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  • Mar 3, 2021 Business Metrics 0
    Lafarge earmarks $8m to environmental sustainability
    Lafarge earmarks $8m to environmental sustainability     Lafarge Africa Plc, the...
    General Featured 
  • Mar 3, 2021 Ugochi Emmanuel 0
    Local bourse on Zig-zag posture as investors lose N120bn
    Local bourse on Zig-zag posture as investors lose N120bn   The Nigerian...
    Capital Market Featured 
  • Mar 3, 2021 Umar Suleiman 0
    AfDB grants ECOWAS $320,000 for gender mainstreaming
    AfDB grants ECOWAS $320,000 for gender mainstreaming   The Board of Directors...
    Finance Featured 
  • Mar 2, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0
    FPI worsens as NSE posts N232.46bn turnover in January 
    FPI worsens as NSE posts N232.46bn turnover in January      Beyond...
    Capital Market Featured 
  • Mar 2, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0
    Stocks: Bulls march forward with N68bn gain to begin March
    Stocks: Bulls march forward with N68bn gain to begin March    ...
    Capital Market Featured 
MMM, other ponzi schemes cost Nigerians N18bn – SEC

MMM, other ponzi schemes cost Nigerians N18bn – SEC

Mar 3, 2021 0
FG approves establishment of SIM swap centres by MNOs

FG approves establishment of SIM swap centres by MNOs

Mar 3, 2021 0
PHOTO SPEAKS: Finally COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives Nigeria!

PHOTO SPEAKS: Finally COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives Nigeria!

Mar 2, 2021 0
Karl Toriola, new MTN Nigeria CEO makes first capital market appearance

Karl Toriola, new MTN Nigeria CEO makes first capital market...

Mar 2, 2021 0

World Federation of Exchanges honours NSE’s director

World Federation of Exchanges honours NSE’s director

Tinuade awe, World Federation of Exchanges
Stocks: Bulls march forward with N68bn gain to begin March

Stocks: Bulls march forward with N68bn gain to begin March

bull, Equities
Nestle declares N28.1bn dividend as pandemic impacts operations

Nestle declares N28.1bn dividend as pandemic impacts operations

Covid-19, Dividend, Nestle
Shareholders of Custodian Investment to share N2.65bn as dividend

Shareholders of Custodian Investment to share N2.65bn as dividend

Custodian Investment, Dividend
Bears drag stock index below psychological 40,000 points

Bears drag stock index below psychological 40,000 points

stock index

Telcos incur billions running 44,000 generators to power base stations

Telcos incur billions running 44,000 generators to power base stations

base stations, generators, Telcos
NITDA to work with space engineers on Nigeria’s digital transformation

NITDA to work with space engineers on Nigeria’s digital transformation

NITDA, Space Engineers
Sophos improves cybersecurity with Intercept X for Qualcomm Snapdragon Compute Platforms

Sophos improves cybersecurity with Intercept X for Qualcomm Snapdragon Compute Platforms

Intercept X, Sophos
Google launches 2nd Google News Initiative in Africa, the Middle East, Turkey

Google launches 2nd Google News Initiative in Africa, the Middle East, Turkey

Google News Initiative
Google to resume accepting political ads but with strict policies

Google to resume accepting political ads but with strict policies

Google, political ads

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
Danger ahead? Bitcoin faces price turbulence as market liquidity falls

Danger ahead? Bitcoin faces price turbulence as market liquidity falls

Feb 22, 2021
IMF backs CBN’s restriction on use of cryptocurrencies

IMF backs CBN’s restriction on use of cryptocurrencies

Feb 18, 2021
Cryptocurrencies, IMF
Bitcoin defies U.S. rising bond yields to hit historic $51,000

Bitcoin defies U.S. rising bond yields to hit historic $51,000

Feb 17, 2021
Bitcoin
Bitcoin price hits $50,000 for first time in history

Bitcoin price hits $50,000 for first time in history

Feb 17, 2021
Bitcoin
Canadian capital market regulator approves first bitcoin ETF

Canadian capital market regulator approves first bitcoin ETF

Feb 13, 2021
bitcoin ETF
PayPal unlikely to invest in crypto assets

PayPal unlikely to invest in crypto assets

Feb 12, 2021
Crypto assets, PayPal
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Ecobank Nigeria’s $300m bond berths on London Stock Exchange

Ecobank Nigeria’s $300m bond berths on London Stock Exchange

Ecobank bond, London Stock Exchange
14 Deap Capital directors’ assets seized by AMCON over N1.6bn debt

14 Deap Capital directors’ assets seized by AMCON over N1.6bn debt

AMCON, Deap Capital
2020: Zenith Bank defies pandemic to post good numbers

2020: Zenith Bank defies pandemic to post good numbers

Zenith Bank
Pension: Lagos pays N1.51bn to 292 retirees

Pension: Lagos pays N1.51bn to 292 retirees

Insurance sector contracted by 12.05% in Q4 – NBS

Insurance sector contracted by 12.05% in Q4 – NBS

Insurance

Trimmed demand outlook causes oil first loss in 10 days

Trimmed demand outlook causes oil first loss in 10 days

OIL PRICE
Crude oil price rises above $61

Crude oil price rises above $61

Crude Oil price
Oil price hits $60, highest in over 12 months

Oil price hits $60, highest in over 12 months

OIL PRICE, OPEC
Nigerians spend N2.03trn on fuel in 13 months

Nigerians spend N2.03trn on fuel in 13 months

fuel
Global palm oil prices hit nine-year high

Global palm oil prices hit nine-year high

palm oil

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...
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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

Nigeria’s gradual road to economic recovery

Nigeria’s gradual road to economic recovery

Mar 2, 2021
Economic revovery, Lukman Otunuga
AfDB advocates digital scale-up to unlock economic benefits

AfDB advocates digital scale-up to unlock economic benefits

Feb 26, 2021
AfDb
7.2m South-Africans lack means of livelihood as unemployment hits 32.5%

7.2m South-Africans lack means of livelihood as unemployment hits 32.5%

Feb 24, 2021
South Africa, Statistics South Africa, Unemployment
AfCFTA to push Nigeria, other economies to $29trn

AfCFTA to push Nigeria, other economies to $29trn

Feb 23, 2021
AfCFTA
Nigeria’s public debt to hit $37.8bn soon – DMO

Nigeria’s public debt to hit $37.8bn soon – DMO

Feb 22, 2021
Nigeria’s public debt
‘Despites recession exit, further recovery tough for Nigerian economy’

‘Despites recession exit, further recovery tough for Nigerian economy’

Feb 21, 2021
Nigerian Economy, Recession
We did not exit recession by accident – Lai Mohammed

We did not exit recession by accident – Lai Mohammed

Feb 21, 2021
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Business Metrics

Rolake Rosiji succeeds Hilda Kragha as Jobberman CEO

Rolake Rosiji succeeds Hilda Kragha as Jobberman CEO

Jobberman, Rolake Rosiji
Stanbic IBTC announces executive appointments across the Group

Stanbic IBTC announces executive appointments across the Group

Stanbic IBTC, Stanbic IBTC executive, Stanbic IBTC executive appointments
FBN Holdings announces new board appointments

FBN Holdings announces new board appointments

FirstBank Holdings

Nigerians spend N2.03trn on fuel in 13 months

Nigerians spend N2.03trn on fuel in 13 months

fuel
How Nigeria loses 41% in oil export proceeds

How Nigeria loses 41% in oil export proceeds

NNPC, oil export proceeds
NNPC rakes in $120.49m crude oil revenue in September

NNPC rakes in $120.49m crude oil revenue in September

NNPC
FG bears 55% cost of power consumed by Nigerians, says minister

FG bears 55% cost of power consumed by Nigerians, says minister

Power
Nigerians kick as FG approve 50% electricity tariff increase

Nigerians kick as FG approve 50% electricity tariff increase

electricity tariff increase

Odua Investment moves to unlock $80bn South West GDP, agric potential

Odua Investment moves to unlock $80bn South West GDP, agric potential

Feb 26, 2021
Consumer complaints: Electricity, banking, telecoms top in 2020

Consumer complaints: Electricity, banking, telecoms top in 2020

Feb 21, 2021
UPDATED: Okonjo-Iweala appointed as WTO DG; gets EU support

UPDATED: Okonjo-Iweala appointed as WTO DG; gets EU support

Feb 15, 2021

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
Be among 250,000 SMEs to get free business name registration by CAC

Be among 250,000 SMEs to get free business name registration by CAC

MSMEs, SMEs
FG now paying 108,108 artisans in FCT, 11 states N30,000 survival funds

FG now paying 108,108 artisans in FCT, 11 states N30,000 survival funds

MSME survival Fund, Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan Initiated
Access Bank announces N50 billion interest-free loan for small businesses

Access Bank announces N50 billion interest-free loan for small businesses

Access Bank, interest free loan, Small Businesses, SMEs
FG begins N75bn support fund disbursement to 1.7m MSMEs

FG begins N75bn support fund disbursement to 1.7m MSMEs

MSMEs, SUPPORT FUNDS
CBAN partners MSME Africa to host webinar to enlighten small businesses

CBAN partners MSME Africa to host webinar to enlighten small businesses

Credit Bureau Association of Nigeria (CBAN), MSME
FG inaugurates survival fund for 333,000 artisans, transporters

FG inaugurates survival fund for 333,000 artisans, transporters

Mariam Katagun, MSMEs, SME, survival funds
Within 48hrs, 174,574 apply for COVID-19 N75bn MSME survival fun

Within 48hrs, 174,574 apply for COVID-19 N75bn MSME survival fun

Mariam Katagun, MSMEs
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TikTok is the global sponsor of UEFA EURO 2020

TikTok is the global sponsor of UEFA EURO 2020

Today: Serena continues slam record bid, Djokovic gears up for Tiafoe

Today: Serena continues slam record bid, Djokovic gears up for Tiafoe

Recent Posts

  • Lafarge earmarks $8m to environmental sustainability Mar 3, 2021
  • Bitcoin hits $51k as short-term bull case strengthens amid weakening dollar Mar 3, 2021
  • UK, Nigerian govts, Greenfields Law collaborate to bridge digital divide in Nigeria Mar 3, 2021
  • UPDC Plc crashes annual losses by 91% from N15.883bn Mar 3, 2021
  • OPEC urges Nigeria, others to stick to production cut Mar 3, 2021
  • MMM, other ponzi schemes cost Nigerians N18bn – SEC Mar 3, 2021
  • Local bourse on Zig-zag posture as investors lose N120bn Mar 3, 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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TRAVELS

  • Nigeria attracted $1bn automotive investments in 2019, says FG
    Feb 25, 2021 Umar Suleiman 0

    Nigeria attracted $1bn automotive investments in 2019, says FG

    Nigeria attracted $1bn automotive investments in 2019, says FG   The Federal Government has said its reforms in the automotive industry attracted investments worth over $1 billion in 2019. Mr Jelani Aliyu, the director-general, National Automotive Design and Development Council, made this known at the House of Representatives...
    Autos 
  • Boeing 747 Max aircraft
    Feb 22, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Nigeria lifts ban on Boeing 747 Max aircraft with conditions

    Nigeria lifts ban on Boeing 747 Max aircraft...
    Aviation News 
  • NAF Aircraft crashes
    Feb 21, 2021 Umar Suleiman 0

    7 die as NAF aircraft crashes near Abuja airport

    7 die as NAF aircraft crashes near Abuja...
    Aviation News 
  • United Nigeria Airlines
    Feb 12, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0

    United Nigeria Airlines gets backing from Enugu govt

    United Nigeria Airlines gets backing from Enugu govt...
    Aviation News 

Extras

  • 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 here and online Search trends show that lovers in Nigeria are already busy preparing to thicken the air with romance. In the last week, there have been huge spikes in Valentine’s Day...
    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 
  • NCC mourns loss of staff
    Jan 10, 2021 Umar Suleiman 0

    NCC mourns loss of staff, family in road accident

    NCC mourns loss of staff, family in road accident The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed...
    Extra 
  • Bitcoin surges 11% over $43,000 on Tesla News
    Jan 9, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Who is the richest person in the world? It’s ELON MUSK!

    Who is the richest person in the world? It’s ELON MUSK! A new answer has just...
    Extra Featured 

ANALYST INSIGHTS

  • Nigeria’s gradual road to economic recovery
    Mar 2, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Nigeria’s gradual road to economic recovery

    Nigeria’s gradual road to economic recovery   By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Africa’s...
    Economy Analyst Insight 
  • Buhari approves formation of N1trn firm to tackle infrastructure deficit
    Feb 26, 2021 Business Metrics 0

    Nigeria to Appoint Fund Manager for US$37bn Infrastructure Fund

    By CSL Analysts Earlier this month, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the establishment of a Public Private...
    Analyst Insight 
  • FBNQuest Capital Nigeria 2021 Research Outlook
    Feb 4, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    FBNQuest Capital Nigeria 2021 Research Outlook: Tentative Emergence from the Shadow of COVID-19

      FBNQuest Capital Nigeria 2021 Research Outlook: Tentative Emergence from the Shadow of COVID-19 By FBNQuest...
    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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