How naira scarcity could impact private businesses – Report
Bisola David Stanbic IBTC Bank’s February Purchasing Managers’ Index has revealed that the private sector may have suffered midway through the first quarter…
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China raises defence budget by 7.2%
China will raise its budget on defence by 7.2% this year in a bid to enhance preparedness and build the nation’s security…
FG to initiate fertilizer subsidy for farmers
The Federal Government of Nigeria is making plans to initiate subsidy on fertilizer to farmers in the country through a programme…
Intra-state bus fares increased by 37% in one year – Report
The average fare for bus journeys within the city per drop in Nigeria increased by 36.59 per cent from 2022 to 2023.…
NSE implores FG to give local engineers contracts
The Nigerian Society of Engineers has implored the Federal Government to give local engineers contract. The president of the society, Tasiu Gidari-Wudil,…
Power outage worsens in France over electricity workers’ strike
The leading electric utility company, Électricité de France’s strike which started last Friday has led to low nuclear power output, worsening power…
Zenith Bank to begin operation as HoldingCo
Zenith Bank PLC has received approval in principle from the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as a financial holding company. The…
Mixed reactions as S’Court reverses Buhari, CBN new, old naira order
There have been mixed reactions from Nigerians as the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday declared the Federal Government’s cashless and Naira…
How FCT area council, others split N3bn budget
Bisola David The N3 billion statutory allocation for the month of January has been distributed to the six Federal Capital Territory Local…
BREAKING: Old N200, N500, N1000 valid till Dec 31- Supreme Court
Juliet Buna The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja nullified the Federal Government’s cashless and Naira redesign policy, declaring it…
New naira: Supreme Court passes verdict on Friday
Supreme Court is said to pass its verdict today (Friday) on a suit instituted by some state governments against the Federal Government…
First Bank to organise women mentorship program
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has said it would organise the first women network, mentoring, coaching and sponsorship pillar webinar to commemorate…