Developers in Nigeria’s retail sector are changing their focus. Instead of building large shopping malls like before, many of them are now going for smaller, community malls also called neighbourhood …
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Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries
Investor interest in Federal Government of Nigeria bonds has dropped, as concerns about rising interest rates and high inflation continue to affect decisions in the financial markets. According to the …
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Nigerian Air Travel Still Struggling to Reach Pre-COVID Levels as High Costs Keep Passengers Away
Air travel in Nigeria is yet to bounce back to the level it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly because many Nigerians are still facing financial pressure. With rising airfares …
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FCCPC Orders IBEDC to Refund Consumers for Transformers, Poles, and Cables
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to begin refunding consumers who have paid for transformers, poles, cables, and other network …
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Manufacturers Warn Against Return of 4% FOB Levy, Say Policy Threatens Nigeria’s Industrial Future
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised the alarm over a proposed reintroduction of the suspended 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) levy by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), warning that the …
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FIRS Launches Gender Desk, Pledges Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Data Reporting
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a new Gender Desk and Women Network initiative, pledging to mainstream gender equality across its operations, including planning, budgeting, data collection, and …
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adbury Nigeria Bounces Back with N5.97bn Profit in Q1 2025
Cadbury Nigeria Plc has returned to profitability with a strong N5.97 billion profit after tax for the first quarter of 2025, marking a major turnaround from the N7.32 billion loss …
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Nascon Allied Industries Plc has reported a remarkable 77 percent growth in its revenue for the first quarter of 2025. According to the company’s unaudited financial report for the period …
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GTBank hikes SMS alert fee to ₦6
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has informed its customers that there will be an increase in the fee for SMS transaction alerts, effective from Thursday, May 1, 2025. The new charge …
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IMF Tells African Governments to Focus More on Private Sector to Survive Global Economic Problems
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told African governments to stop depending too much on public spending and instead focus on supporting the private sector. According to the IMF, this …