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  • Feb 26, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0
    Stocks shed N66bn, market cap drops below N21tn
    Stocks shed N66bn, market cap drops below N21tn     The local...
    Capital Market Featured 
  • Feb 26, 2021 Umar Suleiman 0
    FG says Nigeria still world’s largest cassava producer despite low yield
    FG says Nigeria still world’s largest cassava producer despite low yield The...
    Commodities Market Featured 
  • Feb 26, 2021 Ugochi Emmanuel 0
    Ecobank Nigeria’s $300m bond berths on London Stock Exchange
    Ecobank Nigeria’s $300m bond berths on London Stock Exchange     Ecobank...
    Featured Finance Markets 
  • Feb 25, 2021 Ugochi Emmanuel 0
    14 Deap Capital directors’ assets seized by AMCON over N1.6bn debt
    14 Deap Capital directors’ assets seized by AMCON over N1.6bn debt Following...
    Finance Featured 
  • Feb 25, 2021 Omobayo Azeez 0
    Why Nigerian stocks are turning around
    Why Nigerian stocks are turning around   After weeks of downtrend, the...
    Capital Market Featured 
Union gives Huawei 14-day ultimatum over workers rights tussle

Union gives Huawei 14-day ultimatum over workers rights tussle

Feb 26, 2021 0
Odua Investment moves to unlock $80bn South West GDP, agric potential

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

Feb 26, 2021 0
What to expect from new book on telecoms law, by Nnamani

What to expect from new book on telecoms law, by...

Feb 26, 2021 0
Nigeria loses N151.78bn crude oil monthly – NNPC

Nigeria loses N151.78bn crude oil monthly – NNPC

Feb 25, 2021 0

Dead cat bounce as equities gain N6bn to halt downtrend

Dead cat bounce as equities gain N6bn to halt downtrend

Equities, Stocks
Investors keep shunning equities on rising Fixed Income market yields

Investors keep shunning equities on rising Fixed Income market yields

fixed income market, fixed income yields
NSE daily turnover plunges 54% as market CAP sheds N15bn

NSE daily turnover plunges 54% as market CAP sheds N15bn

Equities, Equities Investment, NSE
IFC partners Moroccan Capital Market Authority on sustainable finance

IFC partners Moroccan Capital Market Authority on sustainable finance

IFC, New Google-IFC report
FOREX: CBN defends naira with $21.18bn in 11 months

FOREX: CBN defends naira with $21.18bn in 11 months

CBN, Forex

In retaliation, Facebook blocks Australians from sharing news

In retaliation, Facebook blocks Australians from sharing news

Google and Facebook
Australian govt bent to make Google and Facebook pay for news

Australian govt bent to make Google and Facebook pay for news

Google and Facebook
Wipo Proof launches new API for businesses

Wipo Proof launches new API for businesses

Wipo Proof
Glo launches new app to easy NIN registration

Glo launches new app to easy NIN registration

Appointment Manager, Glo, NIN Registration
NCC’s DND crashes unsolicited SMS complaints by 96.6% in 3 years

NCC’s DND crashes unsolicited SMS complaints by 96.6% in 3 years

DND, unsolicited SMS

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
SEC reacts to CBN’s ban on cryptocurrency transactions

SEC reacts to CBN’s ban on cryptocurrency transactions

Feb 12, 2021
CBN, Cryptocurrency trading ban, SEC
Twitter mulls adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet

Twitter mulls adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet

Feb 11, 2021
Bitcoin, Twitter
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African Alliance settles N967m claims in 40 days

African Alliance settles N967m claims in 40 days

African Alliance
FirstBank MD, Adedutan rallies support for Nigerian SMEs

FirstBank MD, Adedutan rallies support for Nigerian SMEs

Adeduntan
Linkage Assurance to pay $300,000 for three casualties of crashed helicopter

Linkage Assurance to pay $300,000 for three casualties of crashed helicopter

Linkage Assurance
Firstmonie Wallet launches Valentines Day promo

Firstmonie Wallet launches Valentines Day promo

FirstMonie, Valentine's day
Senate to drill Emefiele over cryptocurrency ban

Senate to drill Emefiele over cryptocurrency ban

CBN, Cryptocurrency, SENATE

Oil rises to $56 on US stimulus prospects

Oil rises to $56 on US stimulus prospects

OIL PRICE
Oil price hits $55 per barrel; sets 11-month high record

Oil price hits $55 per barrel; sets 11-month high record

2021 budget, crude oil prices
Oil slips as gloom grows over soaring COVID-19 cases, lockdowns

Oil slips as gloom grows over soaring COVID-19 cases, lockdowns

COVID-19 cases, oil prices
2020 outlook for US crude wobbles further

2020 outlook for US crude wobbles further

US Crude
Oil prices hold gains after U.S. crude inventory draw

Oil prices hold gains after U.S. crude inventory draw

OIL PRICE, OPEC, US

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
Photos

PHOTOS: NITDA DG, Kashifu receives Kyari, VC of Borno State University

Banjo Olaniran / Oct 13, 2020
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, received in audience, Vice Chancellor of Borno...
Read More
Borno State University, NITDA
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Business Metrics

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
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
Recession over as Nigerian economy surprisingly records positive growth of 0.11% in Q4 2020

Recession over as Nigerian economy surprisingly records positive growth of 0.11% in Q4 2020

Feb 20, 2021
FDC, Nigerian Economy
Nigeria exits recession amidst weak economic recovery

Nigeria exits recession amidst weak economic recovery

Feb 18, 2021
GDP, NBS, Recession
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Business Metrics

Nigeria targets N2.8trn revenue with new gas project

Nigeria targets N2.8trn revenue with new gas project

gas project, NNPC, Timipre Sylva
Seplat Petroleum, Waltersmith Refinery sign crude purchase agreement

Seplat Petroleum, Waltersmith Refinery sign crude purchase agreement

Crude Purchase Agreement, SEPLAT, Waltersmith
AfDB approves $7m for mini-grid projects in Nigeria, others

AfDB approves $7m for mini-grid projects in Nigeria, others

AfDb, mini-grid
NBS DATA: Nigeria imports petrol worth N1.62trn in 9 months

NBS DATA: Nigeria imports petrol worth N1.62trn in 9 months

Petrol Import
AKK Gas Pipeline: Nigeria secures fresh $2.21bn loan from China

AKK Gas Pipeline: Nigeria secures fresh $2.21bn loan from China

AKK Gas Pipeline, Zainab Ahmed

Just In: Buhari approves formation of N1trn firm to tackle infrastructure deficit

Just In: Buhari approves formation of N1trn firm to tackle infrastructure deficit

Feb 12, 2021
Commercial banks’ lending rates killing productivity, manufacturers lament

Commercial banks’ lending rates killing productivity, manufacturers lament

Feb 12, 2021
NCC alerts public on cloned Facebook account

NCC alerts public on cloned Facebook account

Feb 11, 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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Winner emerges as PwC National U-17 cricket tournament ends

Winner emerges as PwC National U-17 cricket tournament ends

Recent Posts

  • Union gives Huawei 14-day ultimatum over workers rights tussle Feb 26, 2021
  • FMDQ admits Valency Agro’s N5.12bn commercial paper Feb 26, 2021
  • Stocks shed N66bn, market cap drops below N21tn Feb 26, 2021
  • FG says Nigeria still world’s largest cassava producer despite low yield Feb 26, 2021
  • Cornerstone Insurance Plc appoints Ogechi Adeola as Director Feb 26, 2021
  • Odua Investment moves to unlock $80bn South West GDP, agric potential Feb 26, 2021
  • AXA Mansard emerges Best Health Insurance Product Winner 2021 Feb 26, 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

  • 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 
  • A cautious start to a busy week
    Jan 18, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    A cautious start to a busy week

    A cautious start to a busy week   By Hussein Sayed, FXTM Analyst Following a solid...
    Markets Analyst Insight 
  • FGN's Domestic Debt
    Jan 5, 2021 Banjo Olaniran 0

    Analyst Insight: A Small Rise in the FGN’s Domestic Debt in Q3 2020

    Analyst Insight: A Small Rise in the FGN’s Domestic Debt in Q3 2020 FBNQuest Research  ...
    Money and Fixed Income Analyst Insight Uncategorized 

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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