Tag: Economy

Google releases AI multisearch feature
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Google shares hack to prevent breach

In response to news of a password change-resistant attack being used by information-stealing hackers, Google has advised users of Gmail to switch the app off and on again. CloudSEK researcher Pavan Karthick M described how Google accounts may be compromised by taking advantage of an undocumented authentication endpoint that is used for cross-services synchronization in […]

Business

Nigeria needs to balance foreign investment with local growth – KPMG

A professional services firm, KPMG, has stated that Nigeria must strike a balance between attracting foreign capital and supporting domestic growth through policies that favour foreign investment while also building a conducive climate for indigenous enterprises to prosper. According to the firm’s flashnotes published on January 4, 2024, capital importation numbers show a consistent quarterly fall, indicating continued issues […]

Over 200,000 Kebbi residents to receive N75,000 from FG
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Over 200,000 Kebbi residents to receive N75,000 from FG

The Kebbi State Government has said that the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer project will pay N75,000 to 211,699 people throughout the state’s 21 local government areas (N25,000 per circle for three payment circles). The Kebbi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Hamidu-Jarkuka, made the announcement on Friday at a one-day refresher training for local government […]

Jigawa targets two million tonnes wheat production 2024
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Jigawa targets two million tonnes wheat production 2024

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has announced that his state planned to produce two million tonnes of wheat to help Nigeria achieve food sufficiency. Arise News reported that according to Namadi, Jigawa’s output target will be met by the National and State Wheat Development Programs. The governor revealed this to reporters on Thursday after meeting with President […]

Only four Nigeria states attract foreign investment in Q4 - Report
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Foreign investment in manufacturing sector falls by 54% – NBS

The latest Capital Importation data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that foreign investments in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector decreased by $326 million (54%) to $279.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 from $605 million in the second quarter. According to The PUNCH, the report’s further research, despite the large decline, the production sector […]

Business

Worst performing African currencies against US dollar in 2023 – Report

African currencies have recently suffered significant losses, particularly against the celebrated US dollar. AMBusiness reported that the depreciation has generated concerns about some African countries’ economic stability, affecting trade balances, inflation rates, and residents’ purchasing power. Here are the African currencies that will perform the poorest against the US dollar in 2023: Countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, […]

Top five safest countries to travel in 2024
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Top five safest countries to travel in 2024

Iceland has emerged as the safest country to travel to in 2024 in a new report from International SOS— which provides travelers with priceless information on medical and travel security risks. International SOS projects which countries are the safest, which are the riskiest, and what problems travelers will have in the upcoming year in its […]

Nigeria’s biggest syringe manufacturer shuts down
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Nigeria’s biggest syringe manufacturer shuts down

The Akwa Ibom State-based Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company has ceased operations and announced a temporary layoff. According to the company, “unforeseen circumstances affecting our business operations” are the reason for the decision. In 2017, the company was commissioned by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, which is thought to be the biggest syringe-manufacturing enterprise in Africa. […]

Dangote fuel will be sold in naira not dollars - IPMAN
Oil and Gas

No plans to increase fuel price – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has stated that there would be no increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol. This was announced in a statement on X which was signed by the company’s chief corporate communications officer, Olufemi Soneye, as it warned motorists against panic buying. The statement came […]

NGX Group reports N5.2bn after tax
Business

NGX shareholders gain over N2trn in five days

Alex Omenye In five trading days, from December 27, 2023, to January 3, 2024, the value of stocks listed on the NGX increased by around N2.063 trillion. This increase was accompanied by a 5.11% increase in the NGX All-Share Index. Starting on December 27 at 73,768.64 points, this increasing trend reached a closing value of […]

Aviation

Most punctual African airlines in 2023 – Report

Cirium’s yearly assessment of the world’s top global airlines for on-time performance has revealed that South Africa’s Safair and Kenya Airways were among the most punctual airlines in the Middle East and Africa region in 2023. AMBusiness reports that Safair ranked second on the list with an excellent on-time arrival percentage of 92.36%, while Kenya […]