Q4 2019: Unilever Nigeria records N9.13 billion revenue
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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
Assessing primary markets readiness for IPOs in 2020
Boosting bottomline, efficiency via shareholders' rights
FRC worried about disputed property, delayed development
CBN reviews bank guidelines, slashes charges
Industry Minister lauds GBB on ICT initiative
FG targets 56 per cent revenue in 2020 from non-oil sources
Zippy logistics introduces iSpotzippy campaign
Market loses gaining streak as capitalisation sheds N38b
DPR targets 5% reduction cost of production for operators
Lessons for Nigeria on borrowing as Rwanda finances 84% of budget
Bancassurance will deepen financial inclusion, insurance penetration, say experts
How CBNs interventions supported economy
Edo, NIRSALtarget 17,000 jobs
U.S. firms in Nigeria generate N1.4 tr, contribute $1.9b FDI
FRC takes disputed property to presidency
Federal Government urged to clear stranded legitimate cargoes at borders
Telcos claim N15tr contribution to economy, demand protection
Favourable policies key to attracting investment in renewables
FG to revamp refineries for improved LPG production as import rises
Fresh N76.2 billion injected to boost transmission of electricity
AgroNigeria, Kwara, NACCIMA, others for Farm2Fork dialogue
Give structured public loans to tackle rising debt burden
Stakeholders, NNPC task IoCs on human capacity, others
Operators tasked on innovative ideas
Group seeks review of tax incentives to check $3billion yearly losses
Government committed to international mining rules
Chi Limited introduces Hollandia lactose free easy-to-digest milk
NPA, Port of Antwerp ink deal towards operational efficiency
Experts in fresh move to address oil, gas woes
Banks earned N180m to deposit N546b with CBN
Bears sustain dominance on profit-taking as index slumps further
Telecoms operators insist on USSD charges
Chivita 100% wins most innovative juice brand at marketing world awards
BA Abuja flight loses engine, returns to base
Telecoms to get Executive Order on infrastructure protection
Zero gas flare still a mirage as Nigeria loses N243.23 billion
ECOWAS, others target 50 million African women to $42b-worth business
SmartStream partners with Union Systems to meet demand for East and West Africa
Stakeholders chart paths to agriculture transformation
Nigeria, Netherlands seek improved ties on dairy development, others
Stakeholders canvass off-grid power solutions
NAICOM tasks brokers on presence to accelerate insurance penetration
Controversy as auto partners feud over compliance
SEC suspends deadline for multiple accounts regularisation
Devaluation calls loom as reserves fall below $40 billion
Afreximbank disburses $15 billion for intra-African trade
Why Aero, Arik merger will not work for national carrier
Forfeited, abandoned assets worth 4trillion wasting, say Auctioneers
Forfeited, abandoned assets worth N4 trillion wasting, say auctioneers
How to attract foreign investment in Nigeria
Telcos explain 3.21% fall in sectors contribution to Q3 GDP
Stock market sustains rising profile as index gains N22 billion
LBS Sustainability Centre and ACT Foundation train 40 youth on waste management
Chinese community pledges support for Lagos developmental projects
'Improved revenue performance critical to budget implementation'
NACCIMA, other African stakeholders seek better information on AfCFTA
Emefiele woos private sector players to infrastructure bond
How to sustain current upturn in Nigeria stock market
Olaopa wants more investment in human capital for better GDP
SEC cancels banker confirmation in e-dividend registration
Insurers to drive policy uptake with micro-life in 2020
Aisha Ahmad, Ladi Balogun,Abubakar Suleiman for EFInAs financial inclusion conference
Economys GDP positive, but still weak, say experts
What global investors are looking for in Nigeria
Regulators hinge investment inflow on robust collaboration
SEC engages PENCOM, AMCON on Securities Lending
North-east listed among most dangerous places for travel, tourism
Supreme Court okays ex-workers move against firm over $56m payment
Union, agency dispute over planned sacking of bank workers
Katsina to source N33 billion for 2020 budget
NNPC canvasses stronger collaboration among players, government, others
FG to collaborate with CIS on market growth, low investors confidence
Vice chancellor charts path to prosperous economy
How digital tech can shape industry, others
Customs intercepts fake N2.5m currency, 40 drums of ethanol
OPEC, allies likely to extend oil supply cuts until June
20tech start-upsget Obasekis N10mgrant
NCC inaugurates multi-sectorial committee on e-Fraud
AfDB seals $250m deal for regions trade financing
Nigeria targets agricultural output of N38.4tn by 2036
FG, states record N352b shortfall in revenue target as fiscal crisis persists
NIMASAs contribution to consolidated fund hits N16 billion in 2019
Cyber threats to rise globally in 2020 as attention shifts to personal information
Nigerias a place of opportunities for every industry
Equities sustain rising profile as index appreciates further by 0.14 per cent
SEC, operators mull framework for derivative market by 2020
Group tackles government over social welfare for Nigerians
Complaints over banking fraud, agressive charges, others hit 1,612
Complaints over banking fraud, aggressive charges, others hit 1,612
AMCON confiscates properties of ex-minister, Ademola Seriki over N1b debt
Ex-Ghanaian President, Mahama wants FG to reopen border
Consumers pay more for cooking fuel in October
Gencos seek inclusion in power reforms
Stakeholders canvass inclusive governance
Smile offers customers more value, more affordable data plans
Operator seeks ban of business class services in short haul flights
World Bank, ECOWAS plan $225m electricity project
Osun receives N100m for development of mining site
Stakeholders canvass equal ownership of mineral resources
Experts urge government to tackle growth impeding factors across sectors
Untamed food prices dash hopes of Central Banks rate cut
Expert attributes inflation rise to border closure, election
Lagos, China seek collaboration on transportation
Market reverses previous gains as index plummets by N188 billion
Ikpeazu presents N136.6b 2020 budget estimates to lawmakers
Verve International partners TVIO on Jollofrewards.com
Edo government holds business clinic for SMEs to drive economic diversification
AfDB seals $250 million deal for regions trade financing
Chevron, Total, Shell others to divest $27 billion assets
Court stops issuance of national identity cards
Nigeria loses $126 billion in revenue to pipeline vandalism
NAERLS advocates youth participation in agriculture
Enhancing market confidence through investor protection
Insurers earnings performance raises recapitalisation hopes
Again, shareholders seek solution to Nigerias market challenge
Experts see financial inclusion as boost to policy adoption
Underwriters raise investors hopes as Q3 incomes hit 129%
Investors' renewed interests in stocks spur NSE's index
How $430m deal will boost Enyimba Economic City, others, byIkpeazu
Interswitch, Visa partner to expand digital payments ecosystem in Africa
NCC rallies operators on AfCFTA, sees service extension to Africans
PenCom urges employees to embrace CPS, update RSAs
Why bill to criminalise estimated billing may not work
Minister orders deactivation of automatic voice mails across networks
Operators seek action on rising inflation from border closure
Council advocates increased financing for renewable energy
Human capacity development key to tackling unemployment
Stakeholders call for privatisation of animal vaccine production
Experts urge innovations to drive real estate investment
Stakeholders mull end to downstream safety challenges
Declining yield in instruments lift market index by N245 billon
FG inaugurates 14-member committee on mineral revenue
France urges more infrastructure development in Nigeria
Investors task SEC on venture capital for SMEs promotion
Federal Government to develop gemstone laboratories
Development partners seek efficient rail network in Africa
Grab AfCFTA opportunity now, Afreximbank tells Nigeria, others
NAPPS urges establishment of education bank
Chaos in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protests 'blossom everywhere'
New clashes in Chile as peso drops to historic low
Africa has fourfold growth potential with right energy plan
Rice producers to support border closure with price slash
Stakeholders decry illegal sand mining, task government on collaboration
Robotics, AI, block-chain to disrupt banking sector, says Emefiele
Kano, Chinese firm partner to boost state economy
42 underwriters jostle to insure NNPC assets
Female entrepreneurs in Nigeria, others to access $1.1 billion
Customs impounds N68.85m worth of frozen food at Lagos airport
Ghana clinches $600m loan agreement to boost cocoa production
Crisis-hit Nissan chops forecasts, net profit worst for a decade
Kenyas lending cap repeal removes hurdle to rate cut cenbank governor
Oil prices gain as market awaits signals on U.S.-China trade talks
Visa to acquire stake in Nigerias Interswitch
Seed council sets N1.1b five-year strategic plan
Government urged to intensify embedded power plants penetration
95% of cargoes exit ports through trucks, says NPA
Telcos claim suspension of fuel supply to border areas will impact services