Tag: Economy

British Council raises IELTS fee in Nigeria by almost 30%
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British Council raises IELTS fee in Nigeria by almost 30%

The British Council of Nigeria has increased the fee for the English Language Testing System assessments by 29%. The Times reported that according to the Council, Nigerians would now pay N139,000 for the Computer Academic and General Training Modules from February 1, 2024. The price was raised from the N107,500 currently being paid for the exam, which […]

Nigeria, Germany partner on SME growth
Business

SMEDAN to acquire N6bn motorcycles, tricycles

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria would spend N6.2 billion on motorbikes and tricycles as part of empowerment projects for Nigerian youths and women in 2024. The PUNCH reported that this is despite the fact that 12 state governments and the Federal Capital Territory have completely or partially prohibited motorcycle activities. According […]

'A Tribe Called Judah' ticket sales drop by over 50% 
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‘A Tribe Called Judah’ ticket sales drop by over 50% 

Funke Akindele’s latest Nollywood film, A Tribe Called Judah, has seen more than a 50% reduction in ticket sales at local cinemas. Nairametrics reported that according to data released by the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, the comedy-drama, which starred some of Nigeria’s best actors, saw a 55% drop in performance between January 12, 2024 […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
Aviation

NCAA estimates N8bn for local, foreign trips

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that it will spend N8.3 billion on transportation and travel in 2024. The PUNCH reported that the agency announced this in the recently filed Government-Owned Enterprises budget proposal to President Bola Tinubu. The NCAA regulates aviation in Nigeria and has gained autonomy after the National Assembly passed the Civil […]

Lagos council to launch 200 electric minicabs in March
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Lagos council to launch 200 electric minicabs in March

The Chairman of Ikoyi Obalende Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Fuad Atanda-Lawal, has announced intentions to roll out 200 electric mini-cabs as part of the council’s empowerment program in 2024. The Times reported that this project, announced during a press event at the council secretariat, is expected to be implemented in two phases by the end of […]

Tackle revenue crisis with gas production, Accountants urge FG
Oil and Gas

Tackle revenue crisis with gas production, Accountants urge FG

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria urged the Federal Government on Friday to enhance investments in the production of liquefied natural gas, since gas revenues will aid Nigeria’s present income issue. According to The Punch, ANAN stated that this was critical due to the increased global demand for petrol, emphasizing that Nigeria had more […]

Agribusiness shareholders to raise N5bn capital
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Agribusiness shareholders to raise N5bn capital

Ellah Lakes Plc’s shareholders have approved a plan to raise approximately N5 billion in stock. The PUNCH reported that the shareholders gave their consent at the company’s latest Annual General Meeting. Resolutions from the AGM were submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday. “That, the Board of Directors be and is hereby authorized to raise up to […]

Ex-finance minister Agunloye freed from prison
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Ex-finance minister Agunloye freed from prison

By Christian George Former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has reportedly regained his freedom from Kuje Prisons after fulfilling bail conditions. This was made known by the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Adamu Duza, in a release. Duza stated that the former minister regained his freedom […]

Mark Zuckerberg closes in on Elon Musk, gains $54bn in 2024
Tech

Meta still committed to metaverse projects, says Zuckerberg

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has said that the company is still focused on its metaverse project despite recent AI investments. “I don’t know how to more unequivocally state that we’re continuing to focus on Reality Labs and the metaverse,” Zuckerberg told The Verge, and maintained that the company is still committed to investing $15 billion […]

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CBN to host first MPC meeting under Yemi Cardoso

The Central Bank of Nigeria will hold its inaugural Monetary Policy Committee meeting on February 26th and 27th. Nairametrics reported that this is according to a preliminary MPC meeting calendar signed by the CBN’s Director of MPD. According to the document, the bank will host its second MPC meeting on March 25th and 26th, 2024. More […]

Customs resume electronic auction of vehicles, overtime goods
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Customs resume electronic auction of vehicles, overtime goods

The Nigeria Customs Service announced on Friday that it has resumed the electronic auctioning of abandoned, confiscated cars and other items, including containerized consignments that have been sitting in ports for years. BusinessDay reported that according to the National Public Relations Officer for Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, the redesigned e-auction platform was presented on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. […]

World Bank bans Nigerian companies, CEO over fraudulent practices
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Internet access cut poverty, boosted employment in 2023 – W’Bank

The World Bank has revealed that exposure to internet access after more than three years resulted in a 7% reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. This exposure resulted in an 8% rise in labour force participation and pay employment. The bank issued a new brief that read: “In 2023, a World Bank flagship report found that […]