Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of global energy giant Shell, has acquired an additional 12.5 percent stake in Nigeria’s Bonga oil field from TotalEnergies, boosting …
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Tinubu Push for End to Raw Exports as Nigeria Eyes Industrial Growth
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous country, continues to export a large share of its mineral and agricultural resources in raw form despite having the potential to transform its …
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Tinubu Suspends Controversial Financial Reporting Council Levy on Private Companies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a temporary suspension of the implementation of the controversial Financial Reporting Council (Amendment) Act 2023, which introduced new annual regulatory dues on large private …
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70% of Nigerians Lack Insurance Coverage, Brokers Raise Concern
About 70 per cent of Nigerians do not have any form of insurance coverage, according to the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB). This figure was revealed by Ojo …
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Petrol Marketers Expect Pump Price Drop as Crude Oil Prices Fall
Petroleum product marketers in Nigeria are expecting a possible drop in petrol pump prices this week, following a significant fall in international crude oil prices. This anticipated adjustment, according to …
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Nigeria’s Insurance Industry Premium Hits ₦1.56tn in 2024
The Nigerian insurance industry recorded strong financial growth in the 2024 financial year, with gross written premium (GWP) rising by 56 per cent to ₦1.56 trillion, up from ₦1.00 trillion …
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Nigeria Moves to Close Actuarial Gap Amid Rising
With fewer than 30 qualified actuaries for a population of over 200 million, Nigeria has launched an ambitious national effort to bridge the wide actuarial skills gap threatening the country’s …
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Nigerian Equities Market Gains N1.43tn on Strong Bank Stock Rally
The Nigerian equities market continued its upward trajectory last week, recording a robust gain of N1.43 trillion on the back of heightened investor interest, especially in the banking sector. Key …
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Sterling Financial Holdings Grows Profit by 102%, Declares ₦43.68bn
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (SFHC) has posted a remarkable 102% rise in its profit after tax for the 2024 financial year, recording ₦43.68 billion, up from ₦21.58 billion in …
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Express Kenya Launches KSh13 Billion Project Nexus Despite Mounting Losses
Listed logistics and warehousing company Express Kenya PLC has announced a bold diversification plan through the launch of a massive KSh13 billion mixed-use development project named Project Nexus. The initiative, …