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  • Apr 15, 2021 Ugochi Emmanuel 0
    JUST IN: FG relaxes ban on new SIM Card activation​
    JUST IN: FG terminates ban on new SIM card activation ​ Federal...
    Featured General Telecoms 
  • Apr 15, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0
    BDCs process N1trn annual deals, says Gwadabe
    BDCs process N1trn annual deals, says Gwadabe     The Association of...
    Finance Featured 
  • Apr 14, 2021 Business Metrics 0
    Binance and FTX list coinbase stock tokens ahead of exchange’s Nasdaq debut
    As Major exchanges elbow for exposure to Coinbase’s listing.     Major...
    Cryptocurrency Featured 
  • Apr 14, 2021 Business Metrics 0
    Survey: 20% of workloads are in the cloud
    Survey: 20% of workloads are in the cloud   ITWeb, in partnership...
    Featured Technology 
  • Apr 14, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0
    Ethiopian Telecoms Deregulation: MTN, Telkom, Etisalat, others jostle for two operating licences
    Ethiopian Telecoms Deregulation: MTN, Telkom, Etisalat, others jostle for two operating licences...
    Telecoms Featured 
FirstBank convenes webinar on information security Friday

FirstBank convenes webinar on information security Friday

Apr 15, 2021 0
NCC sets new rules for collocation and infrastructure sharing

NCC sets new rules for collocation and infrastructure sharing

Apr 15, 2021 0
FG to auction N150bn bonds in April

FG to auction N150bn bonds in April

Apr 15, 2021 0
Lagos charges from N1.37m to N2.7m for 2021 Umrah packages

Lagos charges from N1.37m to N2.7m for 2021 Umrah packages

Apr 14, 2021 0

FG to auction N150bn bonds in April

FG to auction N150bn bonds in April

bond, DMO
Nigerian Exchange Group admitted on NASD

Nigerian Exchange Group admitted on NASD

NASD, Nigerian Exchange Group
Nigerian stock index sheds 0.35%

Nigerian stock index sheds 0.35%

stock index
NGX Group unveils new brand identity, website

NGX Group unveils new brand identity, website

NGX Group
NGX kicks off with BUA Cement’s N115bn bond listing

NGX kicks off with BUA Cement’s N115bn bond listing

BUA, NGX

 

JUST IN: FG relaxes ban on new SIM Card activation​

JUST IN: FG relaxes ban on new SIM Card activation​

SIM activation
NCC sets new rules for collocation and infrastructure sharing

NCC sets new rules for collocation and infrastructure sharing

Collocation, Infrastructure Sharing
Survey: 20% of workloads are in the cloud

Survey: 20% of workloads are in the cloud

cloud
Ethiopian Telecoms Deregulation: MTN, Telkom, Etisalat, others jostle for two operating licences

Ethiopian Telecoms Deregulation: MTN, Telkom, Etisalat, others jostle for two operating licences

Ethiopian Telecoms Deregulation
NCC sensitises telecom consumers at 2021 Enugu International Trade Fair

NCC sensitises telecom consumers at 2021 Enugu International Trade Fair

Enugu International Trade Fair, NCC

 

Binance and FTX list coinbase stock tokens ahead of exchange’s Nasdaq debut

Binance and FTX list coinbase stock tokens ahead of exchange’s Nasdaq debut

Apr 14, 2021
Binance, Coinbase
DOGE soars 80% on the day to become 10th largest crypto by market cap

DOGE soars 80% on the day to become 10th largest crypto by market cap

Apr 14, 2021
Doge
Bitcoin notches to all-time high ahead of $100bn Coinbase IPO

Bitcoin notches to all-time high ahead of $100bn Coinbase IPO

Apr 13, 2021
Coinbase IPO
Manchester City becomes first English football club to go crypto

Manchester City becomes first English football club to go crypto

Mar 20, 2021
Crypto, Manchester City
Bitcoin eyes bull revival as dip below $54,000 wipes out millions more in leverage

Bitcoin eyes bull revival as dip below $54,000 wipes out millions more in leverage

Mar 16, 2021
Bitcoin
Japan prepares for possible launch of digital currency

Japan prepares for possible launch of digital currency

Mar 16, 2021
BoJ, Digital currency
Bitcoin hits $51k as short-term bull case strengthens amid weakening dollar

Bitcoin hits $51k as short-term bull case strengthens amid weakening dollar

Mar 3, 2021
Bitcoin
Adopt pragmatic approach to cryptocurrency, Luno tells CBN

Adopt pragmatic approach to cryptocurrency, Luno tells CBN

Mar 2, 2021
CBN, Crypocurrency, Luno
Bitcoin collector MicroStrategy invests fresh $1bn on Bitcoin

Bitcoin collector MicroStrategy invests fresh $1bn on Bitcoin

Feb 25, 2021
Bitcoin, MicroStrategy
Amidst CBN’s crypto ban, Morocco’s central bank considers launching own digital currency

Amidst CBN’s crypto ban, Morocco’s central bank considers launching own digital currency

Feb 24, 2021
Bank Al-Maghrib, central bank digital currency
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FirstBank convenes webinar on information security Friday

FirstBank convenes webinar on information security Friday

FirstBank, Information security
Recapitalisation drive pushes Microfinance banks’ assets to N856.3bn

Recapitalisation drive pushes Microfinance banks’ assets to N856.3bn

Microfinance banks
BDCs process N1trn annual deals, says Gwadabe

BDCs process N1trn annual deals, says Gwadabe

BDCs, Gwadabe
CBN official reserves declined by US$280m to US$34.82bn in March 2021

CBN official reserves declined by US$280m to US$34.82bn in March 2021

CBN Official Reserves
We remain resilient with improved KPIs – Unity Bank

We remain resilient with improved KPIs – Unity Bank

KPIs, Unity Bank

 

Morgan Stanley: Oil prices stuck in $60 range this summer

Morgan Stanley: Oil prices stuck in $60 range this summer

Morgan Stanley
Oil price tumbles 4% on concerns over Europe curbs, rollouts

Oil price tumbles 4% on concerns over Europe curbs, rollouts

OIL PRICE
Nigeria missing from major palm oil producing countries

Nigeria missing from major palm oil producing countries

palm oil
Nigerian oil producers earn $2.4bn on 39.2mb exported in February

Nigerian oil producers earn $2.4bn on 39.2mb exported in February

crude, OIL PRICE
Oil price rebounds on expected economic recovery

Oil price rebounds on expected economic recovery

OIL PRICE

Photos News

PHOTO SPEAKS: Finally COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives Nigeria!

Banjo Olaniran / Mar 2, 2021
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COVID-19 VACCINE
Capital Market Photos

PHOTO: NSE won Best Regulatory Information Management Award

Banjo Olaniran / Dec 30, 2020
NSE won Best Regulatory Information Management Award - PIX     L – R: Mr. Segun Mcmedal, Chairman, Lagos State...
Read More
Awards, NSE
Photos

PHOTO NEWS: Digital Encode at BoICT 2020

Banjo Olaniran / Nov 30, 2020
Digital Encode, a consulting and integration firm, received multiple recognition at the just concluded 2020 Beacon of Information Technology (BoICT)...
Read More
digital encode
Photos

PHOTO NEWS: Nigerian Stock Exchange’s 59th AGM

Banjo Olaniran / Nov 18, 2020
Photo 1: L-R shows: Ms. Mojisola Adeola, Council Secretary, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief...
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Nigerian Stock Exchange
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Business Metrics

Dynamics Within the FX Market

Dynamics Within the FX Market

Apr 14, 2021
FX market
2021: IMF forecasts higher GDP growth for Nigeria at 2.5%

2021: IMF forecasts higher GDP growth for Nigeria at 2.5%

Apr 7, 2021
GDP, IMF
Sub-Saharan Africa poised for 3.4% GDP in 2021 – World Bank

Sub-Saharan Africa poised for 3.4% GDP in 2021 – World Bank

Apr 1, 2021
GDP, Sub-Saharan Africa
Insecurity, COVID-19 drain Nigeria’s FDI to $65m from $750m

Insecurity, COVID-19 drain Nigeria’s FDI to $65m from $750m

Mar 31, 2021
FPI
Nigeria’s Public debt hits N32.92trn in December- NBS

Nigeria’s Public debt hits N32.92trn in December- NBS

Mar 29, 2021
Nigeria’s public debt
UK unemployment falls back to 5%

UK unemployment falls back to 5%

Mar 24, 2021
UK Unemployment
CBN retains lending rate at 11.5%

CBN retains lending rate at 11.5%

Mar 23, 2021
Lending Rate
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Business Metrics

 

Nigeria Economic Summit Group appoints MTN, MRS CEOs, others into board

Nigeria Economic Summit Group appoints MTN, MRS CEOs, others into board

NESG, Nigeria Economic Summit Group
Union Bank’s Emuwa unveils Okonkwo as successor, sounds NSE closing gong

Union Bank’s Emuwa unveils Okonkwo as successor, sounds NSE closing gong

Emuwa
CBN approves appointment of Chukwuemeka Obiagwu as Wema Bank executive director

CBN approves appointment of Chukwuemeka Obiagwu as Wema Bank executive director

Wema Bank
Buhari re-appoints Alex Okoh as BPE DG

Buhari re-appoints Alex Okoh as BPE DG

Alex okoh, BPE
Buhari approves directors for AfDB, IsDB

Buhari approves directors for AfDB, IsDB

Nigeria: Electricity generation plunges below 4,000 megawatts

Nigeria: Electricity generation plunges below 4,000 megawatts

Electricity generation
We’ve invested $1bn in power sector – Tony Elumelu

We’ve invested $1bn in power sector – Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu
FG begins installation of 100kWp power plant in Cross River community

FG begins installation of 100kWp power plant in Cross River community

Discos failed to pay N510.53bn in 2020 – NERC

Discos failed to pay N510.53bn in 2020 – NERC

Nerc
FG moves to revive rotting $600m oil fabrication yard in Lagos

FG moves to revive rotting $600m oil fabrication yard in Lagos

Oil fabrication

 

JUST IN: FG relaxes ban on new SIM Card activation​

JUST IN: FG relaxes ban on new SIM Card activation​

Apr 15, 2021
Africa’s youth population is a double-edged sword, Elumelu expresses concerns

Africa’s youth population is a double-edged sword, Elumelu expresses concerns

Apr 6, 2021
NIN database exceeds 51m records, as FG extends NIN-SIM linkage by one month

NIN database exceeds 51m records, as FG extends NIN-SIM linkage by one month

Apr 2, 2021

NEXIM, Afreximbank mobilise $50m support fund for SMEs

NEXIM, Afreximbank mobilise $50m support fund for SMEs

Afreximbank, NEXIM
Aliko Dangote Foundation empowers rural women petty traders with N160m

Aliko Dangote Foundation empowers rural women petty traders with N160m

Aliko Dangote Foundation
Google, Paylink empower MSMEs with digital expertise

Google, Paylink empower MSMEs with digital expertise

Google, Paylink
CBN raises SMEs fund to N300bn as beneficiaries get N149.21bn

CBN raises SMEs fund to N300bn as beneficiaries get N149.21bn

CBN, SMEs
FINAL CALL: Applications for Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurship programme closes March 31

FINAL CALL: Applications for Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurship programme closes March 31

TEF, Tony Elumelu Foundation
Savannah Fund launches $25m fund to invest in African startups

Savannah Fund launches $25m fund to invest in African startups

Savannah Fund
FirstBank unveils FirstSME account for small businesses

FirstBank unveils FirstSME account for small businesses

FirstSME
FirstBank MD, Adedutan rallies support for Nigerian SMEs

FirstBank MD, Adedutan rallies support for Nigerian SMEs

Adeduntan
APPLY: Entries for TEF’s 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme begin

APPLY: Entries for TEF’s 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme begin

2021 Entrepreneurship Programme, TEF
Remote Workforce: Tros Technologies offers free training to help SMEs, corporates stem cyber risks

Remote Workforce: Tros Technologies offers free training to help SMEs, corporates stem cyber risks

Tros Technologies
The Incubator Reality TV Show offers Nigerian startups N1.0bn

The Incubator Reality TV Show offers Nigerian startups N1.0bn

Nigerian Startups, The Incubator Reality TV Show
Heritage Bank earmarks N5bn support funds for creative industry

Heritage Bank earmarks N5bn support funds for creative industry

creative industry, heritage Bank, sekibo, SUPPORT FUNDS
CcHUB Syndicate launches to attract global investments for African startups

CcHUB Syndicate launches to attract global investments for African startups

Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme, CcHUB
Ecobank to empower 100,000 entrepreneurs with SME agency banking campaign

Ecobank to empower 100,000 entrepreneurs with SME agency banking campaign

Agency Network, ECobank
Organisers unveil lead discussants at MSME Dialogue 2.0

Organisers unveil lead discussants at MSME Dialogue 2.0

MSME Dialogue 2.0
How Small Business Can Boost Sales on Black Friday

How Small Business Can Boost Sales on Black Friday

Black Friday, Small Businesses
APPLY: Pop Central launches N388m worth Ad Grant to support Nigerian SMEs

APPLY: Pop Central launches N388m worth Ad Grant to support Nigerian SMEs

N388m worth Ad Grant, Pop Central
UK loses £20bn as Brexit, COVID-19 halt 1.5 SMEs from Int’l trade

UK loses £20bn as Brexit, COVID-19 halt 1.5 SMEs from Int’l trade

International trade, Small and Medium Enterprises
REGISTER: FirstBank hosts SME Webinar on rebuilding small businesses November 10

REGISTER: FirstBank hosts SME Webinar on rebuilding small businesses November 10

FirstBank, SME Webinar
7 mistakes startups should avoid in their early stages

7 mistakes startups should avoid in their early stages

7 missteps startup should avoid in their early stages
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Nigerian government yet to release fund for sports festival, says LOC official

Nigerian government yet to release fund for sports festival, says LOC official

World’s five highest paid football players lose $173m in market value

World’s five highest paid football players lose $173m in market value

Recent Posts

  • FirstBank convenes webinar on information security Friday Apr 15, 2021
  • NCC releases NIN guidelines for foreigners Apr 15, 2021
  • JUST IN: FG relaxes ban on new SIM Card activation​ Apr 15, 2021
  • NCC sets new rules for collocation and infrastructure sharing Apr 15, 2021
  • Recapitalisation drive pushes Microfinance banks’ assets to N856.3bn Apr 15, 2021
  • BDCs process N1trn annual deals, says Gwadabe Apr 15, 2021
  • FG to auction N150bn bonds in April Apr 15, 2021

 

INTERVIEW

  • Feb 17, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    FX policy keeping foreign investors aloof from Nigerian equities, says Ambrose Omordion, Investdata’s Chief

    Ambrose Omordion is one of ubiquitous experts providing deep analyses of market trends in the Nigerian capital market. He is the Chief Research Officer (CRO) of Investdata Consulting Limited, leading a team of other experts in the firm. In this interview with a select media including OMOBAYO AZEEZ...
    Interview 
  • 70% broadband penetration
    Nov 25, 2020 Banjo Olaniran 0

    We’re targeting the right mix of equity and debt financing for telecoms sector – Nnamani, ATCON’s new President

    On November 12, Ikechukwu Nnamani became the President...
    Interview 
  • Our mission is to deepen broadband penetration, other telecoms services across Africa – Wole Abu, CEO, Pan African Towers
    Sep 30, 2020 Omobayo Azeez 0

    Our mission is to deepen broadband penetration, other telecoms services across Africa – Wole Abu, CEO, Pan African Towers

    Wole Abu is the Chief Executive Officer of...
    Featured Interview 
  • FG to replace BVN with NIN
    Jun 28, 2020 Banjo Olaniran 0

    ‘Why Implementation of Nigeria’s broadband plan is strategic to national development’

    Before his appointment as the Minister of Communications...
    Interview 
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UBA to empower SMEs with performance management strategies

UBA to empower SMEs with performance management strategies

International Women’s Day: GTBank to give free healthcare to 1,000 women for one year

International Women’s Day: GTBank to give free healthcare to 1,000 women for one year

9M-2020: CAP Plc reports N928m profit as revenue soars 34% in Q3

9M-2020: CAP Plc reports N928m profit as revenue soars 34% in Q3

UBA Foundation raises prizes by 33% as entry for national essay competition commences

UBA Foundation raises prizes by 33% as entry for national essay competition commences

UBA rewards 100 more customers with N100,000 each in fresh Bumper Draw

UBA rewards 100 more customers with N100,000 each in fresh Bumper Draw

TRAVELS

  • Lagos charges from N1.37m to N2.7m for 2021 Umrah packages
    Apr 14, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Lagos charges from N1.37m to N2.7m for 2021 Umrah packages

    Lagos charges from N1.37m to N2.7m for 2021 Umrah packages     Muslim faithfuls willing to observe the 2021 Umrah (lesser Hajj) in Saudi Arabia through the Lagos State government will have to pay N1.37 million or N2.7 million. A statement issued by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims...
    Tourism & Hospitality News 
  • International flight resumes with Ethiopian Airlines in Kano
    Apr 7, 2021 Umar Suleiman 0

    International flight resumes with Ethiopian Airlines in Kano

    International flight resumes with Ethiopian Airlines in Kano...
    Aviation 
  • NiMeT
    Mar 31, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0

    NiMet assures smooth flight operations from April 1

    NiMet assures smooth flight operations from April 1...
    Aviation Featured 
  • Air Peace deploys aircraft to service Enugu, others
    Mar 31, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Air Peace deploys aircraft to service Enugu, others

    Air Peace deploys aircraft to service Enugu, others...
    Aviation 

Extras

  • Mar 17, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Lagos to immortalise Jakande with Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy

    Lagos to immortalise Jakande with Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy   Lagos State will set up a Leadership and Fellowship academy to immortalize the late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the state’s first civilian governor who died on February 11. He was 91. There was applause on Wednesday as Governor...
    Extra 
  • Getting a VC for Ibadan Varsity: The Ugly Politics - OpEd by Dr Reuben Abati
    Mar 16, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Getting a VC for Ibadan Varsity: The Ugly Politics – OpEd by Dr Reuben Abati

    Established in 1948 as a campus of the University College, London, somewhere around Eleiyele in Ibadan,...
    Extra 
  • Feb 12, 2021 David Alonge 0

    Google Search reveals spikes in Nigerian ladies’ commitment to Valentine’s Day

    Google Search reveals spikes in Nigerian ladies’ commitment to Valentine’s Day   Valentine’s Day is almost...
    Extra Featured 
  • CAC raked in N19bn IGR in 2020
    Jan 14, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    CAC raked in N19bn IGR in 2020

    CAC raked in N19bn IGR in 2020   Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar,...
    Extra News 

ANALYST INSIGHTS

  • Apr 14, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    CBN official reserves declined by US$280m to US$34.82bn in March 2021

    By FBNQuest Research     The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data show that Nigeria’s gross...
    Finance Analyst Insight 
  • Dynamics Within the FX Market
    Apr 14, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Dynamics Within the FX Market

    Dynamics Within the FX Market   By FBNQuest Research Today we turn our attention to Nigeria’s...
    Analyst Insight Economy 
  • The Argument for No Change from the MPC
    Mar 23, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    The Argument for No Change from the MPC

    By FBNQuest Analysts The monetary policy committee (MPC) holds its latest meeting today and tomorrow. In...
    Analyst Insight Economy 

OPINION

  • COVID-19 Second Wave
    Jan 9, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Public Enlightenment: COVID-19 Second Wave is no joke in Nigeria!

    Public Enlightenment: COVID-19 Second Wave is no joke in Nigeria!   By Professor Adetokunbo Fabamwo It...
    Featured General Opinion 
  • Trump Without Twitter
    Jan 9, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Trump without Twitter: Will he move to the ‘Trumpnet’?

    Trump without Twitter: Will he move to the ‘Trumpnet’?   By Brian Contreras Parler. Gab. Rumble....
    Opinion Social Media 
  • The trouble of the troubles with Nigeria
    Jan 7, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    The trouble of the troubles with Nigeria

    The trouble of the troubles with Nigeria   By Prof Pat Utomi ________________ Chinua Achebe once...
    Opinion Featured 

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