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  • Jun 17, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0
    Equities make rebound attempt with N30bn gain
    Equities make rebound attempt with N30bn gain     In a struggle...
    Capital Market Featured 
  • Jun 16, 2021 Business Metrics 0
    ANALYSIS: Bitcoin and Nigeria
    By Coronation Research   Bitcoin has taken the world by storm over...
    Cryptocurrency Featured 
  • Jun 16, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0
    Brent price surpasses $74 per barrel to trade 32-month high
    Brent price surpasses $74 per barrel to trade 32-month high    ...
    Commodities News & Agribusiness Energy Featured 
  • Jun 16, 2021 Ugochi Emmanuel 0
    Chill in Nigeria stock market as investors lose N340bn in one day
    Chill in Nigeria stock market as investors lose N340bn in one day...
    Capital Market Featured 
  • Jun 16, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0
    CBN to start assisting Gambia to print currency, says Emefiele
    CBN to start assisting Gambia to print currency, says Emefiele    ...
    Economy Featured 
FG seeks legal power to control Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, others

FG seeks legal power to control Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,...

Jun 17, 2021 0
Inflation maintains moderate curve at 17.93% in May – NBS

Inflation maintains moderate curve at 17.93% in May – NBS

Jun 16, 2021 0
Nigeria begins construction of its $7bn NLNG Train 7 project

Nigeria begins construction of its $7bn NLNG Train 7 project

Jun 16, 2021 0
Ardova Plc completes 100% acquisition of Enyo Retail and Supply Limited

Ardova Plc completes 100% acquisition of Enyo Retail and Supply...

Jun 16, 2021 0

Equities make rebound attempt with N30bn gain

Equities make rebound attempt with N30bn gain

Equities, Nigerian Exchange Limited
SEC licenses NG Clearing as first CCP in Nigeria

SEC licenses NG Clearing as first CCP in Nigeria

NG Clearing, SEC
Chill in Nigeria stock market as investors lose N340bn in one day

Chill in Nigeria stock market as investors lose N340bn in one day

Equities, Nigerian stock market
Massive appetite as Ecobank $350m Eurobond receives 360% global oversubscription

Massive appetite as Ecobank $350m Eurobond receives 360% global oversubscription

ECobank, Eurobond
Naira loses N2.35 as FI market treads mixed paths

Naira loses N2.35 as FI market treads mixed paths

Naira

 

FG seeks legal power to control Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, others

FG seeks legal power to control Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, others

Social Media
NITDA unveils policy to drive digital innovation, entrepreneurship

NITDA unveils policy to drive digital innovation, entrepreneurship

NITDA
MTN says rising insecurity threatens its operations in Nigeria

MTN says rising insecurity threatens its operations in Nigeria

Insecurity, MTN
NCC begins review of telecoms licensing structure to reflect global dynamics

NCC begins review of telecoms licensing structure to reflect global dynamics

NCC, Telecoms
Danbatta seeks stakeholders’ support for ubiquitous ICT adoption

Danbatta seeks stakeholders’ support for ubiquitous ICT adoption

Danbatta

 

ANALYSIS: Bitcoin and Nigeria

ANALYSIS: Bitcoin and Nigeria

Jun 16, 2021
Bitcoin
How Bitcoin leads other cryptocurrencies to fail investability test – Goldmans Sachs

How Bitcoin leads other cryptocurrencies to fail investability test – Goldmans Sachs

Jun 16, 2021
Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Investability test
UPDATE: What happened in the crypto market on Tuesday

UPDATE: What happened in the crypto market on Tuesday

Jun 16, 2021
Bitcoin jumps after Musk says Tesla could use it again

Bitcoin jumps after Musk says Tesla could use it again

Jun 14, 2021
Bitcoin, Elon Musk, Tesla
Nigerians will lead Bitcoin revolution, says Twitter CEO

Nigerians will lead Bitcoin revolution, says Twitter CEO

Jun 14, 2021
Bitcoin, Jack Jorsey
CBN makes U-turn on crpto, to unveil digital naira this year

CBN makes U-turn on crpto, to unveil digital naira this year

Jun 11, 2021
CBN, digital naira
DOGE vs BTC: Elon Musk In Crypto Space Race With BitMEX

DOGE vs BTC: Elon Musk In Crypto Space Race With BitMEX

Jun 11, 2021
BTC, Crypto, dodge, Elon Musk
Skybridge Capital says bitcoin still has more upside than gold

Skybridge Capital says bitcoin still has more upside than gold

Jun 9, 2021
Bitcoin
E-Cedi: Bank of Ghana to Pilot Digital Currency

E-Cedi: Bank of Ghana to Pilot Digital Currency

Jun 3, 2021
Digital currency, Ghana Cedis
Google lifts ban on Crypto exchanges advertisements

Google lifts ban on Crypto exchanges advertisements

Jun 3, 2021
Crypto, Google
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Three premium banks raked in N65bn gain on stocks in May

Three premium banks raked in N65bn gain on stocks in May

Premium Banks
Stanbic IBTC Asset launches N100bn infrastructure fund for PFAs, insurers, others

Stanbic IBTC Asset launches N100bn infrastructure fund for PFAs, insurers, others

bond, Stanbic IBTC
Report reveals three ranking countries on Africa’s e-commerce scale

Report reveals three ranking countries on Africa’s e-commerce scale

e-commerce, Visa
Massive appetite as Ecobank $350m Eurobond receives 360% global oversubscription

Massive appetite as Ecobank $350m Eurobond receives 360% global oversubscription

ECobank, Eurobond
Union Bank rewards customers with N55m in promo

Union Bank rewards customers with N55m in promo

promo, Union Bank

 

Brent price surpasses $74 per barrel to trade 32-month high

Brent price surpasses $74 per barrel to trade 32-month high

Brent
UN worried as global food prices soar to a ten year high

UN worried as global food prices soar to a ten year high

food prices, UN
Nigeria’s new cassava policy to stem $6.1bn annual wheat importation

Nigeria’s new cassava policy to stem $6.1bn annual wheat importation

cassava, wheat, Wheat Importation
Oil price sustains steady rise to near $72 per barrel

Oil price sustains steady rise to near $72 per barrel

API, OIL PRICE, OPEC
Flour Mills Signs $300m sugar production deal with Nasarawa

Flour Mills Signs $300m sugar production deal with Nasarawa

Flour Mill

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)...
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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

Inflation maintains moderate curve at 17.93% in May – NBS

Inflation maintains moderate curve at 17.93% in May – NBS

Jun 16, 2021
Inflation
Muda Yusuf drops hints on how to fix inflation

Muda Yusuf drops hints on how to fix inflation

Jun 16, 2021
LCCI, muda yusuf
Naira falls to N505 per dollar at parallel market ; forex trade hits $172.24m

Naira falls to N505 per dollar at parallel market ; forex trade hits $172.24m

Jun 16, 2021
Exchange Rate, Forex
World Bank says inflation dragged another seven million Nigerians into poverty

World Bank says inflation dragged another seven million Nigerians into poverty

Jun 16, 2021
Inflation, poverty, World bank
CBN to start assisting Gambia to print currency, says Emefiele

CBN to start assisting Gambia to print currency, says Emefiele

Jun 16, 2021
CBN
Worries as Nigeria spends N993.5bn on debt servicing in Q1

Worries as Nigeria spends N993.5bn on debt servicing in Q1

Jun 14, 2021
debt servicing, public debt
COMMENTARY: Trade Deficit Widens to $9.61bn in Q1 2021; Naira Falls

COMMENTARY: Trade Deficit Widens to $9.61bn in Q1 2021; Naira Falls

Jun 14, 2021
FDC, trade deficit
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Business Metrics

 

UBA Group appoints Caroline Anyanwu as new board member

UBA Group
Airtel Africa appoints Segun Ogunsanya as new CEO

Airtel Africa appoints Segun Ogunsanya as new CEO

Aitel Africa
FirstBank appoints Gbenga Shobo as new MD/CEO as Adeduntan retires

FirstBank appoints Gbenga Shobo as new MD/CEO as Adeduntan retires

Adesola Adeduntan, Gbenga Shobo
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

Nigeria begins construction of its $7bn NLNG Train 7 project

NLNG
Brent price surpasses $74 per barrel to trade 32-month high

Brent price surpasses $74 per barrel to trade 32-month high

Brent
FCMB boosts renewable energy support with N20.9bn credit

FCMB boosts renewable energy support with N20.9bn credit

FCMB, Renewable energy
Solmont Technologies commits fresh $70m to solar panel manufacturing in Nigeria

Solmont Technologies commits fresh $70m to solar panel manufacturing in Nigeria

solar, Solmont Technologies
Nigeria ranks low as 1bn people gained access to electricity in 10 years

Nigeria ranks low as 1bn people gained access to electricity in 10 years

electricity, World bank

 

Ardova Plc completes 100% acquisition of Enyo Retail and Supply Limited

Ardova Plc completes 100% acquisition of Enyo Retail and Supply Limited

Jun 16, 2021
Ogun State generates N40bn IGR in Q1; targets 25% GDP growth

Ogun State generates N40bn IGR in Q1; targets 25% GDP growth

Jun 14, 2021
Start shopping today at 60% discount as Jumia celebrates 9th Anniversary

Start shopping today at 60% discount as Jumia celebrates 9th Anniversary

Jun 11, 2021

NITDA unveils policy to drive digital innovation, entrepreneurship

NITDA unveils policy to drive digital innovation, entrepreneurship

NITDA
Tony Elumelu Foundation trains over 200k African entrepreneurs across 54 African countries

Tony Elumelu Foundation trains over 200k African entrepreneurs across 54 African countries

TEF
BoI disbursed N3.7bn to 300,011 N-Power beneficiaries, others in 2020

BoI disbursed N3.7bn to 300,011 N-Power beneficiaries, others in 2020

Bank of Industry, N-Power
Facebook honours Mark Angels, 7 other African creatives, entrepreneurs in new global campaign

Facebook honours Mark Angels, 7 other African creatives, entrepreneurs in new global campaign

facebook Africa, Mark Angels
COVID-19: IFC announces $2bn investment to lift Africa’s MSMEs

COVID-19: IFC announces $2bn investment to lift Africa’s MSMEs

COVID-19 recovery, IFC, MSMEs
Mastercard calls for youth engagement in nation building

Mastercard calls for youth engagement in nation building

Mastercard
Stanford University, Tony Elumelu Foundation jointly uncover priorities of female African entrepreneurs

Stanford University, Tony Elumelu Foundation jointly uncover priorities of female African entrepreneurs

Stanford University, Tony Elemelu, Tony Elemelu Foundation
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
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Nigeria’s Oshoala wins UCL as Barca crushes Chelsea in final

Nigeria’s Oshoala wins UCL as Barca crushes Chelsea in final

FIFA disapproves of Super League —Infantino

FIFA disapproves of Super League —Infantino

Recent Posts

  • Equities make rebound attempt with N30bn gain Jun 17, 2021
  • CSOs oppose bill to enable NBC fix tariff for satellite TV Jun 17, 2021
  • FG seeks legal power to control Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, others Jun 17, 2021
  • Inflation maintains moderate curve at 17.93% in May – NBS Jun 16, 2021
  • NITDA unveils policy to drive digital innovation, entrepreneurship Jun 16, 2021
  • ANALYSIS: Bitcoin and Nigeria Jun 16, 2021
  • MTN says rising insecurity threatens its operations in Nigeria Jun 16, 2021

 

INTERVIEW

  • 80 million Nigerians are outside electricity coverage – REA boss
    Jun 14, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    80 million Nigerians are outside electricity coverage – REA boss

    80 million Nigerians are outside electricity coverage – REA boss   In this interview with EVEREST AMAEFULE, the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Ahmad Salihijo, speaks on the electricity gap in Nigeria and the efforts being made to bridge it.   What is the gap in electricity coverage...
    Interview 
  • 'PenCom working with FG to offset outstanding pension liabilities'
    May 23, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    ‘PenCom working with FG to offset outstanding pension liabilities’

    ‘PenCom working with FG to offset outstanding pension...
    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...
    Interview 
  • Twitter Ban In Nigeria
    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 
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Start shopping today at 60% discount as Jumia celebrates 9th Anniversary

Start shopping today at 60% discount as Jumia celebrates 9th Anniversary

FirstBank’s Adeduntan wins Global Banking and Finance’s Retail Banking CEO Award

FirstBank’s Adeduntan wins Global Banking and Finance’s Retail Banking CEO Award

FirstBank recognized as 2nd Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Africa

FirstBank recognized as 2nd Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Africa

UBA’s REDTV launches new series, public figure in Ghana

UBA’s REDTV launches new series, public figure in Ghana

10 customers become millionaires in UBA Savings Promo

10 customers become millionaires in UBA Savings Promo

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TRAVELS

  • Pilots and flight engineers partner firm on database
    Jun 16, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Pilots and flight engineers partner firm on database

    Pilots and flight engineers partner firm on database     The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, in partnership with Airtech Aviation Support Services, has launched a database for manpower availability in the Nigerian aviation sector. The database, known as AvianQDB, is expected to serve as a...
    Aviation News 
  • You can no longer eat during domestic flights! NCAA prohibits it
    Jun 9, 2021 David Alonge 0

    You can no longer eat during domestic flights! NCAA prohibits it

    You can no longer eat during domestic flights!...
    Aviation 
  • Air travel processing time could reach 6 hours soon – AITA warns
    May 31, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0

    Air travel processing time could reach 6 hours soon – AITA warns

    Air travel processing time could reach 6 hours...
    Aviation Featured 
  • rideshare operators to see global revenue hit $12.4bn by 2022
    May 26, 2021 David Alonge 0

    Uber, Bolt, other rideshare operators to see global revenue hit $12.4bn by 2022

    Uber, Bolt, rideshare operators to see global revenue...
    Travels Featured 

Extras

  • Trek Africa Publisher Oki Samson bags two prestigious awards
    Jun 16, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Trek Africa Publisher Oki Samson bags two prestigious awards

    It is a season of recognition and commendation for the National President of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, (NAOSNP) and Trek Africa Newspaper’s Publisher, Oki Samson. The media sensation and PR strategist has he bagged two prestigious awards over the weekend. The first ‘Award of...
    Extra 
  • PROFESSOR OLUWATOYIN OGUNDIPE
    Jun 9, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe: An Enigma At 61

    Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe: An Enigma At 61   By Bolarinwa Ajigboye   It feels pretty glad...
    Extra 
  • May 17, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Israel strikes kill 42 in Gaza as UN Security Council meets

    Israel strikes kill 42 in Gaza as UN Security Council meets   By Agency Report  ...
    Extra News 
  • EXTRA: Protesting El Zakzaky follower stabs police officer to death in Abuja
    May 8, 2021 Umar Suleiman 0

    EXTRA: Protesting El Zakzaky follower stabs police officer to death in Abuja

    EXTRA: Protesting El Zakzaky follower stabs police officer to death in Abuja     The Police...
    Extra 

ANALYST INSIGHTS

  • Shared Service Arrangement rules
    May 26, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Op-Ed: Arm’s length policy of Payment Service Banks in Nigeria: The need for clarity

    By Emmanuel Okoegwale (emmanuel@mobilemoneyafrica.com)   In furtherance to enhance access to basic financial services for underserved  and...
    Analyst Insight 
  • The strange yield curve
    Apr 28, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    The strange yield curve

    The Strange Yield Curve   By Coronation Research   Since the beginning of the year fixed...
    Analyst Insight Markets Uncategorized 
  • CBN increases forex allocation to banks, assures liquidity for Invisibles
    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 

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 says Nigeria has done the right thing
    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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