 96 flare sites
AfDB mobilises $22m for COVID-19 fight in Gambia, Mali, Niger
Tokyo stocks open higher on US rallies, cheaper yen
Marketers identify challenges in FGs petrol price review
Importers, agents decry customs server failure at Tin-Can Port
'$1.66bn projects threatened over removal of TCN boss'
Stanbic IBTC Holdings celebrates digital graduate trainees
Group seeks framework for rapid economic growth, job creation
Bellwethers lift stock market index further by N47 billion
Knocks as stakeholders assess Buhari one year after
How telcos can rebuild Nigerian economy amid COVID-19
Global Finance 2020: Zenith Bank emerges best bank in Nigeria
Stockbrokers rally support for investment in sukuk
Risk managers tasks government on risk adoption to hedge pandemics impact
How increased profit raises investors confidence
How to raise insurances relevance, adoption to drive policy update
A tumbling naira Nigerians cannot bear
Oil revenue may drop further to 25 per cent of budget
Lagos resolute on deploying technologies for economic growth
Sekibo tasks SMEs on new models, partnerships for competitiveness
How Vskit is bridging gap between brands, consumers
MFBs survival requires thinking, environment study post-COVID-19
World airlines debt to hit $550 billion by end of year
Telecoms body lists challenges of rural connectivity
Global leaders chart path to Africas economic recovery post-COVID-19
Exchange expects more government, corporate capital in domestic market
COVID-19: Stanbic IBTC outlines strategies for companies to stay afloat
Stock market reopens bullish as index gains N8 billion
The future of banking
NCC explains data depletion during lockdown
Why FG must rejig Nigeria-India economic relations
Global trade may slump by 32% amid COVID-19 shutdowns
How CICOD Lyte can transform Nigerian businesses, by IT expert
83 per cent businesses to reduce salaries, downsize over revenue losses
New Access Bank new mobile app facilitates easier, faster transactions
Experts urge FG to scale stimulus package for economic revamp
Civil aviation authority, expert rally airlines to cargo operations
South African public-sector wage dispute moves to arbitration
Insurers offer customers free cover to deepen market penetration
Financial service provider raises N10 billion bond issuance
People impact of Lagos State budget review
How N15.2 billion gross written premium raises investors confidence
Oil marketers demand pricing formula, legislation to sustain monthly adjustments
Traders, speculators may suffer losses as BDCs resume operations
Monarch rallies private sector to COVID-19 preventive measures
LCCI tasks new members on professionalism, business ethics
Telcos hopeful of economic growth, revenues in states with RoW cut
Investors fortune soars further by N426 billion in four trading days
FG inaugurates committee to revitalise extension services
How efficient public finance will address post-Covid-19 challenges
NCDMB unveils platform to boost local technologies in oil industry
Market index sustains rising profile, up by 1.03 per cent
DPR yet to issue guidelines on marginal field bid rounds
OGFZA restates commitment to NEPZA, directives on zonemanagement
Prices of telecoms services fall amid slow penetration
Too early to rejoice as oil price hits $35
Buhari appoints substantive DG for SEC three years after
Again, unions advocate NLNG model for refineries resuscitation
Contractors threaten ministry over N17b debt
Maximise COVID-19 to digitise payment systems, experts urge
ExxonMobil JV donates ambulances, others to support Nigerian COVID-19 response
Fuel pump price may rise in June as oil heads towards $40 per barrel
Mojec donates relief materials, targets 20,000 households in Nigeria in fight against COVID-19
FG to spend more relocating aviation agencies to Abuja
Shareholders sue for merger of stockbroking firms
Stock market indices gain N36 billion
Dont forget about women who make up most of our informal economy
Experts discuss digitisation, virtual banking in post-COVID-19
Group lauds FG over new substantive commissioner for insurance
Rising COVID-19 cases, gloomy outlook drag NSE's index by 0.72%
Court authorises change of ownership scheme for NSE
Containing cost and weathering the storm in a pandemic era
Business should brace for new normal post-pandemic, says CIBN
Global lockdown should serve as business opportunity for SMEs
FCMB connects entrepreneurs to experts with "Top-5-In-5" initiative
Experts seek assets, liabilities declaration reform
NSIA, private sector unveil support fund to tackle pandemic
Criticisms trail NBETs board structure, movement to finance ministry
Nigeria needs N10.1trillion to improve economy
Global disruptions offer Nigeria leeway for gas-to-power maximisation
Bellwethers lift NSEs index further by 0.77 per cent
Boeing boss predicts difficult recovery for industry
Operators want governors to emulate Ekiti RoW charges
Uber launches mask verification as part of new safety measures
Nigeria oil industry scrambles as price fall slams economy
NCDMB, DPR to check abuse of expatriate quota in oil sector
NLNG shareholders set 2025 production target for Train 7
Farmers to access 81,000mt certified seed
Telecoms sees 20% data, voice revenue rise on impact of COVID-19
Row over demurrage, costs hampers cargo services
Nigerians spend 2.5 trillion on petrol in one year
Aviation Development bank, restructuring key to air travel survival
56 vessels stuck on Lagos waters, waiting to berth
Customs impounds COVID-19 vehicle for smuggling frozen products
Profit-taking pushes down market index by 1.06 per cent
Stanbic IBTC, Givefood.ng partner to feed Nigerians in need
NERCseeksalternative dispute resolution in power sector
SEC leverages Fintech solution to ease market operation, regulation
Federal Government mulls special courts for illegal gold miners
Central Bank tasks banks on sustainable business models
Poor patronage, weak purchasing power drive unsold inventory to N420 billion
Saudi to cut oil output by another 1 mn barrels a day
Continental Reinsurance reports Q1 2020 results, affirms support towards Covid-19 pandemic
Oil down in Asia after big gains last week
Underwriters move to strengthen healthcare service
Insurers donate PPEs, others to drive fight against COVID-19 pandemic
Group strategises to boost operations, engages membership sectors
COVID-19: Weighing governments weak intervention versus global economic realities
Civil society group seek policy guideline on deregulation of downstream sector
Bank hinges high revenue on productivity, efficiency
Government seeks better banks support to fight COVID-19
Group calls for probe into dead fishes across Niger Delta
Access Bank brings banking to the doorstep of Nigerians through CLOSA branches
Bitcoin world faces 'halving': what's happening?
Experts seek initiatives, incentives to cushion looming recession
Telcos to engage Senate on 5G as spending drops by 0.8 per cent
Insurers to drive new policy with 15 per cent premium rebate to health workers
Airlines, tourism operators seek $10b relief to save industry
How Keystone Bank empowered customers with Online Masterclasses during lockdown
Bullish rally raises index further by 1.40%
New York Times sees record gain in digital subscriptions
Investors' fortunes rise further by N375 billion
How businesses can stay ahead during COVID-19, by experts
Banks technical, operational support will curtail virus spread
GenCos raise alarm over nations weak national grid
Oil collapse wipes out profits at Total
How majors stake in gas, lower margins hedged against price volatility
World airlines set for new sitting arrangement in post-restriction era
Shareholders urge bank to review sectoral allocation to agriculture
PenCom concludes intervention in First Guarantee Pension
Federal Government plans post-COVID-19 mining economy
Revolutionising tax for Nigerias sustainable growth
Uncertainty over alleged Access Banks bid to sack workers, close branches
Stanbic IBTC supports Lagos to improve workforce
Underwriters refund policyholders motor premium over lockdown
CIIN lauds government over efforts in curbing COVID-19 spread
FG commends insurance industry on N11bn free cover for health workers
Insurers pay policyholders N1.7b as fire outbreak claims hit N2.7 billion
Cost optimisation, others lift Zenth Bank Q1, 2020 profits
'Banks support against COVID-19 spread will boost governments efforts'
Anticipated bailout, others lift market indices by 1.87 per cent
Apple boosts revenues, profits dip in pandemic-hit quarter
Shippers Council raises alarm on falling exports
ExxonMobil director Udom Inoyo retires from service
FG shops for N4.1 trillion to fill 2020 financing gaps
FMBN mulls up to one year loan moratorium
NITDA launchesfree virtual learning academy to bridge capacity gap
Time running out on financial lifelines for air travel reboot
Signs of global reopening push oil price up
Equities sustain rising profile as ASI increases further by 0.67 per cent
Shell cuts dividend for first time since World War Two
Nigeria, others suspend $3.4tr continental deal amid pandemic
IATF 2020 postponed by one year
Stakeholders explore N59tr real estate investment for higher returns
FG offers discounted crude oil below $4 amid glut
Google parent Alphabet sees growth despite pandemic; shares jump
Nigerian farmers lament increasing postharvest losses amidst lockdown
FG, stakeholders brainstorm on harnessing ethanol for sanitizer production
CACOVID fund at Central Bank of Nigeria rises to N27.1 billion
SMDFto develop mining blueprint
Nigeria needs post-COVID-19 fiscal discipline
US oil sinks towards $10 as fund sells off holdings
Many oil projects in Nigeria, others may not see FID this year
Airlines, workers rally governments to save 25 million aviation jobs
UN Ambassadors launch $200 million appeal fund for rural communities
Investors lose N1.8 trillion in two months of COVID-19 in Nigeria
AUDA-NEPAD, Ecobank seek continental framework to support MSMEs
Telephony services slow as telcos seek additional temporary spectrum
Dwindling economic fortunes, rising COVID-19 cases depress NSE's index by 1.41%
Crude lifted by Iran-US tension but virus impact hits stocks
Delicate balance of employee vs business interests
How government can fast-track economic recovery post-COVID-19
FG hopeful of sustained oil production amidst low prices
APM Terminals Apapa invests $80 million in facility upgrade
Pipeline vandalism persists as Nigeria earns $5.18bn from oil export
Government should introduce petrol consumption tax to mitigate recession
Accelerated global health, economic efforts would fight COVID-19
United Capital records 53% increase in profit
Businesses identify liquidity, staff safety, infrastructure as essential
Nigerian market to benefit from energy value-chain services
Lock down: FG release guidelines for the movement of agricultural produce
Import bills, supply chain disruptions to spike inflation further
FBNQuest holds 5th yearly General Meeting, reports 4.2 billion PBT
Stock market index slump further by N151 billion
Saudi stocks lead Gulf bourses down after oil slump
NEPZA decries impact of obsolete laws on operations of Free Trade Zones
Groups seek improved transparency, accountability in NCT programme
Glut, low prices may force Nigeria, others to shut oil production
"Small businesses are the backbone of the African and global economy"- Meghan McCormick
Experts warn banks, others over cyberattacks as employees work remotely
Nigeria's weak economy and risks of COVID - induced recession
Fintechs push insurance schemes for West Africans
CACOVID-19 steps up private sector mobilisation against pandemic
Underwriters advocate telemedicine to address gaps in healthcare service
Experts agree, flay IMF downgrade of Nigerias outlook
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