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Gold prices rise, US dollar weakens as European markets reopen

Gold prices climbed higher on Tuesday as the US dollar gave up some of its gains, and European markets reopened after the Easter holiday. Spot gold was up by 0.7% to $2,004.10 per ounce, while US gold futures gained 0.8% to $2,018.80. Investors are awaiting US consumer price data and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s […]

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Interest rate to drop once inflation is tamed- IMF  

The International Monetary Fund has stated that the rise in borrowing costs is expected to be temporary as long as high inflation is brought under control. IMF estimated that interest rates in major economies will likely decrease to the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic due to the presence of an ageing population and low […]

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DAAYTA: ARM sets N12m prize for pitch event conqueror

    By Christian George The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award programme scheduled to hold virtually on April 14, will reward the winner with N12 million. The winner, in its fifth edition will have the said sum paid within one year in line with its terms and conditions. According to BusinessDay, the terms and […]

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Global economic growth rate drop to 2% – World   

WorlThe World Bank Group’s most recent analysis reveals that global economic output is predicted to be a mere 1.7% in 2023, indicating a significant decline in global growth. Economists at the World Bank are cautioning that this economic downturn could have widespread effects, and any negative developments could potentially lead to a global recession. The […]

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Bitcon surpasses $30,000 first time in 10 months 

Bitcoin has surpassed the $30,000 level for the first time in 10 months, which is a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market. According to Reuters, this increase in Bitcoin’s value is due to investors’ growing confidence that the US Federal Reserve will soon end its monetary tightening campaign. Bitcoin’s price rose by 2% to $30,262, […]

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Fuel subsidy: Buhari yet to meet criteria for removal, say marketers

  The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has declared its stand on the subsidy. The Association disagreed with subsidy’s removal, arguing that the current government, President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), did not meet the necessary criteria for its removal. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers stated that it would disclose […]

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Nigerian cinemas hit N441m ticket sales in March

      The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria reported that it made N441 million from ticket sales in March. This was disclosed by the National Chairman of CEAN, Mr Opeyemi Ajayi in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. He revealed that the total number of viewers admitted into cinemas across […]

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Apple faces biggest decline as global shipment of PCs drops 29%

OMarket research firm IDC has reported that there was a 29% decrease in global shipments of personal computers during the first quarter of 2023.   This decline can be attributed to multiple factors, including weak demand, excess inventory, and a deteriorating macroeconomic climate.   Of the top five PC companies analyzed, Apple Inc was hit […]

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has convened an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders following a N73.8 billion loss that reduced the value of its net assets.
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PZ Nigeria reports high profit despite increased operational cost

PZ Cusson Nigeria Plc’s unaudited year results and accounts for the period ended May 31, 2022, indicated a continued rise in profit driven by double-digit growth in revenue despite increases in operational costs. ThisDay reported that the multinational company’s ability to recoup its profit and loss numbers in the year under review was endangered by the […]

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Contributory asset rose above N1tn in one year- PenCom

The Contributory Pension Scheme’s asset rose from N13.76tn as of the the end of February 2022 to N15.45tn February 2023 which account for a N1.68tn increase in one year. PenCom made this disclosure in its unaudited report on the pension funds industry portfolio,  accessed by The Punch. This report covers the period up until February […]